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Supreme Nonwoven Inc. to Invest $25.8 Million, Create 50 Jobs in Davidson County

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Supreme Nonwoven Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced nonwoven materials and products, will create 50 new jobs in Davidson County. The company will invest $25.8 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Lexington.

Supreme Nonwoven Inc. is a subsidiary of Supreme Group, headquartered in India. The new facility in Lexington will be more than 200,000-square-foot and will serve as a hub for technical collaboration, enabling Supreme Nonwoven Inc. to work closely with North American customers and partners on customized material solutions.

While wages vary by position, the annual average salary for the new positions will be $55,800, exceeding Davidson County’s average of $54,395. These new jobs could potentially create an annual payroll impact of $2.79 million for the region.

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JetZero Breaks Ground on 8 Million Sq Ft at PTI

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JetZero broke ground on its first manufacturing and final assembly campus, an 8 million square foot factory on more than 600 acres in Greensboro. The location will be home to production of JetZero’s next-generation aircraft and will create 14,500 jobs over the next 10 years.

In Greensboro, JetZero will produce the Z4, designed for the unserved commercial middle market, with 250 passenger capacity on a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles. The Z4 will be up to 50 percent more fuel efficient with an elevated passenger experience and will readily fit into today’s airport infrastructure.

“It should come as no surprise that JetZero is breaking ground here in North Carolina – the first in flight state,” said Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero. “North Carolina has a vision for its future as a global aerospace hub, and JetZero shares that vision. We believe the time has come for an all-wing airplane, to support the industry’s need for more efficient airplanes that also deliver an incredible experience. We intend to reshape aviation, from right here in North Carolina.”

JetZero is also designing military variants of the Z4, including an aerial refueler and transport aircraft. As a refueler, the all-wing design allows for twice the range or twice the payload to support U.S. air power.

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Governor Stein Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week at Davidson-Davie Community College

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Governor Stein visited Davidson-Davie Community College for National Apprenticeship Week and celebrated the college’s work to train North Carolina’s nursing workforce.

“Apprenticeships unlock doors of opportunity for the next generation, help employers develop homegrown talent, and support our state’s workforce needs,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This National Apprenticeship Week, we are doubling down on our commitment to student success and proving that opportunity is built right here in North Carolina. No state will outwork North Carolina when it comes to developing our workforce.”

“Here at Davidson-Davie Community College, we have been fortunate to see first-hand how apprenticeships benefit not just the student but also the employer,” said Jenny Varner, Davidson-Davie Community College president. “That’s our job as community colleges — to educate our students while meeting local and regional workforce needs to build stronger economies and stronger communities. And not just in advanced manufacturing and related fields, but also in healthcare — our healthcare apprenticeships have been cutting-edge and show great promise for helping address critical worker shortages.”

https://www.commerce.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/04/29/governor-stein-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-davidson-davie-community-college

Team LaunchPoint Begins in High Point; Invests $300,000, Creates 40 Jobs

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A new venture capital firm and startup accelerator, Team LaunchPoint, will be established in High Point to create a hub for business development and job growth. The project will redevelop a 15,000-square-foot office building at 1321 Long Street into a multi-tenant facility for the parent venture firm and its startup companies, with two newly incorporated startups expected as initial tenants. The investment includes more than $300,000 in building improvements, and the project is expected to create approximately 40 jobs over five years.

“I’m proud to continue investing in High Point, and to support the momentum of our city. Team LaunchPoint is designed to create, develop, and scale high-growth businesses, and we will be doing it right here in High Point”, said Drew Haire, Founder of Team LaunchPoint. “Once established, this project will build a brand for High Point as a high-growth start-up launch point. I am grateful for the City’s partnership in supporting this ambitious project.”

https://www.highpointnc.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/5361

Travel + Leisure: This Scenic Amtrak Route Doubles as a Giant Troll Scavenger Hunt

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Seven giant trolls have taken up residence across North Carolina. Typically tucked into parks and natural settings, the trolls are spread across Charlotte, High Point, and Raleigh. They’re the work of Danish artist Thomas Dambo, known for his larger-than-life trolls crafted from recycled materials and assembled with the help of local volunteers. Travel + Leisure explains that Amtrak’s 170-mile Piedmont route between Charlotte and Raleigh offers a scenic way to hunt for all of them.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/amtrak-route-see-giant-trolls-north-carolina-11944505