NC Rural Infrastructure Authority Awards Grants to Carolina Core Communities to Create 161 jobs

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 14 grant requests to local governments totaling $2,979,648. These grants are for projects that have committed to creating 366 new jobs and will attract more than $295 million in private investment across the state. Five of these grants were awarded to Carolina Core communities. 1. City… Read more »

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Krispy Kreme Adding 180 Jobs in Winston-Salem

Krispy Kreme, based in Charlotte and founded in Winston-Salem in 1937, will invest $5.8 million and add 180 jobs during the next three to four years to produce more of its pre-packaged goods at its plant on Ivy Avenue in Winston-Salem. “With this project, we look forward to growing our presence in Winston-Salem, a city… Read more »

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Sumitomo Forestry America to Locate in Randolph County; Create 129 Jobs and Invest $19.5 million

Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc., a comprehensive housing and wood products company will establish a manufacturing facility and invest $19.5 million in Archdale and create 129 jobs. Sumitomo Forestry America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., a Nikkei-listed forestry company headquartered in Tokyo. Sumitomo Forestry has accumulated technologies and expertise related to… Read more »

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Ziehl-Abegg Expanding Triad Operations, Adding 189 New Jobs

Ziehl-Abegg, Inc., a manufacturer of commercial ventilation systems, will create 189 new jobs and invest more than $100 million to expand its operations and relocate its North American headquarters to Winston-Salem Founded in 1910 as a motor manufacturer, Ziehl-Abegg is a German-based company that produces innovative industrial fan systems and motors with 5,000 employees worldwide.… Read more »

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