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Andrews High School Hosts Aviation Career Day
Read more Andrews High School Hosts Aviation Career DayAndrews High School hosted an Aviation Career Day for middle school students from Guilford County to learn more about the different career opportunities in aviation. Students could participate in hands-on activities, such as flight simulators and drones, and interact with representatives from the Piedmont Triad’s largest employers in aviation including Boeing, Honda Jet, HAECO and […]
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Dai Nippon Printing Co. to Bring 352 Jobs to Davidson County
Read more Dai Nippon Printing Co. to Bring 352 Jobs to Davidson CountyDai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), a lithium-ion battery pouch manufacturer, will create 352 new jobs in Davidson County. The company will invest $233 million to build its first U.S. advanced manufacturing facility in the City of Linwood. DNP manufactures lithium-ion battery pouches for electric vehicles. The durable yet soft, flexible plastic packaging material will […]
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Toyota to Invest an Additional $8 Billion; Create an Additional 3,000 Jobs
Read more Toyota to Invest an Additional $8 Billion; Create an Additional 3,000 JobsToyota will invest an additional $8 billion in its first North American electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, adding another 3,000 jobs. The project, called “Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina” was initially a $1.29 billion investment announced in 2021 with expansions in 2022 and 2023 and is now valued at $13.9 billion. The project will create […]
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Siemens Mobility, Inc. to Build in Davidson County, Create 506 Jobs and Invest $220 Million
Read more Siemens Mobility, Inc. to Build in Davidson County, Create 506 Jobs and Invest $220 MillionSiemens Mobility, Inc., global manufacturer of rail transportation vehicles and control systems, will build a major advanced manufacturing and rail services center in Davidson County, creating 506 jobs. The company will invest $220 million in Lexington, creating a new carbon neutral facility that will serve the company’s East Coast markets. Siemens Mobility’s advanced manufacturing center […]
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Wolfspeed will Invest $5 billion for New Facility in Chatham County
Read more Wolfspeed will Invest $5 billion for New Facility in Chatham CountyWolfspeed, a global leader in silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing, has chosen Siler City, NC for its newest semiconductor manufacturing plant. The company plans to invest more than $5 billion and will create 1,800 jobs. Wolfspeed, headquartered in Durham, was founded over 30 years ago on the campus of North Carolina State University. The company has […]
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Toyota to Invest Additional $2.5 billion, Create 350 More Jobs at Greensboro-Randolph Megasite
Read more Toyota to Invest Additional $2.5 billion, Create 350 More Jobs at Greensboro-Randolph MegasiteToyota will invest an additional $2.5 billion in its newest North American facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC). This investment adds capacity to support battery electric vehicle (BEV) battery production and adds 350 jobs, bringing the total employment to approximately 2,100. Scheduled to begin production in 2025, the facility will produce batteries for hybrid […]
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Altec to Expand in Mount Airy; Create 100 Jobs
Read more Altec to Expand in Mount Airy; Create 100 JobsAltec will make a significant investment to strengthen its existing operations, result in the creation of 100 new jobs and reinforce Mount Airy’s role as a competitive manufacturing hub. The project will begin with construction of a new maintenance facility, allowing maintenance staff to relocate from an existing wing of the current building to a […]
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Greensboro Science Center Expanding
Read more Greensboro Science Center ExpandingA new café, retail and rental complex coming to the Greensboro Science Center will elevate the guest experience. Constructed as part of Expedition Rainforest: The Greensboro Biodome and Aquatic Rehabilitation and Conservation Center, the upper zoo plaza will be reimagined into a vibrant new hub featuring a brand-new café, enhanced retail offerings and rental spaces. […]
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Davidson County Moving Forward with Sports Complex
Read more Davidson County Moving Forward with Sports ComplexWhat is currently hundreds of acres of land will soon be home to the $65 million Davidson County Sports Complex. Davidson County Parks and Recreation Director Thomas Marshburn gave us a sneak peek of where the project will be built, directly behind Southmont Elementary School off NC 8 and Owens Road. “We’re shooting to open […]
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German National Football Team Selects Winston-Salem
Read more German National Football Team Selects Winston-SalemThe German Men’s National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters. Germany is one of the most successful national teams in the history of the sport, having won FIFA World Cup titles […]
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The Pyrle to Anchor Downtown Greensboro’s Live-Music Scene
Read more The Pyrle to Anchor Downtown Greensboro’s Live-Music SceneThe Pyrle is set to become a primary anchor for the south end of Elm Street, filling a “missing link” in Greensboro’s live-music ecosystem as an intimate, high-energy alternative to the Tanger Center. The multi-level venue features a state-of-the-art Meyer sound system, a large LED wall, and flexible space designed for concerts, film festivals, and […]
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Hoffman & Hoffman to Expand in Greensboro; Invest $13.5 Million, Create 131 New Jobs
Read more Hoffman & Hoffman to Expand in Greensboro; Invest $13.5 Million, Create 131 New JobsHoffman & Hoffman, Inc., a leader in delivering comprehensive HVAC solutions and building automation services, has announced a $13.5 million capital investment to expand operations at its new location on Triad Center Drive in Greensboro, NC. The project will create 131 new, high-quality jobs with an average annual salary of $77,137, while retaining 335 existing […]