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Andrews High School Hosts Aviation Career Day
Read more Andrews High School Hosts Aviation Career DayAndrews High School hosted an Aviation Career Day for middle school students from Guilford County to learn more about the different career opportunities in aviation. Students could participate in hands-on activities, such as flight simulators and drones, and interact with representatives from the Piedmont Triad’s largest employers in aviation including Boeing, Honda Jet, HAECO and […]
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Dai Nippon Printing Co. to Bring 352 Jobs to Davidson County
Read more Dai Nippon Printing Co. to Bring 352 Jobs to Davidson CountyDai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), a lithium-ion battery pouch manufacturer, will create 352 new jobs in Davidson County. The company will invest $233 million to build its first U.S. advanced manufacturing facility in the City of Linwood. DNP manufactures lithium-ion battery pouches for electric vehicles. The durable yet soft, flexible plastic packaging material will […]
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Toyota to Invest an Additional $8 Billion; Create an Additional 3,000 Jobs
Read more Toyota to Invest an Additional $8 Billion; Create an Additional 3,000 JobsToyota will invest an additional $8 billion in its first North American electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, adding another 3,000 jobs. The project, called “Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina” was initially a $1.29 billion investment announced in 2021 with expansions in 2022 and 2023 and is now valued at $13.9 billion. The project will create […]
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Siemens Mobility, Inc. to Build in Davidson County, Create 506 Jobs and Invest $220 Million
Read more Siemens Mobility, Inc. to Build in Davidson County, Create 506 Jobs and Invest $220 MillionSiemens Mobility, Inc., global manufacturer of rail transportation vehicles and control systems, will build a major advanced manufacturing and rail services center in Davidson County, creating 506 jobs. The company will invest $220 million in Lexington, creating a new carbon neutral facility that will serve the company’s East Coast markets. Siemens Mobility’s advanced manufacturing center […]
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Wolfspeed will Invest $5 billion for New Facility in Chatham County
Read more Wolfspeed will Invest $5 billion for New Facility in Chatham CountyWolfspeed, 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 […]
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Toyota to Invest Additional $2.5 billion, Create 350 More Jobs at Greensboro-Randolph Megasite
Read more Toyota to Invest Additional $2.5 billion, Create 350 More Jobs at Greensboro-Randolph MegasiteToyota 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 […]
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PGA Stars on the Wyndham Championship Field in Greensboro
Read more PGA Stars on the Wyndham Championship Field in GreensboroFounded in 1938, the Wyndham Championship is the seventh-oldest event on the PGA Tour, excluding the majors. As the last tournament of the regular season, it sets the 70-player field for the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The annual contest is held on the Donald Ross-designed golf course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC. Justin Thomas, […]
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Canadian ATV Manufacturer, Swamp Rider Chooses High Point; Invests $2.4 Million, Creates 60 Jobs
Read more Canadian ATV Manufacturer, Swamp Rider Chooses High Point; Invests $2.4 Million, Creates 60 JobsSwamp Rider, a Canadian manufacturer of amphibious all-terrain and utility task vehicles, will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in High Point. The company will invest $2.4 million in personal property and renovations and create 60 jobs over five years at 1908 Nugget Dr, High Point. Founded in Winnipeg, Canada, Swamp Rider produces specialized vehicles […]
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Dobson: A Hidden Gem for Wine Lovers
Read more Dobson: A Hidden Gem for Wine LoversOenophiles should head to the gorgeous Yadkin Valley—which boasts over 250 wineries and vineyards hidden within its rolling mountains—and stay in Dobson. This charmingly inviting winery town in North Carolina promises visitors drinks, food, and views galore. Although the Yadkin Valley has many towns that are worth visiting, Dobson is the birthplace of its wine […]
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Supreme Nonwoven Inc. to Invest $25.8 Million, Create 50 Jobs in Davidson County
Read more Supreme Nonwoven Inc. to Invest $25.8 Million, Create 50 Jobs in Davidson CountySupreme 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 […]
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JetZero Breaks Ground on 8 Million Sq Ft at PTI
Read more JetZero Breaks Ground on 8 Million Sq Ft at PTIJetZero 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 […]
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Governor Stein Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week at Davidson-Davie Community College
Read more Governor Stein Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week at Davidson-Davie Community CollegeGovernor 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 […]