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Ralph Lauren Corp. could add 500 jobs in High Point
And could add $142 million to the tax base
HIGH POINT, NC , May 3, 2012 - Ralph Lauren Corp. currently has 1,400 employees and a wide range of operations in High Point – including three distribution centers, a customer contact center, various office functions, a research and development facility, and more.
Ashley Furniture announces 550 jobs, $80 million facility in Davie County
Company’s announcement ceremony held in High Point
HIGH POINT, NC , April 20, 2012 - In the four days before the start of the High Point Market – the world’s largest home furnishings trade show –announcements made in High Point by Stanley Furniture and Ashley Furniture created considerable industry “buzz.”
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Stanley Furniture moves headquarters to High Point
Governor Perdue’s office makes the announcement
HIGH POINT, NC , April 16, 2012 - Stanley Furniture, a manufacturer and marketer of premium wood residential furniture, will expand its presence in High Point by consolidating its showroom and two existing corporate offices to a new downtown facility. The company plans to create 42 jobs and invest $4 million over the next three years. "More ..."
Stanley Furniture considering High Point for headquarters / showroom
Could be “transformational addition for downtown”
HIGH POINT, NC , March 23, 2012 - Stanley Furniture Company is considering downtown High Point for a joint corporate headquarters / showroom facility. If the company picks High Point for this new facility, Stanley corporate offices – currently located out of state – would relocate to 200 N. Hamilton St. in downtown High Point. Forty-two jobs would be added to the existing local workforce of thirteen. "More ..."
Pasha Home Fashions to open upholstered furniture manufacturing facility
HIGH POINT, NC , March 23, 2012 - Pasha Home Fashions will be opening an upholstered furnishings production facility in southern High Point. The company recently purchased a 100,000-square ft. building at 240 Berkley St., where the company expects to hire 30 workers. Pasha also owns a showroom building on S. Main St. "More ..."
High Point’s MSA ranks #7 nationally for attracting new industry
For five years in a row, region has ranked in Top 10
HIGH POINT, NC , March 1, 2012 - For the fifth year in a row, the Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Statistical Area earned a Top 10 national ranking for attracting new industry, according to Site Selection Magazine. The MSA is composed of Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham counties. "More ..."
Solstas, Ralph Lauren offer back-to-back punch
High Point takes pride in economic milestones
HIGH POINT, NC , February 13, 2012 - Fourteen months apart, High Point announced the two largest job-creation projects in the last 13 years: the December 2010 announcement by Ralph Lauren Corp. of its 400-job project and the February 8 announcement of 500 jobs by Solstas Lab Partners. "More ..."
Thomas Built Buses adding 50 jobs as it ramps up production
Company recognized as “Environmental Steward”
HIGH POINT, NC , February 9, 2012 - Thomas Built Buses – a division of Daimler Trucks – is stepping up production and adding 50 jobs. The company was recognized by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources for its superior environmental performance, commitment to continued reduction of its environmental impact, and demonstrated commitment to exceed regulatory compliance. "More ..."
Solstas Lab Partners announces 500-job expansion in High Point
Largest job-creation project in the city in more than 13 years
HIGH POINT, NC , February 8, 2012 - Governor Bev Perdue announced today that Solstas Lab Partners –a medical and diagnostic laboratories company co-headquartered in High Point – will be creating 500 jobs. The company currently has a local workforce of more than 720 fulltime and 140 part-time employees. The project will accommodate the expansion of the company’s information technology, human resources, and other office and lab functions. "More ..."
High Point University to create 116 jobs this year, just added 144 last year
And will add 400 more jobs over five years
HIGH POINT, NC , January 27, 2012 - High Point University, the 8th largest employer in the city, will have 1,126 employees by August with the addition of 116 new jobs. It added 144 jobs in 2011.
New positions include 50 faculty members for undergraduate and doctoral programs, administrative staff, food service, security, and athletics. The jobs pay an average of $62,000 annually. "More ..."
