James M. Pleasants Company Consolidates in Greensboro; Invests $30 Million and Creates 40 Jobs
James M. Pleasants Company Inc. (JMP), a major distributor and sales representative for HVAC, plumbing, and other industrial equipment, will consolidate its Greensboro operations into a new facility, creating 40 jobs over five years. JMP will invest $30 million in Guilford County. JMP operates in locations across the Southeastern United States. The company’s consolidation in… Read more »
Ross Stores to Build Distribution Center in Randolph County; Create 850 job, Invest $450 Million
Ross Stores, Inc. will build a new distribution center and create 852 jobs in Randolph County. The company will invest $450 million to build a Southeastern region distribution center in the City of Randleman. Ross Stores is a $20 billion, Fortune 500 company that operates two off-price chains including Ross Dress for Less, the largest… Read more »
Carolina Core Leaders Celebrate Future Interstate 685 Designation
Leaders from the Carolina Core region gathered to celebrate the upcoming designation of Interstate 685, marking a significant milestone for regional transportation and economic development. The event featured the unveiling of a sign commemorating the future interstate designation. Local officials highlighted the potential benefits of improved connectivity for businesses and communities, emphasizing how the new… Read more »
John Deere to Expand in Kernersville; Invest $70 Million, Add 150 New Jobs
John Deere, a manufacturer of heavy equipment and machinery, will invest about $70 million to build a new 380,000-square-foot factory in Kernersville, an expansion of its John Deere Kernersville campus. The factory will produce small, 6 to 10 metric ton, excavators and is expected to add about 150 new jobs. Currently, about 600 salaried and… Read more »
Walmart Adding 600,000 SF, Creating 450 Jobs at Mebane Distribution Center
Walmart plans to build a second distribution center in Mebane, NC and create 450 jobs. The facility will be 599,006 sq ft and will be built in front of, to the west and right of, the existing Walmart distribution center, which is 460,000 sq ft. The new facility will be a distribution center for dry… Read more »