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City of Kannapolis
Charlotte Region, North Carolina
Kannapolis Profile

City of Kannapolis
Kannapolis, NC is located in the I-85 corridor north of Charlotte, NC on the western side of Cabarrus County and the southern end of Rowan County. The city covers 31 square miles and has a population of approximately 39,000. At one time, Kannapolis was a traditional mill village that surrounded Cannon Mills. Cannon Mills, which was the world leader in the manufacturing of home textile products, became Fieldcrest Cannon and later Pillowtex Corporation. Pillowtex Corporation closed July 30, 2003. Kannapolis incorporated in 1984 and has experienced steady growth in its business sector and residential areas. Kannapolis is now home to companies such as Shoe Show, Stanley Works, K-Town Furniture, and Novant Health.

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Charlotte Region, North Carolina

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Charlotte Regional Partnership

Cabarrus Regional Partnership

Salisbury Rowan Economic Development Commission

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