Frequently Asked Questions

The North Carolina Research Campus is a bold undertaking that strikes a new path for the City of Kannapolis. While the Pillowtex shutdown was a blow to the City, new investment – residential, commercial, and industrial – over the course of the last two years has been brisk.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology has a strong presence in North Carolina. Learn more about those initiatives and the types of jobs the biotechnology industry creates.

Kannapolis Growth and Development

Learn more about the economic development successes in Kannapolis, the dollars invested and the projects on the horizon.

Charlotte Metro Region

Charlotte is a thriving economic engine, and Kannapolis plays a role in the larger Charlotte metro area.

Plant 1 Redevelopment

Kannapolis was born as a textile village 100 years ago. Learn about the textile heritage of the region and the Pillowtex bankruptcy.