There are many free public parking spaces throughout Downtown Waxhaw! Park in one of our convenient public parking lots or our on-street parking. View our Interactive Parking Map or use the map posted below. 

 

Much of Downtown Waxhaw is included in a National Register Historic District. Check out this interactive map here to learn about the history of our buildings in downtown!

With hundreds of locally owned business, Downtown Waxhaw has exactly what you're looking for! From breweries and restaurants to boutiques and gift shops, you'll love spending the day exploring the historic heart of our town. 

Check out our Shopping and Dining map!

Waxhaw has a great history of art in our community. With several arts-focused businesses and public art  pieces in Downtown Waxhaw, you'll see our unique artistic heritage on display!

If you're interested in adding public art to your business, check out our Public Art Policy here. 

Waxhaw is an ideal place to start or grow your business. Check out our most recent market analysis here. View a step by step guide, or email Ashley Nowell at anowell@waxhaw.com to start a conversation.

Incentives

• Façade Improvement Grants
• Façade Design Services with UNC

Waxhaw Business Association

Network with other local Waxhaw Business owners at the Waxhaw Business Association. Their mission is to encourage, support and promote Waxhaw's thriving business community through education, networking and events.

Union County Chamber of Commerce

The Union County Chamber can help connect you to businesses throughout Union County. The Union County Chamber champions business growth and prosperity through leadership, advocacy, connectivity and education.

South Piedmont Community College - Small Business Center

The Small Business Center at South Piedmont Community College offers a lot of resources to small businesses in Union County. If you’re looking to expand, develop marketing plans, create business plans, or want business coaching, the Small Business Center can help!

Union County Entrepreneurs

The Union County Entrepreneurs work to nurture and advance the development of entrepreneurs during their startup period. UCE will work with small businesses in all stages of development to provide counseling and guidance.

Committees

Would you like to help make a difference in Downtown Waxhaw? We have several committees that are crucial in accomplishing our yearly workplan. You can sign up to join one of these committees by contacting Ashley at anowell@waxhaw.com

Design Committee - the look and feel of downtown. Projects include kiosk maps, public art, downtown planters.

Promotion Committee - marketing and advertising of downtown. Projects include assisting with events and creating a brand for downtown Waxhaw.

Economic Vitality Committee - the retention and recruitment of downtown businesses. Projects include new business welcome packets, monthly business visits, quarterly merchant meetings.

 

Adopt Downtown

You can help us keep Downtown Waxhaw clean by adopting a block! Read more information here, or contact Ashley at anowell@waxhaw.com