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John Deere to Expand in Kernersville; Invest $70 Million, Add 150 New Jobs
Read more John Deere to Expand in Kernersville; Invest $70 Million, Add 150 New JobsJohn 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 […]
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Walmart Adding 600,000 SF, Creating 450 Jobs at Mebane Distribution Center
Read more Walmart Adding 600,000 SF, Creating 450 Jobs at Mebane Distribution CenterWalmart 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 […]
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Emmy-winning Production Company Moving Headquarters to Greensboro
Read more Emmy-winning Production Company Moving Headquarters to Greensboro7 Cinematics, a production company that has won multiple Emmys, is relocating its headquarters, production and warehouse facilities from LA and Nashville to Greensboro. The company has taken space in the former Triad Stage building in downtown Greensboro and is finalizing construction for its offices, state-of-the-art editing suites and a high-end screening room for clients […]
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Innovative Construction Group Plans to Invest $39.8 Million, Create 157 Jobs in Chatham County
Read more Innovative Construction Group Plans to Invest $39.8 Million, Create 157 Jobs in Chatham CountyInnovative Construction Group, LLC, an off-site construction services company serving developers, general contractors, and professional builders, plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Chatham County and the Town of Siler City. The company plans to make a capital investment of approximately $39.8 million which will create as many as 157 jobs over the next […]
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Food-Waste Company Invests $1.3 Million, Plans to Create 50 Jobs in Lexington
Read more Food-Waste Company Invests $1.3 Million, Plans to Create 50 Jobs in LexingtonDivert, a Massachusetts-based food-waste company has purchased 28 acres in Lexington for $1.3 million to build a facility that will employ as many as 50 workers. The company plans to build a food diversion and energy facility on the site. Divert was founded in 2007 and to date has processed 2.6 billion pounds of wasted […]
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Drylock Technologies to Create 113 Jobs, Invest $26.9 million in Reidsville
Read more Drylock Technologies to Create 113 Jobs, Invest $26.9 million in ReidsvilleDrylock Technologies, a leading manufacturer of hygiene products, will invest more than $26.9 million to establish its first U.S. baby care production facility and create 113 new jobs in Rockingham County. Based in Belgium, Drylock Technologies has produced private label absorbent baby, feminine, and adult care hygiene products for more than a decade with nine […]
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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 […]
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Team LaunchPoint Begins in High Point; Invests $300,000, Creates 40 Jobs
Read more Team LaunchPoint Begins in High Point; Invests $300,000, Creates 40 JobsA 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 […]
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Travel + Leisure: This Scenic Amtrak Route Doubles as a Giant Troll Scavenger Hunt
Read more Travel + Leisure: This Scenic Amtrak Route Doubles as a Giant Troll Scavenger HuntSeven 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 […]
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TSEA Energy Selects Eden; Creates 160 Jobs, Invests $25 Million
Read more TSEA Energy Selects Eden; Creates 160 Jobs, Invests $25 MillionTSEA Energy, a manufacturer of energy equipment, will establish its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Rockingham County. The company says it will create 160 jobs and invest $25 million in Eden. The company has been delivering engineered solutions for power generation, transmission, and distribution systems since 1968. Specialized in large power transformers, voltage regulators and […]
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Reynolds American Commits $3.2 Billion to U.S. Operations; Supports 2,000 Jobs
Read more Reynolds American Commits $3.2 Billion to U.S. Operations; Supports 2,000 JobsReynolds American has announced a forward-looking commitment to invest more than $3.2 billion across its U.S. operations by 2030, reinforcing its long-term focus on value creation and American manufacturing. The investment, which began in 2024, is expected to support more than 2,000 direct and indirect jobs across the company’s operations and U.S. supply network, including […]
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SBA Home Opens First U.S. Factory in Mocksville; Invests $70 Million, Creates 250 Jobs
Read more SBA Home Opens First U.S. Factory in Mocksville; Invests $70 Million, Creates 250 JobsLithuanian furniture manufacturer SBA Home has officially opened its first U.S. factory in Mocksville, marking a historic investment exceeding $70 million, the largest Lithuanian business investment in the United States to date. The new facility is expected to create 250 highly skilled jobs while further strengthening economic ties between Lithuania and the U.S. and reinforcing […]