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Why Wait For Your Vacation To Be Where You Want To Be?

The North Carolina Mountains are a great place to visit, but also a great place to raise your business. AdvantageWest, the Western North Carolina Regional Economic Development Commission, is a zealous advocate for the creation of economic opportunity, while encouraging the stewardship of the culture, heritage and natural resources of this magnificent region.

The area boasts tier two Internet connectivity and a newly completed Meta-PoP; available

and affordable certified industrial building and sites; state, federal and local tax incentives and grants; organized networks of entrepreneurs and angel investors; the best community colleges, universities and skilled workforce in the nation; and a transportation infrastructure including Interstates 40 and 26, with easy access to I-77, I-85 and I-81.

All of this within a three-hour drive of 12,000 high-tech firms and within a day's drive of half of the U.S. population. There's

something for everyone in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Region. From prehistoric mountains and a biologically diverse ecosystem, to national heritage sites and culture, to arts, crafts and cutting-edge musicians and painters, this unique quality of life is unlike anything you've ever experienced.

To learn more about starting or moving a business to North Carolina's Blue Ridge Region call AdvantageWest.

For more about programs and services, or for information or assistance, contact www.advantagewest.com or 828-687-7234.
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