The town of Hickory, NC has seen rapid growth over the past few years with an average growth rate of 1.22% annually In close proximity to two universities: Lenoir-Rhyne University (2,200 students) and Appalachian State University’s new Hickory Campus (18,000 students) Within a 1-mile radius is more than 3.7MSF of industrial space Nearby national industrial employers include: Pepsi Bottling Group, Trane Supply, Master Tech Auto Supplies, Performance Food Group, and United Beverages Nearby retailers include McDonalds, Dunkin’, Starbucks, and more