Economic Development

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Rutherford County is in a major transition away from an economy dominated by the textile industry towards a more diversified one. The Economic Development Commission is a county government function with charged with task of recruiting and retaining business and industry for the county.

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce are member organizations that assist local business.

Advantage West a regional economic development agency based in Asheville.