Just a year ago, developers were considering about a million square feet of speculative warehouse and manufacturing space in Iredell County. Today, projects to support nearly 14-times that much development are underway.

You can call it the Walmart effect. Ever since the retail giant snagged a massive distribution center in Troutman that will create 500 jobs, the market has taken notice.

“It’s amazing to see,” says Grant Miller, senior director of commercial real estate firm, Colliers, and…

Just a year ago, developers were considering about a million square feet of speculative warehouse and manufacturing space in Iredell County. Today, projects to support nearly 14-times that much development are underway.

You can call it the Walmart effect. Ever since the retail giant snagged a massive distribution center in Troutman that will create 500 jobs, the market has taken notice.

“It’s amazing to see,” says Grant Miller, senior director of commercial real estate firm, Colliers, and… Read MoreCharlotte Business News – Local Charlotte News | Charlotte Business Journal