• 1 in 5 people move every year. That's 20% of the US population, or 40 million families. The Lake Norman population is expected to increase 50% over the next 25 years.
• Newcomers spend more in the first 6 months than established residents spend in 5 years.
• In total, newcomers spend approximately $110 billion on move-related goods and services annually.
• Newcomers have no shopping loyalties in their new community and are eager to receive information for products and services they need.
• Most newcomers form their buying decisions within the first 90 days at their new address.
• Welcome Committee introduces your company to the newcomers first and in person, influencing their purchasing decisions at a critical time in their decision making process

Mission Statement: To personally greet newcomers and new homebuyers as they relocate, acquainting them with area business, community and professional services, encouraging them to shop local.