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High Point’s metro area earns Forbes’ “Best Bang” accolades
Ranked #30 for affordability
HIGH POINT, NC , December 7, 2009 - The Greensboro-High Point metro area is ranked at #30 on Forbes’ “Best Bang-for-the-Buck Cities” for affordability. The list ranked 100 cities on their affordability by analyzing information such as the overall housing market and affordability, real estate taxes, travel time to work, job forecasts, and unemployment rates.  "More ..."
High Point participates in Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit
DALLAS, TX , December 3, 2009 - High Point and Piedmont Triad Partnership representatives attended the Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit in Dallas. “Logistics and distribution operations are among the most active sectors for new and expanding activity in our region,” according to PTP President Don Kirkman. The delegation met “with companies to introduce them to the assets and advantages of the Piedmont Triad and to raise awareness” of the region.  "More ..."
High Point again wins national “distribution / warehousing” award
2nd year in a row from Expansion Solutions Magazine
HIGH POINT, NC , November 19, 2009 - For the second year in a row, the City of High Point and its High Point Economic Development Corp. have won a national award for its distribution / warehousing industry sector. Expansion Solutions Magazine named High Point a winner of its 2009 Awards of Excellence – in the distribution / warehousing category. The awards in 2009 and in 2008 recognize areas that have “made exceptional progress in economic development by successfully recruiting, retaining, and growing businesses” in that industry sector.  "More ..."
Guilford Tech’s Don Cameron elected High Point EDC chairman
Following Owen Bertschi’s two-year term
HIGH POINT, NC , November 19, 2009 - Don Cameron, president of Guilford Technical Community College, has been elected chairman of the board of the High Point Economic Development Corp. Other 2009-2011 officers are Charles Cain, first vice chair; Leah Price, second vice chair; and Ken Smith, treasurer / secretary.  "More ..."
High Point receives “Excellence in Economic Development” award
HPEDC annual report wins for 8th year in a row, 2nd time this year
RENO, NV , October 6, 2009 - For the eighth year in a row, an annual report of the High Point Economic Development Corp. has won a major award. In fact, in 2009, HPEDC’s annual report has won two awards. On October 6, the High Point annual report won the “Excellence in Economic Development” award at the annual conference of the International Economic Development Council held in Reno, Nevada. In August, that annual report also won an award from the Southern Economic Development Council at its annual conference in Point Clear, Alabama.  "More ..."
High Point participates in state financial services event in NYC
Seminar held at the New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK, NY , September 30, 2009 - Governor Beverly Perdue, Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco, and other state and local officials hosted a New York Stock Exchange event, which featured NC financial services executives. Those executives – including Mark Hanson of High Point’s Bank of America customer service facility – spoke to New York City colleagues about the business strengths of the High Point/Greensboro/Winston-Salem region and the state.  "More ..."
Fowler, Holcombe join High Point EDC board
Appointments made by High Point City Council
HIGH POINT, NC , September 14, 2009 - The board of directors of the High Point Economic Development Corp. has gained two new members: Steve Holcombe of TransTech Pharma and Phil Fowler of Geneva Corp. / Covington Power Services.  "More ..."
High Point receives ElectriCities’ award of excellence
For the 2nd year in a row
RALEIGH, NC , August 27, 2009 - The City of High Point received the “Public Power Award of Excellence” for its economic development successes. The award was presented by ElectriCities, the organization representing municipalities that own electric distribution systems.  "More ..."
High Point EDC represented at Canada / Southeast US conference
Canada is North Carolina’s #1 trading partner
HIGH POINT, NC , July 27, 2009 - Piedmont Triad representatives attended an international trade and economic development conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The second annual Southeastern United States / Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS / Canada) conference attracted more than 200 delegates from businesses, governments and economic development agencies. The program included discussions and site visits around topics in Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, and Port and Ocean Technologies.  "More ..."
High Point EDC represented at Biotechnology Industry Organization’s annual conference
Participating in the North Carolina Pavilion
HIGH POINT, NC , May 18, 2009 - Two Piedmont Triad Partnership representatives – including the president of the High Point Economic Development Corp. – attended the 2009 Biotechnology Industry Organization’s annual convention. Recognized as the world's largest biotechnology gathering, BIO 2009 drew more than 18,000 biotech executives, investors, journalists, policy makers, and scientists from more than 60 countries.  "More ..."
High Point wins 2008 Award of Excellence for “distribution / warehousing”
National award received from Expansion Solutions Magazine
HIGH POINT, NC , October 23, 2008 - The City of High Point and its High Point Economic Development Corp. have been selected as one of five national recipients of Expansion Solutions Magazine’s 2008 Awards of Excellence -- in the distribution / warehousing category. The award recognizes areas that have “made exceptional progress in economic development by successfully recruiting, retaining, and growing businesses” in that industry sector.  "More ..."
