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Why Yancey County EDC?
Our Four Goals
North Carolina Incentives
Yancey County Incentives
Burnsville, North Carolina ---------
Burnsville, NC is a small community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The region has a pioneering spirit and welcoming attitude – toward people and business. When you expand or relocate your business here, you join a community rich with opportunity, innovation and economic vibrancy.
Yancey County is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Natural beauty, a clean and safe living environment, quality schools and healthcare, a thriving art community, opportunities for spiritual development, and excellent shopping are a few of our distinguishing qualities.
Quality Workforce ---------
- Establish a network of volunteers who have the experience needed to mentor local
entrepreneurs.
- Educate business owners about the most effective marketing and networking
techniques.
- Collaborate with Yancey County schools and youth based organizations to expand
entrepreneurial learning opportunities for students.
- Ensure that a variety of funding options are available for local entrepreneurs.
North Carolina Incentives ---------
Because Yancey County is a Tier 1 county, the North Carolina Department of Commerce
provides incentives and tax consideration to qualifying businesses in the area.
One North Carolina Fund - Money from this fund can be used for repairs, acquisition of
equipment, and infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, gas, electric).
Job Development Investment Grants (JDIG) are annual grants to businesses based
on withholding taxes paid by new employees. Companies must meet rigorous guidelines to
qualify for these grants.
Workforce Development and Training is offered through the North Carolina Department of Commerce and is available at Mayland Community College.
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Yancey County Incentives ---------
The Yancey County Board of Commissioners recognizes the need to financially support
businesses that contribute to tax base development, employer diversification, and job creation.
The Yancey County Local Business Investment Grant Program provides this support.
Read about the Yancey County Local Business Investment Grant Program:
Yancey County Local Business Incentive PDF
Yancey County Local Business Incentive Application PDF
Our Mission
Our mission is to support local economic growth and employment in Yancey County.
The Yancey County
EDC Team:
Chair: Jon Ray
Vice Chair: Warren Bare
Secretary: Schell McCall
Treasurer: Erica Deaton
County Commissioner: Jill Austin
Burnsville Town Council Member: Judy Buchanan
Member: Kevin McCraw
Member: Cynthia Deyton
Executive Director:
Jamie McMahan
Yancey County Planning & Economic Director Jamie McMahan is responsible for overseeing all planning and economic development projects. His duties include planning for all capital improvements, public utility and infrastructure projects, management of capital project financing and fund raising for Yancey County Government and subsidiary organizations.
The only thing more refreshing than the mountain air in Yancey County is the attitude of its people. “We Want To Work For You” is the attitude that prevails among strong and enthusiastic work force.
Workforce
Connectivity
Transportation
Buildings & Sites
Workforce ---------
The only thing more refreshing than the mountain air in Yancey County is the attitude of its people. “We Want To Work For You” is the attitude that prevails among strong and enthusiastic work force. Productivity is not a forgotten word in this charming environment. One of the greatest assets is our people! Strong work ethic of employees helps industries prosper and grow!
The outstanding quality of life experienced by Yancey County’s residents leads to an
energetic, motivated workforce. A wide variety of educational opportunities and training
resources means that this workforce is equipped to handle jobs in various industries.
Altec
Altec is a leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications and contractor markets. They provide products and services in over 100 countries throughout the world.
Glen Raven
Founded in 1880, Glen Raven Mills has grown from a small cottage cotton mill into a global leader in performance fabrics. Glen Raven, Burnsville is Yancey County’s oldest industry and continues to be a stable employer today. Today, with their long history of invention and expertise, they remain committed to developing state-of-the-art fabric solutions.
Hickory Springs
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company has grown into one of the nation’s largest integrated manufacturers and suppliers for the furniture and bedding industries with more than 60 operating facilities in the United States and the world. In addition, to its core furniture and bedding markets, Hickory Springs serves a growing range of customers in the construction, automotive, packaging, medical, marine and telecommunication industries.
Young & McQueen
Young & McQueen Grading Company is a complete site development contractor. For over 20 years, they have been developing sites for customers throughout Western North Carolina. They hold unlimited and unclassified license and are “heavy – highway” oriented with capabilities in large site preparation, highway contracting and retaining wall construction.
