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Altec will make a significant investment to strengthen its existing operations, result in the creation of 100 new jobs and reinforce Mount Airy’s role as a competitive manufacturing hub.

The project will begin with construction of a new maintenance facility, allowing maintenance staff to relocate from an existing wing of the current building to a new structure adjacent to Altec Way. Once vacated, that portion of the facility will be retooled into additional assembly space, increasing production output and enabling the hiring of more than 100 new associates.

In addition to the new maintenance facility, an addition will be completed in an existing portion of the plant to further expand production capacity. The project will also include utility improvements and facility upgrades to support long-term operational efficiency and growth.

Altec Industries has operated in Mount Airy since its purchase of the facility from Pike Electric in March 2016. Since that time, the company has steadily grown both production capacity and staffing levels, establishing the Mount Airy facility as a key assembly plant within Altec’s national manufacturing network.

https://www.surryedp.com/post/altec-to-bring-significant-capital-investment-and-100-new-jobs-to-mount-airy-through-project-poplar

A new café, retail and rental complex coming to the Greensboro Science Center will elevate the guest experience.

Constructed as part of Expedition Rainforest: The Greensboro Biodome and Aquatic Rehabilitation and Conservation Center, the upper zoo plaza will be reimagined into a vibrant new hub featuring a brand-new café, enhanced retail offerings and rental spaces.

The new complex will also provide improved amenities for members and guests while serving as a “welcoming gateway to experiences across the campus.”

“The opening of the Biodome-ARCC project will bring a 4-in-1 science campus to Greensboro. Where else will both citizens and travellers alike be able to experience a rainforest biodome, aquarium, zoological park, and science museum all in one location? With visitorship expected to rise to over 750,000 annual guests, designing a much larger food, retail, and rental facility turned from a nicety to an absolute necessity,” said CEO Glenn Dobrogosz.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/greensboro-science-center-announces-caf-200612748.html

What is currently hundreds of acres of land will soon be home to the $65 million Davidson County Sports Complex.

Davidson County Parks and Recreation Director Thomas Marshburn gave us a sneak peek of where the project will be built, directly behind Southmont Elementary School off NC 8 and Owens Road.

“We’re shooting to open the aquatic center Memorial Day 2027. It’s a pretty quick turnaround. You’ll see this dirt get turned around pretty quick. We’ll have that open by Memorial Day and then all the other athletic fields will be complete soon after that as well,” Marshburn said.

Assistant County Manager Jason Martin provided us images of the conceptual plan. Once the project is built,  Martin says it’s projected to bring in $3 million a year in revenue, then an additional $1.7 million from sponsorships. The project will be paid for with the money the County been waiting to use from the American Rescue Plan Act.

https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/davidson-county-moving-forward-with-sports-complex/

The German Men’s National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters.
Germany is one of the most successful national teams in the history of the sport, having won FIFA World Cup titles in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. The team is led by Coach Julian Nagelsmann, widely regarded as one of the most innovative coaches in international soccer.
“With our Home Ground in Herzogenaurach, we found a place that allows the team to come together regularly while still providing the necessary peace and privacy. We have discovered exactly the same conditions here at Graylyn. From a coaching and team perspective, the most important factor is the proximity to the training pitches,” German Men’s National Team Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann said.
“The cooperation with Wake Forest University is unique. We already find many things available on site and don’t have to bring everything from Germany. That makes logistics much easier. We have outstanding conditions here, both on the pitch and beyond,” he added.

The Pyrle is set to become a primary anchor for the south end of Elm Street, filling a “missing link” in Greensboro’s live-music ecosystem as an intimate, high-energy alternative to the Tanger Center. The multi-level venue features a state-of-the-art Meyer sound system, a large LED wall, and flexible space designed for concerts, film festivals, and corporate presentations. The project places a heavy emphasis on community and workforce development, partnering with GTCC, UNCG, and Guilford College to provide student showcases and technical apprenticeships in sound, lighting, and arts administration. Additionally, the venue will host local initiatives such as the Greensboro Police Department’s GSO CAN public safety program.