The Salisbury Rowan Economic Development Commission (EDC) is dedicated to the economic development of Rowan County North Carolina and the Charlotte metro region. The EDC's primary role is to stimulate new capital investment and job growth through business expansion and attraction initiatives in Rowan County. The EDC will promote, encourage, and support high quality growth and development with an emphasis on maintaining a balance between agriculture, industry, commercial and residential development. Successful future growth shall increase the prosperity of the county's residents; the competitiveness and profitability of industry and commerce; the quality of life of the area; and the fiscal stability of local governments.