
NC Carolina Core
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The Carolina Core is a 120+ mile corridor from Winston-Salem to Fayetteville, NC representing @ptpNC, @gsoChamber, @Greater_WS & @HPEDC.
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http://www.NCCarolinaCore.com 12-09-2018 14:46:45
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.Governor Josh Stein just announced Canadian solar panel structures manufacturer, Opsun Systems, will open its first US facility in NC! The company will create 20 new jobs in Guilford County, while investing $9.3M in City of High Point. More: tinyurl.com/27jpjkrz #EconDev #Mfg #FDI



We celebrated progress in the Carolina Core at the Piedmont Triad, NC Breakfast Briefing with Governor Josh Stein Josh Stein and regional leaders! With over 55,000 jobs since 2018 and a new goal of 100,000 by 2038, the Carolina Core is proving itās not just North Carolinaās center...itās our next

Another win for the Carolina Core! šļø Maryland-based Gillespie Precast is bringing 60 new jobs to Randolph County with a new concrete manufacturing facility offering salaries well above the county average. Solid jobs, strong future. bit.ly/42oANWs Randolph County EDC

Mount Airy is investing $2.3M in Westwood Industrial Park to prepare a 130,000-sq-ft site-ready pad to attract new jobs and keep the Carolina Core competitive. Backed by Golden LEAF, N.C. Commerce and Surry County, this is a smart move to meet demand for shovel-ready sites.


Mebane is booming! With 14% population growth in just three years, this Carolina Core city is welcoming major investment: Buc-ee's Beaver, new hospitals from leading health systems, hundreds of homes and over 300,000 square feet of retail. Mebaneās growth is exciting but local leaders

Since joining High Point Economic Development Corporation in 2024, Peter Bishop has hit the ground running recruiting new companies, supporting existing ones and spotlighting why High Point stands out in the Carolina Core. With ready-to-go industrial space, strong infrastructure and a collaborative business

š¶ MerleFest 2025 packed Wilkes County with record crowds and iconic artists. From Governor Josh Stein to The Avett Brothers, this Carolina Core tradition proves our regionās cultural and economic strength. More than music - itās momentum! bit.ly/432zLhU


Downtown Greensboro is booming! š 9.3M downtown visits in 2024 šļø $471M in new development š” 63% growth in housing š¼ Named NCās No. 1 city for small business Downtown Greensboro is driving momentum across the Carolina Core! bit.ly/3YuFz2u City of Greensboro Greensboro Chamber

Eight Carolina Core economic developers have been recognized on Business North Carolina's "Power List 2025" as among the state's most influential leaders. Congratulations to: ⢠Brent Christensen, Greensboro Chamber ⢠Kevin Franklin, Randolph County EDC ⢠Loren Hill, Piedmont Triad, NC ⢠Mark Owens,


.Wolfspeed, Inc.'s $5B chip plant in Chatham County is nearly complete, and production is set to begin this year. With 1,800 jobs expected and deep ties to local schools and workforce efforts, this project is a game-changer for the Carolina Core! bit.ly/4dd2wNK Chatham Econ Dev

šGrowth alert! Hajoca outgrew its HQ and is doubling its space with a move to a 48K sq. ft. facility near PTI. With expanded services and reach, this move shows the Carolina Coreās strength in logistics and supply! bit.ly/3RQtTmP City of Greensboro Greensboro Chamber


The North Carolina Zoo has been named Newsweekās Best Zoo in the U.S. for the second year in a row! A major win for the Carolina Core, this recognition celebrates unforgettable guest experiences and world-class conservation and education efforts. bit.ly/4j9Xgvo Randolph County EDC

Winston-Salem is adding 180 new homes! ⢠D.R. Hortonās 55-home Starmount Village ⢠Hubbard Commercialās 156-home South Oak More housing = more momentum in the Carolina Core. bit.ly/433hJ0j Greater WS Inc.

Groundbreaking in Downtown Greensboro! The new 8-story AC Marriott is officially underway, bringing 150 hotel rooms, 350 apartments, retail and rooftop dining to the Carolina Core. Big momentum beyond Elm Street! bit.ly/4j5pR57 Greensboro Chamber


Iconic venue Ziggyās is bringing live music back to Downtown Greensboro! On South Elm, itās a new home for local + regional talent and a $200K boost to the Triadās music scene. bit.ly/4j3rArz Greensboro Chamber

āļø Boom Supersonic is gearing up to build its first full-scale Overture jet right here in City of Greensboro in 2026! With breakthrough tech that eliminates the sonic boom, domestic supersonic travel is now in reach, which could triple the market. bit.ly/43qfDb9 Greensboro Chamber