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If you're considering opening a business in Swain County, the following information may be helpful.Building Permits Issued for 2003 — 123 Driving Distances Atlanta,
GA — 165 Industry Structure Trade, Transportation
and Utilities Construction Professional and Business Services Education and Health Services Public Administration Financial Activities Manufacturing Highways Serving Area US Highways 441, 74 and 19 North Carolina Highway 28 Income and Housing 2004 — $523 2000 — $28,608 2003 — $19,813 2000 — $79,954 Industrial Park Swain County has an industrial park located just west of Bryson City with utilities that include city water and sewer, electric, natural gas and fiber for broadband needs. Land Values Large acreages $7,000 - $15,000 per acre Small acreages $10,000 - $20,000 per acre Buildable lots $25,000 - $100,000 Luxury lots $300,000 - $500,000 Land costs are highly dependent on location and terrain. Labor Force Training Southwestern Community College assists companies in training the local workforce for special applications. Major Employers Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel – 1,534 Nantahala Outdoor Center (Outfitter) – 100 to 600 (seasonal) Cherokee Boys Club (Transportation, Food Service, Printing) - 400 Consolidated Metco (Plastic Injection) – 320 Swain County Government – 205 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – 57 to 175 (seasonal) Swain County Hospital – 82 Ingles Supermarket – 90 Population July 2005 — 13,600 2000 Census — 12,968 Total households — 5,377 Average Age — 39.47 Population Percent by Race, 2000 Caucasian — 66.3 Native American — 29.0 African American — 1.7 Hispanic — 1.5 Quality of Life People choose to live in Swain County because of beautiful surroundings, recreational opportunities, pleasant climate, excellent schools, up-to-date health care and close-knit communities that emphasize family life. Residents have access to wilderness areas, while living within easy driving distance of major urban areas. Right-to-Work State North Carolina is a right-to-work state, and the percentage of unionization is one of the lowest in the nation. Sales Gross retail sales (FY 2003-2004) — $84.300,000 Shipping Motor freight carriers serving Swain County include Old Dominion, Roadway, J.D. Hunt, John B. Lenoir, Virginia-Carolina, C-W Transport. Service is also provided by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, Airborne, Emory, Roadway Parcel and DHL. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, while primarily a tourist-based operation, has the ability to ship for commercial customers. Western Carolina University The Center for Integrated Technologies offers precision metrology, rapid prototyping systems, a telecommunication laboratory, an OptoElectronics laboratory. The school also offers the WNC Technical Assistance Program to provide WCU expertise to the business community. 828-227-7368 www.cit.wcu.edu. Workforce & Education Employment, August 2005 — 6,850 Unemployed, August 2005 — 336 Percent unemployed, August 2005 — 4.7 Percent unemployed, 2004 — 7.1 Percent high school graduates, 2000 — 70.5 Average SAT score, 2004 — 1,031 Average SAT score, NC, 2004 — 1,006 Useful Websites WNC Business Assistance Providers www.wncbap.org www.census.state.nc.us (locate mini-profile with analysis) Advantage West www.awnc.org www.siteselect.net/countyprofile-swain.mv NC Taxes www.dornc.com Economic Security Commission www.ncesc.com www.ncruralcenter.org/databank Organizations providing information for businesses Partnership for the Future of Bryson City/Swain County, Inc. Dan Wood, Director Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-0454
The Partnership is an umbrella non-profit organization for community projects. Planning, administration and non-profit fiscal services are provided for a variety of public and private community organizations. Committees address issues such as education, health, recreation, business, government and family support.
Swain County Chamber of Commerce Bryson City, NC 28713 828-488-3681 The Swain County Chamber of Commerce consists of over 350 members representing retail, wholesale distribution, attractions, services, manufacturing, dining and lodging operations. Located on the town square adjacent to the Old Courthouse, the chamber is a center for business and visitor information. The chamber sponsors special events for the community and visitors, seminars and networking opportunities.
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