Invest in North Carolina
Tommy Lawing • August 5, 2025
Invest in North Carolina
Our region and state remain great areas to INVEST in! Here are some great facts to consider …
1. Tourism & Recreation
- Tourism Spending Sets a New High:
In 2024, travelers spent a record-breaking $36.7 billion in NC—up from $35.6 billion—with tourism supporting over 230,000 jobs and generating $2.7 billion in state and local tax revenue Cardinal & Pine+1Carolina Public Press+1NC Commerce+1ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV+1. - Chimney Rock State Park Reopens:
After nine months of recovery post-Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock welcomed visitors again on June 27. Significant infrastructure improvements and a $700 million recovery fund are revitalizing western NC https://www.wbtv.com+2Southern Living+2AP News+2. - Boost from FIFA Club World Cup:
Charlotte enjoyed a 3.5% year-over-year rise in hotel occupancy in late June, thanks to hosting four FIFA Club World Cup matches at Bank of America Stadium—an economic and global branding win Axios.
2. Culture & Community
- Top Chef’s 2025 Season Filming Locally:
The hit series Top Chef chose Charlotte and Greenville for Season 23, highlighting NC’s culinary innovations, regional agriculture, and Southern hospitality Eater Carolinas+1Food & Wine+1. - Enchanting Blue Ghost Fireflies in Asheville:
Spring brought the rare and mysterious blue ghost fireflies to Asheville forests—captivating tourists and rallying local environmental stewardship www.visitnc.com+2Spectrum Local News+2The Times of India+2The Times of India. - New Dining Gems in Wilmington:
A culinary renaissance blooms in Wilmington, featuring 12 buzz-worthy new restaurants—ranging from hip brewpubs to seafood eateries, perfect for both tourists and year-round patrons Eater Carolinas.
3. Business & Investment
- $2 Billion More for Biogen in RTP:
Biogen is investing an additional $2 billion into its manufacturing campus in Research Triangle Park—bringing total investment in NC to roughly $12 billion, reinforcing the area’s biotech strength The Times of India+14reuters.com+14businessnc.com+14. - Rockingham Speedway Returns:
The iconic Rockingham Speedway welcomes back NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series races in 2025 following major renovations—a revival of a beloved motorsports landmark NC Commerce+11en.wikipedia.org+11Cardinal & Pine+11.
✨ Why It Matters for You
- Local Pride & Resilience: From Chimney Rock’s comeback to endangered fireflies making their return, NC stories reflect strength, community action, and dedication to preserving what makes our state unique.
- Economic Momentum: Record tourism spend, major logistic and entertainment events, biotech investments, and motorsports revivals mean more jobs and vibrancy across region.
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T. R. Lawing Realty, Inc. was founded in 1957 by Thomas R. Lawing, Sr and his wife, Catherine H. Lawing. The first apartment building the company managed was the 10 year old Laureldale Apts. on Laurel Avenue. Mr. & Mrs. Lawing retired in 1995 and control the company was passed to their sons. The company is still privately owned and today it is managed by 2nd and 3rd generation property managers, Thomas R. Lawing, Jr. and T. Joseph Rempson. For more than 60 years, we've managed the details for hundreds of individual investors and homeowner associations around the globe.
T. R. Lawing Realty is a proud sponsor for the Foothills Farmers' Market located in Shelby, NC. We are grateful to be a part of the Cleveland County community as a property management business but we also support the market's mission statement as they "value family farms, endorse sustainable food production practices and innovation, contribute to the health and wellbeing of the local community, and support the growth of a robust local food economy." Foothills Farmers’ Market provides community access to the freshest local foods available anywhere. The Farmers' Market is ending its 2020 season with great support despite the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to serve the community over the next few months with 2nd Saturdays and a special Wednesday market the day before Thanksgiving, as well as a holiday market in December. For more information, please visit https://www.foothillsfarmersmarket.com/ for specific dates and times.
