Dell. Bank of America. SAS. Honda. From well-known corporations to smaller operations, thousands of North Carolina businesses have found a home where they can grow and flourish. While some of these businesses have Tar Heel roots, transplanted companies find everything they need: a skilled workforce, welcoming business climate and a 48,711-square-mile entertainment center for their employees. Whether it’s dance, theater and art; rafting, hang gliding and hiking; dining, concerts and wineries; or football, basketball and hockey; North Carolina has every opportunity to captivate you and your employees so you can play as hard as you work. As every CEO knows, well-rounded and refreshed employees can take you farther than you ever dreamed.
The Arts
Broadway comes regularly to the Tar Heel state, whether through productions touring through our concert halls and theaters or local theater companies offering drama, comedy and tragedy. Don’t even get us started on our music. With so many cultures represented in our state, you’ll find opera, gospel, bluegrass, jazz, blues and folk music, plus a plethora of college bands all vying to be the next big thing. Our diverse cultural heritage and attention to the arts offers something for all backgrounds–sure to please even the most discriminating arts lover. We expect your employees to give you rave reviews for choosing North Carolina.
Sophisticated Tastes
When it comes to
fine dining and wine tasting, few people know that North Carolina led the country’s wine production in the 1800s before Prohibition put an end to this industry. A renewed interest in grape growing has helped bring about a
wine renaissance in the Tar Heel state. If wine’s not your thing, you might try visiting one of the many
microbreweries in most larger cities, the
Cheerwine soda factory in Salisbury or just ask for a tall, cold glass of "sweet tea" to quench your thirst. But
we’re not just about the beverages. North Carolina has our fair share of four-star restaurants, legendary
BBQ joints and
sushi bars.
Outdoors
From Murphy to Manteo (that’s what we call the mountains to the coast), North Carolina is an outdoor lover’s dream. With all four seasons and all kinds of geographical features, you can spend a lifetime exploring everything the state has to offer. Spend some time hiking or climbing the tallest mountains east of the Mississippi each spring, summer and fall, then spend all winter sliding down them on skis, snowboards or tubes.
In between the beaches and the peaks, you’ll find world-class golf, lazy rivers and large lakes for boating and freshwater fishing, and more parks than you can count. Whether your employees love nature up close and personal, or just the view from a
screened-in porch they’ll be drawn to North Carolina’s natural beauty.
Sports
Whether you’re a spectator or a competitor, North Carolina offers something for every sports enthusiast. Our professional teams are consistently in the national spotlight. The
Carolina Hurricanes® hockey team proudly holds the 2006 Stanley Cup,® while the
Carolina Panthers® went all the way to Super Bowl® XXXVIII in 2004. On the college level, our teams are among the best in the most competitive conferences and our high school teams produce top recruits for colleges through- out the country. Chances are you’ll be close to one of our minor league baseball teams such as the
Durham Bulls.
You may already know that North Carolina is the heart of American motorsports. From humble roots in the early twentieth century, NASCAR® has grown into one of the most popular sports in the country.
And never forget, that in a state where golf is nearly a year-round sport, Pinehurst® #2 is treasured by golfers around the world.
Southern hospitality, cultural diversity, recreational experiences, natural beauty and sophisticated arts offerings all help make up the North Carolina way of life. Your business can tap into this vital life force. Your employees will thank you for making the move as they raise their families in a stimulating environment that provides access to all the recreation and cultural advantages they could ever desire.