Economic Development

The Town of Granite Falls is a wonderful place to live and work. We are centrally located in the southern portion of Caldwell County in the heart of the fast growing Unifour area (Caldwell, Catawba, Alexander and Burke Counties). The Town of Granite Falls, with a population of over 4,600, and Caldwell County, with a population of over 83,000, are home to a well-trained, highly skilled work force and a variety of affordable housing options.

Businesses and industries considering locating or expanding in the Town of Granite Falls will find the existing infrastructure offers the full range of services. Among the current services available inside the Town Limits are water, wastewater and electric all provided by the Town. In addition to Town provided utilities, natural gas, telephone, cable television and high-speed internet access are also available in most locations. You can review a current listing of available commercial and industrial properties in Granite Falls on the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission website. Please contact Town Planner, Greg Wilson, at 828.396.3131 or wilson@granitefallsnc.com to inquire about available properties suitable for commercial or industrial development.

The Town of Granite Falls is served by several major highways. US Highway 321 and US Highway 321A are primary corridors for Granite Falls and the entire region. Additionally, the Town is located only minutes from Interstate 40 and US Highway 70. Air transportation needs can be accommodated at the Hickory Regional Airport, which is a 7 mile drive, and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is a 50 mile drive.
 
For additional information about Economic Development, please visit the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission and the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce websites.

TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS IMPLEMENTS STAGE 2 MANDATORY WATER REDUCTIONS TO PROTECT LOCAL WATER SUPPLY

GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA – Due to continued dry conditions across the region and declining water supply indicators, the Town of Granite Falls has implemented Stage 2: Mandatory Water Reductions under its Water Shortage Response Plan.

This action follows regional drought conditions identified within the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, where Stage 2 drought conditions require immediate conservation efforts to protect shared water resources and preserve drinking water availability.

Stage 2 conditions indicate that water supply levels are significantly below seasonal norms and that prolonged shortages are possible without immediate reductions in water use.

Town officials are urging all residents, businesses, and institutions to take immediate action to reduce nonessential water use.

Under Stage 2, the following restrictions are required for all Granite Falls water customers:

·         No lawn watering or irrigation is permitted

·         Watering of shrubs, trees, and flowers is limited to:

o   7:00–9:00 a.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m.

o   Hand-held hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles only

·         Washing of driveways, sidewalks, and exterior surfaces is prohibited, except when necessary and approved

·         Restaurants may only serve water upon customer request

·         Filling of swimming pools is restricted to Wednesdays and Saturdays and requires a permit

·         All customers must eliminate unnecessary water use, including commercial and industrial operations

These restrictions build upon previously encouraged conservation measures, which are now mandatory and enforceable.