Solstas Lab Partners considering 500-job expansion in High Point
Company already has 721 local employees
HIGH POINT, NC , January 6, 2012 - A local company is considering High Point for the largest job-creation project in the city in more than a decade. Solstas Lab Partners is a medical and diagnostic laboratories company co-headquartered in High Point, where it currently has 721 employees. If High Point is picked for this major expansion, 500 additional jobs would be created. "More ..."
Gary George Designs’ new manufacturing facility could hire up to 30
Company official says “The ‘High Point brand’ has impressive cachet”
HIGH POINT, NC , December 16, 2011 - Gary George Designs is opening a new manufacturing operation in south High Point. The New York-based company – which specializes in contemporary upholstered furniture for residential, hospitality, and contract customers – will operate a framing / upholstery division at 1323 Dorris Ave. As the company ramps up its local operations, it could hire as many as 25-30 local employees. "More ..."
“Meteoric rise” at High Point University
Latest announcement is $40 million project
HIGH POINT, NC , December 9, 2011 - Since 2005, High Point University has added 2,350 more students; has grown its campus from 92 to 300 acres; has built 47 buildings; has added 18 majors; has more than doubled its faculty; and has nearly quadrupled its annual budget. "The only way you can describe High Point University is a meteoric rise," says President Nido Qubein. "More ..."
Cornerstone to add 135 jobs, invest $25 million
HIGH POINT, NC , December 2, 2011 - Cornerstone Health Care, the region’s largest independent physicians group, will invest $25 million and add 135 staff members during the next two years. About half of the jobs will be in information technology. The organization is High Point’s 7th largest employer with 946 employees. "More ..."
For 4th year in a row, High Point wins national “distribution / warehousing” award
From Expansion Solutions Magazine
HIGH POINT, NC , November 15, 2011 - For the fourth year in a row, the City of High Point has won a national award for its distribution / warehousing industry sector. Expansion Solutions Magazine named High Point a winner of its 2011 Awards of Excellence. In April 2011, Ralph Lauren Corp. opened its third major High Point distribution center. The award recognizes communities that have “made exceptional progress in economic development by successfully recruiting, retaining, and growing businesses” in distribution. "More ..."
Honda Aircraft announces $80 million expansion, 419 more jobs
For the “HondaJet” project
HIGH POINT, NC , October 11, 2011 - Honda Aircraft Co. has chosen Piedmont Triad International Airport – which is less than one mile from the High Point city limits – for an $80 million expansion. That expansion includes a new maintenance / repair / overhaul center and the addition of 419 new jobs over the next five years. The new jobs will be in addition to the approximately 650 employees that already work for Honda locally. "More ..."
For 10th year in a row, High Point EDC wins major publications award
IEDC recognizes “Community Profile 2010-2011”
HIGH POINT, NC , September 20, 2011 - The International Economic Development Council honored a publication jointly produced by the High Point Economic Development Corporation and the Greensboro Economic Development Alliance. It is the 10th year in a row that the HPEDC has won a major economic development award for one its publications. "More ..."
FedEx Ground opens major facility
“Super hub” could grow to more than 1,400 workers
KERNERSVILLE, NC , September 15, 2011 - FedEx Ground has opened a 415,000-square foot distribution hub, located just north of the High Point city limits. The city extended a $2.8 million sewer line to serve the 125-acre FedEx Ground site. The company selected the region because of its access to major highways, its proximity to customers, and its strong labor pool. "More ..."
Le Caselle, Italian snack food maker, chooses High Point
Company will open with an initial workforce of 19
HIGH POINT, NC , September 9, 2011 - An Italian snack food maker has purchased a 68,000-square-foot building that will become home to its first manufacturing facility in North America. Le Caselle, based in Pontevico in northern Italy, bought the facility at 8221 Tyner Rd. The company produces snack pellets similar to dried pasta that are made of potato, cereals, vegetables or legumes. "More ..."
