Duke Energy has granted more than $900,000 to NC Community Colleges to support apprenticeship programs across North Carolina. The four NC Community Colleges in the Piedmont Triad that will receive funds are: Alamance Community College… Read more »
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NC Receives $6 million U.S. Labor Department grant
North Carolina has received a $6 million U.S. Labor Department grant to support jobs and workforce training in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Division of Workforce Solutions requested the funds that were provided… Read more »
Ontex Group invests in Rockingham County
Ontex Group will invest $96 million and create 403 jobs in Rockingham County. The Belgium-based manufacturer of diaper and feminine hygiene products will open its first U.S. production site in Wentworth. The plant will open… Read more »
Ashley Furniture hiring in Davie County
Ashley Furniture Industries will hire more than 100 full-time associates at its manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment facility in Advance. The company is looking to fill the positions as soon as possible in order to meet… Read more »
NC A&T earns $8 million NASA grant
An interdisciplinary team led by North Carolina A&T has received a four-year, $8 million award from NASA to address traffic congestion by developing, testing and eventually deploying air passenger taxis as a supplemental means of… Read more »
Site Selection Magazine Ranks Triad MSA as sixth best for corporate facility investments
Site Selection Magazine has ranked the Greensboro-High Point metropolitan area as the sixth best in the country for corporate facility investments in metropolitan areas with a population between 200,000 and 1 million. The MSA was… Read more »
Quantum Materials Expands in High Point
Quantum Materials, a manufacturer of custom, advanced textiles will invest $3.5 million in new equipment and create 10 to 15 new jobs in 2020. The investment will allow the company to meet increased demand for… Read more »
Pactiv Corp. Expands in Greensboro
Pactiv Corp., a food packaging manufacturer and distributor, will invest $8 million in new equipment and create 25 new jobs in Greensboro. The average wage for all new positions will be $48,200. Fred Mooney, Pactiv… Read more »
North Carolina Tops Forbes’ Best States for Business Ranking
North Carolina holds the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ Best States for Business ranking for the second year in a row. Forbes says North Carolina’s advantages include labor, energy and tax costs that are all… Read more »
Häfele America Adding Staff in Archdale
Häfele America Co., a furniture and cabinetry hardware provider in Archdale, has created a new division to serve the hospitality industry. The division, which will offer products including electronic access solutions, LED lighting and sliding… Read more »