Rutherford County, North Carolina is centrally located along the eastern seaboard of the United States between 8 major metropolitan areas, 2 international airports, and 1 regional airport. Rutherford County’s strategic location along the edge of the I-85 manufacturing and distribution corridor between Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC provides convenient access to two major manufacturing centers and a large, readily available workforce. Rutherford County has a labor draw of nearly 320,000 within a 50 mile radius. Transportation of product is convenient with four-lane access to Interstates 85, 26, and 40 reaching more than 60% of the country’s manufacturing base in less than a two-day drive. Rutherford County Economic Development (RCED) is a nonprofit organization supported by public and private funding. RCED works to recruit new business and industry to the area, while assisting with the retention and expansion of existing business and industry already located here.