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Rollease Acmeda Begins Operations in Hope Mills; Creates 50 Jobs
Read more Rollease Acmeda Begins Operations in Hope Mills; Creates 50 JobsRollease Acmeda, a worldwide company in the window covering industry, has begun operations at a new state-of-the-art facility in Cumberland County. The company create at least 50 local jobs. The facility, located off Tom Starling Road, includes 100,000 SF of distribution space and will serve as the hub for the Americas region. The company has […]
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GMAX Industries Chooses Winston-Salem; Invests $11.4 Million, Creates 36 Jobs
Read more GMAX Industries Chooses Winston-Salem; Invests $11.4 Million, Creates 36 JobsGMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of medical products, will create 36 new jobs in Forsyth County. The company will invest $11.4 million to establish its first North American production facility in Winston-Salem. GMAX provides essential products, including medical textiles, patient bedside plastics and single-use OEM components. The company is expanding its U.S. footprint with a […]
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Cascade Die Casting Group Expands in High Point; Creates 43 Jobs and Invests $8 Million
Read more Cascade Die Casting Group Expands in High Point; Creates 43 Jobs and Invests $8 MillionCascade Die Casting Group, an advanced manufacturer specializing in aluminum and zinc die casting, will expand its existing operations in High Point. The company will invest a minimum of $8 million in new real and personal property improvements, equipment, and machinery, and will create at least 43 new full-time jobs at 1800 Albertson Road and […]
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Joyalways Selects Reidsville; Invest $18 Million and Creates 113 Jobs
Read more Joyalways Selects Reidsville; Invest $18 Million and Creates 113 JobsJoyalways, a global hygiene products manufacturer, will establish its first U.S.-based wet wipe manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina. The company will invest more than $18 million and create 113 new jobs with an average annual wage of $54,391 over the next three years. The company, a subsidiary of Tongling Jieya Biogic Technology Stock Co., […]
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Purple Crow Opens New Headquarters in Winston-Salem; Invests $50 Million and Adds 199 Jobs
Read more Purple Crow Opens New Headquarters in Winston-Salem; Invests $50 Million and Adds 199 JobsPurple Crow, a leading supplier of Hispanic food products along the East Coast, has opened a new headquarters location in Whitaker Park in Winston‑Salem The company will invest $50 million and plans to create 199 new jobs by 2028, offering average salaries of $72,000/year. Read more…
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JetZero Selects the Piedmont Triad International Airport for $4.7 Billion Production Facility, Creates 14,560 Jobs
Read more JetZero Selects the Piedmont Triad International Airport for $4.7 Billion Production Facility, Creates 14,560 JobsJetZero, a breakthrough aviation company, will invest more than $4.7 billion and create 14,560 jobs in Guilford County to build its first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO). This is the largest economic development project in North Carolina history based on job commitment. The company plans to break ground on […]
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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 […]