Two local universities have received a Research Activity Designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education: The University of NC at Charlotte has received an R1 designation and Appalachian State University has received an R2 designation.
Catawba County boasts a high quality of life in addition to a thriving business climate.
Positioned for Global Succes
Midway Between New York and Florida
An Hour to Charlotte and Boone; An Hour and a Half to Asheville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and the Piedmont Triad
Covering 405 Square Miles in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