High Point EDC wins international award
For “High Point: Leading the nation in attracting new industry”
ATLANTA, GA , October 21, 2008 - For the seventh year in a row, an annual report of the High Point Economic Development Corp. has won a major award. The latest HPEDC Annual Report – entitled “High Point: Leading the nation in attracting new industry” – won the award at the annual conference of the International Economic Development  "More ..."
Smith, Tyson Jett, and Wear join High Point EDC board
Appointments made by High Point City Council, High Point Partners
HIGH POINT, NC , July 10, 2008 - The board of directors of the High Point Economic Development Corp. has gained three new members: Ken Smith of Smith Leonard; Annie Tyson Jett of B&C Associates; and Ralph Wear of RalphLauren.com.  "More ..."
Three new board members join High Point EDC
HIGH POINT, NC , November 19, 2007 - The board of directors of the High Point Economic Development Corp. has gained three new members: Maurice Hull, Marketplace Management; Brian McGhee, High Point Radisson Hotel; and Royster Tucker, III, North State Communications. Four members of the High Point EDC board have been reappointed: Charles Cain, Banner Pharmacaps; Harvey Lowd, Kao Specialties Americas; Dr. Adnan Mjalli, TransTech Pharma; and Ruffin Price, Ruffin Price Insurance.  "More ..."
HPEDC annual report wins award
For the sixth year in a row
LITTLE ROCK, AR , November 7, 2007 - The 2006 HPEDC Annual Report – entitled “The Keys to the City of High Point” – has been recognized by the Southern Economic Development Council. The award-winning annual report focuses on High Point's economic development projects of 2006 and those attributes that make High Point successful in economic development:  "More ..."
10 City employees receive business-friendly award
HIGH POINT, NC , March 7, 2007 - High Point City Manager Strib Boynton announced the creation of a new award for city employees: the “Can-do / Make It Happen” Business-Friendly award. The award will go annually to those city employees who particularly assisted the City of High Point and the High Point Economic Development Corp. on economic development projects and who consistently demonstrated a business-friendly approach.  "More ..."
High Point EDC’s annual report wins award
For the fifth year in a row
ORLANDO, FL , October 31, 2006 - “Achieving Business Success in High Point” -- the 2005 HPEDC Annual Report of the High Point Economic Development Corp. -- won the top award in its category from the Southern Economic Development Council.  "More ..."
Sandy Vernon joining High Point EDC
New Senior Vice President begins March 22
HIGH POINT, NC , March 6, 2006 - Sandy Vernon has been hired to be Senior Vice President for the High Point Economic Development Corp. “Sandy will bring an unparalleled level of professionalism to the High Point Economic Development Corp.,” said Loren Hill, HPEDC president.  "More ..."
High Point EDC welcomes new board members
HIGH POINT, NC , February 7, 2006 - Six new board members have been named to the High Point Economic Development Corp. The appointments were made by the High Point City Council and the High Point Partners.  "More ..."
High Point EDC annual report wins international award
For the third year in a row
CHICAGO, IL , September 27, 2005 - The International Economic Development Council has given an award to the High Point Economic Development Corp. for its 2004 Annual Report, "Successfully Diversifying High Point's Economy." Competing in the category of annual report by organizations serving areas with populations of 50,000-200,000, HPEDC is a clear standout.  "More ..."
High Point EDC wins international award
ST. LOUIS, MO , September 20, 2004 - The High Point Economic Development Corp. received an international award for its 2003 Annual Report: "Growing and Thriving in High Point." The annual report won the top award in its category from the International Economic Development Council.  "More ..."
High Point EDC welcomes four new members
HIGH POINT, NC , June 15, 2004 - The High Point City Council and the High Point Partners have appointed new members of the board of directors of the High Point Economic Development Corp.  "More ..."
High Point EDC receives two awards
HIGH POINT, NC , October 2, 2003 - The High Point Economic Development Corporation has earned its second and third awards in the last two weeks for its 2002 annual report. That report -- "North Carolina’s International City" -- was released in February 2003.  "More ..."
High Point EDC receives international award
CINCINNATI, OH , September 15, 2003 - The High Point Economic Development Corporation has earned an international award for its 2002 annual report. That report, North Carolina’s International City, was released in February 2003.  "More ..."
High Point EDC adds five new members
HIGH POINT, NC , August 21, 2003 - The High Point Economic Development Corporation is welcoming five persons who have joined its board of directors:  "More ..."
Hill to Chair Regional Economic Development Group
HIGH POINT, NC , August 1, 2003 - Loren Hill, president of the High Point Economic Development Corporation, was elected chair of the Economic Development Advisory Council of the Piedmont Triad Partnership on July 23, during EDAC’s monthly meeting.  "More ..."
High Point EDC Receives Award
HIGH POINT, NC , September 30, 2002 - The High Point Economic Development Corporation has earned a regional award for its 2001 HPEDC Annual Report, which was released in March 2002.  "More ..."