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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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John Deere to Expand in Kernersville; Invest $70 Million, Add 150 New Jobs
Read more John Deere to Expand in Kernersville; Invest $70 Million, Add 150 New JobsJohn Deere, a manufacturer of heavy equipment and machinery, will invest about $70 million to build a new 380,000-square-foot factory in Kernersville, an expansion of its John Deere Kernersville campus. The factory will produce small, 6 to 10 metric ton, excavators and is expected to add about 150 new jobs. Currently, about 600 salaried and […]
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Walmart Adding 600,000 SF, Creating 450 Jobs at Mebane Distribution Center
Read more Walmart Adding 600,000 SF, Creating 450 Jobs at Mebane Distribution CenterWalmart plans to build a second distribution center in Mebane, NC and create 450 jobs. The facility will be 599,006 sq ft and will be built in front of, to the west and right of, the existing Walmart distribution center, which is 460,000 sq ft. The new facility will be a distribution center for dry […]
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Emmy-winning Production Company Moving Headquarters to Greensboro
Read more Emmy-winning Production Company Moving Headquarters to Greensboro7 Cinematics, a production company that has won multiple Emmys, is relocating its headquarters, production and warehouse facilities from LA and Nashville to Greensboro. The company has taken space in the former Triad Stage building in downtown Greensboro and is finalizing construction for its offices, state-of-the-art editing suites and a high-end screening room for clients […]
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Innovative Construction Group Plans to Invest $39.8 Million, Create 157 Jobs in Chatham County
Read more Innovative Construction Group Plans to Invest $39.8 Million, Create 157 Jobs in Chatham CountyInnovative Construction Group, LLC, an off-site construction services company serving developers, general contractors, and professional builders, plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Chatham County and the Town of Siler City. The company plans to make a capital investment of approximately $39.8 million which will create as many as 157 jobs over the next […]
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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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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 […]
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Environmental Air Systems to Expand in Randolph County; Create 300 Jobs, Invest $20 Million
Read more Environmental Air Systems to Expand in Randolph County; Create 300 Jobs, Invest $20 MillionEnvironmental Air Systems, LLC (EAS), headquartered in High Point NC has selected Asheboro as a site for a major expansion of its structural assembly operations. This expansion supports the Specialized Volumetric Modular Industry, which serves key markets including pharmaceutical, data, and semiconductor sectors. Driven by continued growth and increasing customer demand, EAS identified Asheboro as […]
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Food Lion Parent to Invest $860 Million and Create 505 Jobs in Guilford County
Read more Food Lion Parent to Invest $860 Million and Create 505 Jobs in Guilford CountyAhold Delhaize USA, the leading grocery retail group and parent company of Food Lion, will invest more than $860 million to build a new distribution center in the Guilford County section of the City of Burlington. Over time, the project will create 505 full-time jobs and support distribution infrastructure for the company’s grocery brands on […]
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GTCC Breaks Ground on New Aviation Campus
Read more GTCC Breaks Ground on New Aviation CampusGuilford Technical Community College officially broke ground on the first phase of its new aviation campus. Minutes away from Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA), the $34.6 million, 70,000-square-foot training center will be constructed on GTCC’s Cameron campus and will expand the college’s aviation training facilities. The new campus will house the college’s aviation programs such […]