Plenty of Businesses & Employers
Though Charlotte is only a short drive away, Gastonia is home to many of its own major businesses and employers. These include public employers, like Gaston County Public Schools and the County of Gaston, and private employers like Wix Filtration, Freightliner, CaroMont health, American & Efird, and Gaston College.
Gastonia is also home to many major business and commercial centers, including the indoor Eastridge Mall, as well as the expansive Franklin Square. Franklin Square is home to a variety of major big-box retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Gander Mountain, Pier1 Imports, and a 14-screen movie theater.