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Greensboro’s transformation into a thriving music destination is earning national recognition. A recent feature on the South’s best music towns highlighted the city’s growing live music scene and the momentum building around venues like The Pyrle. As the Carolina Core continues to grow, investments in arts, culture and quality of life help attract talent, visitors and new opportunities to the region. bit.ly/4dUosiB @gsochamber

Growth requires infrastructure, and TriRiver Water is helping lay the groundwork for the Carolina Core’s future. Serving Sanford, Chatham County and Siler City, the regional utility is expanding water treatment capacity from 12 million to 30 million gallons per day while supporting housing, industry and major economic development projects across central North Carolina. Regional collaboration continues to create the capacity needed for long-term growth and investment. bit.ly/4ocqkGO @GrowSanfordNC @chathamedc

The Carolina Core’s long-term investment strategy continues to create new opportunities. In a recent interview, @sametcorp CEO Arthur Samet highlighted the region’s momentum in advanced manufacturing and said that emerging technologies such as AI and robotics could create significant new opportunities for the Carolina Core to compete on a global scale. With strong sites, talent and infrastructure, the region remains positioned for continued growth. bit.ly/3RVeoxc @gsochamber

Workforce development continues to fuel growth across the Carolina Core. @iamcccc recently graduated more than 200 Health Sciences students, many of whom are already entering healthcare careers in Chatham, Harnett and Lee counties. As communities grow, programs like these help ensure the region has the skilled workforce needed to meet increasing healthcare demands. bit.ly/4uKUHXu @harnettecondev @GrowSanfordNC @chathamedc

The Carolina Core continues to play a major role in North Carolina’s growing wine industry. During North Carolina Wine Month, Governor Josh Stein visited Surry County to highlight a sector that has grown from just a handful of wineries to more than 200 statewide. The Yadkin Valley remains a key driver of agritourism, supporting jobs, local businesses and rural economic growth across the Carolina Core. bit.ly/3QbOPaE @SCEDPprez

Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway is proving that quality-of-life investments can drive economic growth. The four-mile urban trail has helped generate more than $612 million in adjacent private investment, with additional residential, hospitality, retail and mixed-use projects continuing to emerge around the corridor. Another example of how the Carolina Core is creating vibrant places that attract residents, talent and investment. bit.ly/4uacOF9 @gsochamber

Talent attraction continues to pay dividends in the Carolina Core. A new study found Boomerang Greensboro generates an estimated $26.1 million in annual economic impact for the Greensboro-High Point region by helping former residents reconnect with career opportunities and return to the area. As the region grows, talent attraction and retention remain key drivers of long-term economic success. bit.ly/4vd7r8U @gsochamber @ActionGSO

The Carolina Core’s future workforce is getting a hands-on introduction to innovation. Asheboro City Schools recently opened the Toyota Experience Lab at the Global Innovation Center, giving students and families opportunities to explore advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies, and innovation through interactive learning experiences. Another example of industry and education working together to prepare the next generation of talent in Randolph County and across the Carolina Core. bit.ly/4vjY9YX @Randolph_EDC

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At the @ncbiotech's BioNight, leaders highlighted a region that now includes 82 bioscience companies, more than 8,100 employees and $859M in announced life sciences investment since 2022. From regenerative medicine to biotech startups and workforce development, the Carolina Core continues to strengthen its role as a leading innovation hub. bit.ly/4vmmQE8

High Point continues to earn national recognition. The city was recently named one of North Carolina’s best places to live, reflecting its strong job market, affordability, quality of life and continued growth. From @HPMarketNews and @HighPointU to downtown investment and population growth, High Point remains an important driver of opportunity across the Carolina Core. bit.ly/3RI8QWL @HPEDC

The Carolina Core’s aerospace and defense momentum continues to grow. Drone manufacturer @deltablack_aero recently expanded to Southern Pines, citing North Carolina’s strengths in unmanned systems and defense innovation. The company pointed to the region’s connection to RTP, Fort Bragg and Greensboro’s aerospace cluster, including @boomsupersonic and @hondajet. Another sign of the region’s growing role in advanced aviation and defense technology. bit.ly/4u8pxs0 @gsochamber

A major milestone has been reached in the Carolina Core’s aerospace sector. @JetZeroAero broke ground on June 15 on its $4.7B manufacturing campus at @flyfrompti in Greensboro. The project is expected to create more than 14,500 jobs, making it the largest jobs announcement in North Carolina history. Another step forward in the region’s rise as a leading aerospace and advanced manufacturing hub. bit.ly/4u3eaBr @gsochamber

The Carolina Core’s golf leadership continues making an impact beyond the course. A recent story highlighted @WyndhamChamp Executive Director Mark Brazil’s efforts to help restore the historic Asheville Municipal Golf Course following damage from Hurricane Helene. The recovery effort has drawn support from PGA TOUR players, corporate partners and the broader golf community across North Carolina. bit.ly/4vaz6HC

North Carolina’s new “First in Opportunity” economic development strategy is focused on long-term growth, workforce development, infrastructure, housing and expanding opportunity statewide. The Carolina Core continues to be well-positioned to help power that future through growing momentum in manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, life sciences and innovation. bit.ly/4tVMcre @EDPNC

Greensboro-based @KontoorBrands announced plans to sell Lee to Authentic Brands Group in a deal valued at least $750M, with the potential to exceed $1B. The move allows Kontoor to focus future growth around @Wrangler and @HellyHansen while continuing the evolution of the Carolina Core’s apparel and consumer products sector. bit.ly/4f9Vg8e @gsochamber

The Carolina Core’s growth story continues attracting new residents. A recent study found Greensboro led the nation in homeowner mobility growth from 2019 to 2024, while renter mobility also increased in both Greensboro and Winston-Salem despite national slowdowns. Affordability, housing options and expanding economic opportunity continue driving momentum across the region. bit.ly/3RJczmP @gsochamber @greater_ws

Wake Forest University has named Rice University business dean Peter Rodriguez as its next president. The leadership transition comes as @WakeForest continues expanding its role in research, innovation and talent development across Winston-Salem and the Carolina Core. bit.ly/42Tyzhk @greater_ws

The Carolina Core is thinking bigger about its aviation future. Regional leaders recently visited Wichita, Kansas, the “Air Capital of the World,” to study how the Piedmont Triad can continue to build on its growing aerospace momentum at @flyfrompti. With @boomsupersonic, @JetZeroAero, @hondajet and expanding workforce partnerships, the region is positioning itself as a next-generation aerospace hub. myfox8.com/news/north-caroli… @gsochamber

Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway has reached a major milestone! On May 16, the city opened the final section of the 4-mile Downtown Greenway, first envisioned in 2001. Since opening its first segment in 2010, the project has helped drive more than $612M in economic development while connecting neighborhoods, parks, public art and downtown destinations. bit.ly/4eQ2dez @gsochamber