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Metal Works to Expand in High Point; Add 20 Jobs
Read more Metal Works to Expand in High Point; Add 20 JobsMetal Works of High Point will expand its operations, investing $2,819,000 and adding 20 jobs. The company has purchased 1245 Hickory Chapel Rd. The 37,050-sf property will house a powder-coating line and additional room for assembly to help meet growing demand. The family-owned company, headquartered in High Point, manufactures metal components, weldments and assemblies for […]
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Lotus Bakeries to Create 62 New Jobs in Alamance County; Invest $84 Million
Read more Lotus Bakeries to Create 62 New Jobs in Alamance County; Invest $84 MillionSnack food company, Lotus Bakeries, will create 62 new jobs in Alamance County. The company will invest more than $84 million to add a new production facility at its Mebane location. New positions include operators, technicians, and material handlers, with a collective average annual salary of $47,873, exceeding Alamance County’s overall average annual wage of […]
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North Carolina Wins Area Development’s Inaugural Platinum Shovel Award
Read more North Carolina Wins Area Development’s Inaugural Platinum Shovel AwardNorth Carolina is one of two states that has received Area Development magazine’s inaugural 2022 Platinum Shovel award which recognizes states that went beyond the gold standard for investment and job creation. The Platinum Shovel award is part of Area Development’s annual celebration of economic development, which also includes the Gold and Silver Shovel awards. […]
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Four New Speculative Buildings Planned for Davie County
Read more Four New Speculative Buildings Planned for Davie CountyThe Davie County Economic Development Commission said that there are four new speculative buildings planned for the county’s industrial parks. The buildings will range from 130,000 to 500,000 square feet in space and are currently in the planning stages or under construction to replace those filled in 2021 or 2022 by Hayward Holdings, Sportsfield Specialties, […]
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Thomas Built Buses Hiring in High Point
Read more Thomas Built Buses Hiring in High PointThomas Built Buses has announced plans to hire up to 280 employees as it adds a production shift. The shift will be in the manufacturer’s Saf-T-Liner C2 plant, which produces traditional and electric school buses. Thomas Built was founded in High Point in 1916 as a streetcar manufacturer. It began making school buses in 1936. […]
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City of High Point to Establish a Small-Scale Manufacturing Hub
Read more City of High Point to Establish a Small-Scale Manufacturing HubThe City of High Point plans to purchase a former industrial property and redevelop it into a “small-scale manufacturing” hub for southwest High Point. The City Council has authorized the purchase of 300 Oak St., a former Harriss & Covington hosiery plant and a current furniture showroom, along with a vacant 1.3-acre lot across the […]
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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 […]