The City of Kannapolis Media Center is a one-stop resource center about Kannapolis, N.C. and the opportunities, challenges and changes today's global economy creates at a community level. Kannapolis' story illustrates how strategic efforts to attract new business and create new jobs can position a city to prosper even in the face of the challenges a global economy creates.

Novant Health’s regional distribution center is just one sign of Kannapolis’ continuing growth.

Kannapolis, located 30 miles north of Charlotte, N.C. along the I-85 corridor, is experiencing remarkable residential and business growth. In addition, the $1.5 billion NC Research Campus is well under construction with seven university partners and large multi-national firms like PPD calling the Campus home.

The following information is available to help with the development of stories concerning Kannapolis, NC:

With economic development as its number one priority, the City of Kannapolis has seen many recent successes.

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