Cabarrus County embraces growth and continued improvement of quality of life for all citizens. Collaboration is at the heart of our mission – people, communities and government working together and focused on our successful future.

Cabarrus Health Alliance (formerly Cabarrus County Health Department) is a public health authority created by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners effective July 1, 1997.

The Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce serves businesses in the Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the entire Charlotte region as a trusted advocate, excellent resource and proactive catalyst for quality business and community service. We accomplish this through programs focused on advocacy, events, business educational opportunities, visibility and relationship building opportunities for our members.

The City offers a low stress, family oriented community with loads of southern charm in an ideal climate. Conveniently located to the interstate, local and national airports, and home to an Amtrak station, your workplace and home is a short travel time from the mountains, the beaches or anywhere along the East Coast of the United States.

The Kannapolis Education Foundation was established in 1994 as an independent non-profit organization. Since it was founded, it has donated more than $750,000 to Kannapolis City Schools. The KEF has provided advanced science equipment, computers, books, software, and other classroom materials to teachers and students in Kannapolis City Schools.

The Cannon Memorial YMCA has strengthened the families of Cabarrus County, North Carolina since its founding in 1908. For over a century, the Y has served as a center of social and recreational activity, as well as a place of hope that has changed many lives. With three locations in Kannapolis, West Cabarrus and Harrisburg, the Y focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, is a 350-acre research center located just north of Charlotte, NC. The campus is a scientific community that collaboratively works to empower human health through nutrition. Eight universities, the David H. Murdock Research Institute, companies and entrepreneurs focus research and development on safer, more nutritious crops, healthier foods and precision nutrition.

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is an open door, comprehensive learning-centered institution of public higher education serving the citizens of Rowan and Cabarrus counties. The College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, offers affordable occupational and educational programs leading to Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Fine Arts degree, Associate in General Education degree, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Diplomas and certificates are awarded for other occupational, adult and continuing education programs.