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    		• You’ve probably encountered one of those proprietary little towns that “talks the good talk” but really doesn’t like to have new people move in. If you’re wondering about Brevard, it is just the opposite! We, the creators of this Web site, moved to Brevard from out of state in 1993 so we can personally attest to the open acceptance of newcomers to the area.

    This area has some of the lowest unemployment in the state and nation with an economy consistently ranked at or near #1 in North Carolina. If you are considering moving here, whether you will be looking for employment, seeking to open your own business, or even looking for a place to relocate a business, you are pointed in the right direction.

    If you have specific questions or needs, you can direct your inquiries to

    Transylvania County Office of Planning & Economic Development
    P. O. Box 1578
    203 E. Morgan Street
    Brevard, NC 28712
    Phone: 828-884-3205
    Email: tcedc@citcom.net

    The following statistical data samples are provided to give an idea of the economic strength of business and industry in and around Transylvania County.

    Gross Retail Sales
    (FY 1996-97)
    ProductSales
    Apparel$1,491,000
    Automotive$16,841,000
    Food$61,405,000
    Furniture$7,282,000
    General Merchandise$58,149,000
    Building Materials$22,518,000
    Unclassified$33,776,000
    Total Sales$217,180,000
    Click here to view a chart.
    (Source: NC Department of Revenue.)

    20 Largest Employers
    EmployerEmployees
    P. H. Glatfelter (Ecusta)1,300
    Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.1,060
    Transylvania County Schools510
    Transylvania Community Hospital510
    Coats American380
    Transylvania County310
    Brevard College300
    Wal-Mart200
    Transylvania Vocational Services150
    Brian Center140
    K-mart135
    M-B Industries130
    Ivy Hill110
    Ingles100
    Citizens Telephone Company90
    Gaia Herbs90
    Sunbelt Spring & Stamping Co.80
    Vitalie Manufacturing60
    EEE-ZZZ Lay Drain45
    Smith Systems45

    Available Work Force
    County0-6*7-24*24->*Total
    Transylvania51458171743
    Buncombe1,8397612,8735,473
    Henderson1,2152329092,356
    Click here to view a chart.
    * Months of work experience
    (Source: NC Employment Securities Commission, 1997

    (Note: North Carolina is a “right-to-work” state.)

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