Ralph Lauren Corp. unveils 4th High Point facility
Company to add 400 jobs to its 1,222-person High Point workforce
HIGH POINT, NC , September 8, 2011 - Ralph Lauren Corp. unveiled its latest High Point facility – a 343,000-square-foot building on Eagle Hill Dr. This new facility handles distribution of the company’s home goods / bedding products. The company also a retail distribution center, a customer apparel fulfillment and contact center, and an R&D facility in the city. "More ..."
High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem produce Community Profile 2011-2012
Joint marketing brochure also available in six foreign languages
HIGH POINT, NC , September 1, 2011 - Local economic development organizations have collaborated to publish a brochure, designed to provide a brief economic overview of their communities. Community Profile 2011-2012 will be distributed to prospective companies, site selection consultants, and others seeking to learn more about the cities of High Point, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro – and the counties of Forsyth and Guilford – as a successful location for business. "More ..."
High Point again earns “Public Power Award of Excellence”
For 4th year in a row
HIGH POINT, NC , August 26, 2011 - ElectriCities presented the City of High Point with its Public Power Award of Excellence – for the fourth year in a row. High Point won in the “competitive business environment” category due to the City’s economic development successes and attributes. High Point is a member of ElectriCities, the $1.2 billion public power service corporation serving 500,000 retail customers in 51 communities. "More ..."
Solstas Lab Partners adds 203 jobs in last year
Company also looking for an additional 62 employees today
HIGH POINT, NC , August 26, 2011 - Solstas Lab Partners – the new name for the company formed by the 2010 merger of High Point-based Spectrum Laboratory Network and Virginia-based Carilion Labs – is expanding its corporate and scientific operations in High Point. The company has increased its local workforce by 203 positions in the last year and is continuing to hire. Solstas performs clinical laboratory testing services for health care providers, ranging from simple blood tests to more complicated genetic and esoteric tests. "More ..."
Bermex expands in High Point
HIGH POINT, NC , August 15, 2011 - Canadian furniture company Bermex has acquired a 95,000-square foot building on English Rd. which it hopes to turn in to “the talk of the town.” "More ..."
L&S Lighting Corp., Four Seasons Sales open in High Point
HIGH POINT, NC , July 28, 2011 - Four Seasons Sales & Service and Italian-based L&S Lighting Corp. have joined the High Point business community. The two companies have moved into facilities on Green Point Dr. "More ..."
Honda Aircraft to hire 100 employees
For its airport production facility
HIGH POINT, NC , July 13, 2011 - Honda Aircraft Company expects to hire 100 employees next year for its new light business jet production facility. The company currently has about 600 employees on its campus on the grounds of Piedmont Triad International Airport, which is less than one mile from the High Point city limits. "More ..."
HIGH POINT: “Central and well connected”
According to ElectriCities, NC’s $1.2 billion public power service corp.
HIGH POINT, NC , July 11, 2011 - High Point is “arguably one of the most well-connected cities in the nation,” according to an economic development publication. High Point’s distribution sector “is a sophisticated industry cluster capable of moving all kinds of products, from bulk materials to precious cargo, anywhere in the world with incredibly efficiency.” "More ..."
High Point University draws 77,000 visitors annually
Local shops, restaurants, and hotels feel economic boost
HIGH POINT, NC , July 11, 2011 - High Point University provided a boost to the city’s economy in the 2010-2011 academic year. Nearly 77,000 visitors came to High Point through admissions, athletic, cultural, family, and community events. "More ..."
High Point Regional plans $56.3 million expansion
Construction could start in early 2012
HIGH POINT, NC , May 27, 2011 - High Point Regional Health System is planning a $56.3 million construction project that includes the renovation and expansion of the hospital’s operating rooms and upgrades to its building infrastructure. The organization is High Point’s second largest employer, with a workforce of more than 2,000. "More ..."
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