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Metal Works to Expand in High Point; Add 20 Jobs
Read more Metal Works to Expand in High Point; Add 20 JobsMetal 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 […]
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Lotus Bakeries to Create 62 New Jobs in Alamance County; Invest $84 Million
Read more Lotus Bakeries to Create 62 New Jobs in Alamance County; Invest $84 MillionSnack food company, Lotus Bakeries, will create 62 new jobs in Alamance County. The company will invest more than $84 million to add a new production facility at its Mebane location. New positions include operators, technicians, and material handlers, with a collective average annual salary of $47,873, exceeding Alamance County’s overall average annual wage of […]
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North Carolina Wins Area Development’s Inaugural Platinum Shovel Award
Read more North Carolina Wins Area Development’s Inaugural Platinum Shovel AwardNorth Carolina is one of two states that has received Area Development magazine’s inaugural 2022 Platinum Shovel award which recognizes states that went beyond the gold standard for investment and job creation. The Platinum Shovel award is part of Area Development’s annual celebration of economic development, which also includes the Gold and Silver Shovel awards. […]
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Four New Speculative Buildings Planned for Davie County
Read more Four New Speculative Buildings Planned for Davie CountyThe Davie County Economic Development Commission said that there are four new speculative buildings planned for the county’s industrial parks. The buildings will range from 130,000 to 500,000 square feet in space and are currently in the planning stages or under construction to replace those filled in 2021 or 2022 by Hayward Holdings, Sportsfield Specialties, […]
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Thomas Built Buses Hiring in High Point
Read more Thomas Built Buses Hiring in High PointThomas Built Buses has announced plans to hire up to 280 employees as it adds a production shift. The shift will be in the manufacturer’s Saf-T-Liner C2 plant, which produces traditional and electric school buses. Thomas Built was founded in High Point in 1916 as a streetcar manufacturer. It began making school buses in 1936. […]
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City of High Point to Establish a Small-Scale Manufacturing Hub
Read more City of High Point to Establish a Small-Scale Manufacturing HubThe City of High Point plans to purchase a former industrial property and redevelop it into a “small-scale manufacturing” hub for southwest High Point. The City Council has authorized the purchase of 300 Oak St., a former Harriss & Covington hosiery plant and a current furniture showroom, along with a vacant 1.3-acre lot across the […]
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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 […]