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Torvan Medical Chooses High Point; Invests $15 Million, Creates 35 Jobs
Read more Torvan Medical Chooses High Point; Invests $15 Million, Creates 35 JobsTorvan Medical, a Canadian medical equipment manufacturing firm specializing in ergonomic decontamination equipment, has announced a new manufacturing facility in High Point, North Carolina. Torvan Medical will invest $15 million and create 35 new jobs at 4500 Green Point Drive. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Torvan Medical is a leader in […]
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Polyvlies USA Expands in Winston-Salem; Invests $31 Millions, Creates 28 New jobs
Read more Polyvlies USA Expands in Winston-Salem; Invests $31 Millions, Creates 28 New jobsPolyvlies USA, a nonwoven textiles company, will expand in Winston-Salem; the company has purchased a greenfield site in Union Cross Business Park for a new facility where it will spend $31 million in capital investment and create 28 new jobs. The company currently operates a textile manufacturing facility on Business Park Drive Polyvlies is a […]
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Gillespie Precast Chooses Randolph County; Creates 39 Jobs, Invests $10 Million
Read more Gillespie Precast Chooses Randolph County; Creates 39 Jobs, Invests $10 MillionGillespie Precast will establish a new manufacturing plant in Randolph County that will create 39 jobs. The company, a leading producer of custom precast concrete, will invest $10 million in Asheboro. Gillespie Precast is a fifth-generation family-owned company with headquarters in Chestertown, Maryland. It manufactures a wide range of concrete products used in different industrial […]
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Opsun Corporation Chooses High Point; Creates 20 Jobs, Invests $9.3 Million
Read more Opsun Corporation Chooses High Point; Creates 20 Jobs, Invests $9.3 MillionOpsun Corporation, a manufacturer of structures for solar panels, will create 20 new jobs in Guilford County. The company will invest $9.3 million to build its first United States production facility in High Point. Headquartered in Quebec City, Opsun Corporation designs and manufactures aluminum solar panel mounting structures for commercial, industrial, and residential markets. “We’re […]
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Yeadon Fabric Domes to Invest $4.6 million and Create 72 New Jobs in Cumberland County
Read more Yeadon Fabric Domes to Invest $4.6 million and Create 72 New Jobs in Cumberland CountyYeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a manufacturer of air supported structures, will invest $4.6 million to build a manufacturing facility in Fayetteville; creating 72 new jobs. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of climate-controlled domed structures. Yeadon Fabric Domes’ air-supported facilities provide large, open spaces for a variety of sporting venues and applications. Yeadon […]
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SBA Home Chooses Davie County; Creates 250 Jobs, Invests $50.8 Million
Read more SBA Home Chooses Davie County; Creates 250 Jobs, Invests $50.8 MillionSBA Home has selected Mocksville as the site for its first U.S. furniture manufacturing facility. The company will create 250 jobs and invest $50.8 million by the end of 2029. “We are excited to launch our journey in the United States, starting in North Carolina—a state renowned for its dynamic business environment and exceptional opportunities […]
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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 […]