Mountain Air Country Club
Mountain Air Country Club Community is a private gated residential community and club. Located west of Burnsville, in Yancey County, at 4919 feet above sea level atop Slickrock mountain, Mountain Air puts you in the heart of a vibrant, culturally diverse area. All amenities from club dining to planned recreational opportunities offered here. A new life and new mountain experience awaits you!
Connectivity ---------
Country Cablevision, a local Yancey County business, is working to provide high speed internet to Yancey via a fiber optic system that will reach 97% of the county’s businesses and residents. This system will promote economic growth by delivering previously unavailable communication and networking services to Yancey County businesses.
Frontier Communications offers DSL, telephone, and cable connectivity
to Yancey County residents and businesses.
There are other internet providers that serve different locations throughout
Yancey County as well. These can be researched upon request.
This provides entrepreneurs and home-based businesses that are scattered throughout the county with connectivity, not only to their customers, but to the world.
Transportation ---------
Highways:
US Highway 19E runs through Yancey County, connecting to I-26 to West (approx. 15 miles) and is considered a strategic east-west corridor from Asheville to Boone on northeast. From Burnsville, Us Hwy. 19E is a new four lane divided highway. With Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III through Burnsville complete, the Phase IV continuation to Spruce Pine is scheduled to be completed in 2020.
Interstates:
US Highway 19E via Interstate 26 and Interstate 40 offers great proximity to Johnson City, Spartanburg, Greenville, and Hickory as well as larger metropolitan markets like Charlotte, Atlanta, the NC Triad (Winston Salem, Greensboro, and High Point), and the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill).
Shipping and Distribution:
More than 100 long-haul trucking firms are accessible within a 100 mile radius of Yancey County. Full truckload service is available from Yancey County to anywhere in the nation within 4 days. Package Delivery is available through a variety of vendors including United States Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx.
Airports:
-Asheville Regional Airport is approximately 50 miles or a 1 hour drive from Burnsville. This airport is served by major airlines such as US Airways, Delta, and Continental.
-Tri-Cities Airport (Johnson City, Tennessee) is located approximately 55 miles from Burnsville or approximately a 1 hour, 15 minute drive. It is served by several major airlines.
-Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is located approximately 125 miles from Burnsville or a 2 hour, 30 minute drive. This airport is served by domestic, regional, and international carriers.
Buildings & Sites ---------
Burnsville Business Park
54 Ferguson Hill Road
Burnsville, North Carolina 28714
Property under development as Burnsville Business Park, which is available for single or multi-tenants.
County: Yancey | Land: 3.621 Acres
Building: 28,500 Sq. Ft. Total – Solid Brick Building (inside and outside)
Prestressed Concrete I-Beam supported roof system
Concrete Floor | 14’ Ceiling Height | 1 Loading Dock + 1 Drive-in Door
Water Expanded to Building for fire suppression
3 Phase Service
Former Use: Hosiery Mill
Shell/Spec: Yes – Owned by Winter Star Company, Inc. (non-profit – EDC)
Type of Location: Stand Alone
Building Type: Industrial and/or Commercial
Zoning: None
Expandable: Yes
Location:
1-26 located 16 miles
Adjoins US Hwy 19E – 4 Lane Divided Road
Asheville, NC – located 36 miles – approx. 45 minutes
Johnson City, Tennessee located approx. 1 hour
Asheville Regional Airport – 50 miles
Johnson City/Tri-City Airport – 60 miles
Yancey County offers the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a relaxing mountain lifestyle, and natural surroundings that inspire.
Licenses and Permits
Identifying all of the licenses, permits, and other regulatory approvals required to do business in
North Carolina is a crucial step in the planning process.
-Consultants with the state’s Business Link North Carolina (BLNC) team are available to assist
you in identifying state licensing requirements for specific business activities and provide a
wealth of information about service providers, resources and programs. For personal
assistance, call 800-228-8443 between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
-The Corporations Division of the Secretary of State’s Office can provide information related to
organizing and incorporating your business.
-Information about environmental permits may be found in the Permit Directory of the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) website.
-Information about other licenses required by N.C. state agencies or occupational licensing
boards can be found here on the BLNC website.
Regiond.org (High Country Council of Governments)
Arc.gov (Appalachian Regional Commission)
Edpnc.com (Economic Development Partnership of NC)
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