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Excel Interior Door, LLC to Relocate Headquarters to Winston-Salem; Invest $10.5 Million
Read more Excel Interior Door, LLC to Relocate Headquarters to Winston-Salem; Invest $10.5 MillionExcel Interior Door, LLC, a manufacturer of residential doors, will create at least 37 new jobs as it relocates its headquarters to Forsyth County. The company will invest $10.5 million to establish its administrative offices and a new manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem. Excel Interior Doors manufactures high-quality interior doors for single- and multi-family homes. With […]
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Nucor Rebar Fabrication Invests Additional $20 Million in Davidson County
Read more Nucor Rebar Fabrication Invests Additional $20 Million in Davidson CountyNucor Rebar Fabrication, a leading fabricator of concrete reinforcing steel, will create 25 new jobs and invest more than $20 million to establish a new rebar fabrication facility in Davidson County. Nucor Rebar Fabrication, an affiliate of Nucor Corporation, is a construction services company that fabricates, installs, and distributes rebar to a variety of infrastructure […]
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US Foods Expanding in Lexington
Read more US Foods Expanding in LexingtonUS Foods, one of America’s leading foodservice distributors announced its plans to expand its US Foods Stock Yards® operations to a 220,000-square-foot space at 133 Lexington Parkway, Lexington. The building is the former home of the Save-A-Lot grocery distribution center. The new location will support the growth and expansion of the company’s US Foods Stock […]
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James M. Pleasants Company Consolidates in Greensboro; Invests $30 Million and Creates 40 Jobs
Read more James M. Pleasants Company Consolidates in Greensboro; Invests $30 Million and Creates 40 JobsJames 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 […]
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Ross Stores to Build Distribution Center in Randolph County; Create 850 job, Invest $450 Million
Read more Ross Stores to Build Distribution Center in Randolph County; Create 850 job, Invest $450 MillionRoss 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 […]
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Carolina Core Leaders Celebrate Future Interstate 685 Designation
Read more Carolina Core Leaders Celebrate Future Interstate 685 DesignationLeaders 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 […]
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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 […]