About RowanWorks
"RowanWorks Economic Development" is the marketing message of the Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission (EDC). The EDC was formed in August of 1984 as a non-profit organization. The organization began with the goal of improving the overall quality of life for residents in Rowan County. They felt this could be done through the promotion of a vital economy within the dynamics of the region consistent with the preservation of desirable local characteristics.
RowanWorks is responsible for addressing the comprehensive economic development goals of Rowan County and its 10 municipalities. Since 2008, despite the recession, this organization has announced projects creating and retaining more than 2,000 jobs and investing $1 billion. In addition to the active recruitment of new development, supporting and assisting existing businesses, and marketing our community regionally, RowanWORKS represents the county in various public policy matters, interfacing with regional, state, and federal leaders.
The following are just a few of the many services that are available through the Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission:
- In-depth profiles of communities and countyInformation on population, labor force analysis, labor costs, taxes (state and local), utilities, support services, transportation, educational institutions and major manufacturers and additional information that would secure a successful location
- Inventory of available industrial sites and buildings for evaluation
- Maintains contact with local government and state agencies that may assist the community
- Maintains strict confidentiality between the EDC and all prospective companies
RowanWorks
Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission
204 East Innes Street, Suite 220
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 637-5526
Fax: (704) 637-0173
Robert M. Van Geons, Executive Director
e-mail: Robert@RowanWorks.com
Scott Shelton, Project Manager
e-mail: Scott@RowanWorks.com
Bettina Dickert, Office Manager
e-mail: Bettina@RowanWorks.com