Wolfspeed will Invest $5 billion for New Facility in Chatham County

Posted on September 9, 2022

Wolfspeed, a global leader in silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing, has chosen Siler City, NC for its newest semiconductor manufacturing plant. The company plans to invest more than $5 billion and will create 1,800 jobs. Wolfspeed, headquartered in Durham, was founded over 30 years ago on the campus of North Carolina State University. The company has… Read more »

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Toyota to Invest Additional $2.5 billion, Create 350 More Jobs at Greensboro-Randolph Megasite

Posted on August 22, 2022

Toyota will invest an additional $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing the total employment to approximately 2,100. Scheduled to begin production in 2025, the facility will produce batteries for hybrid… Read more »

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Elizabeth City State University to offer flight school training in the Piedmont Triad

Posted on June 28, 2022

Elizabeth City State University is partnering with Piedmont Flight Training and AeroX to offer a four-year online program in aviation science, which includes a pilot’s license. Piedmont Flight Training will be ECSU’s affiliated flight school partner, training students at its Smith Reynolds Airport facility in Winston-Salem. AeroX, a nonprofit organization building air traffic control infrastructure… Read more »

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Metal Works to Expand in High Point; Add 20 Jobs

Posted on June 16, 2022

Metal Works of High Point will expand its operations, investing $2,819,000 and adding 20 jobs. The company has purchased 1245 Hickory Chapel Rd. The 37,050-sf property will house a powder-coating line and additional room for assembly to help meet growing demand. The family-owned company, headquartered in High Point, manufactures metal components, weldments and assemblies for… Read more »

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