NC Carolina Core

06/12/2026

Lumentum plans to invest more than $600 million into its Greensboro semiconductor facility while adding 400 to 500 jobs over the next two years. The project, backed by a major partnership with NVIDIA, will produce optical components supporting next-generation AI data centers.

The investment builds on the Carolina Core’s growing momentum in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and high-tech infrastructure.
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Greensboro Chamber of Commerce

Connections made through the small world of certain semiconductors helped keep a Triad fabrication facility that was close to being shut down operating and with growth prospects ahead.

06/10/2026

More than 2,000 athletes were in Greensboro for a major swimming championship at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.

Since opening, events at the facility have generated more than $224 million in estimated economic impact, helping strengthen the Carolina Core’s sports tourism economy.

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Greensboro Chamber of Commerce

Competitors up to age 95 will compete at the GAC this week/weekend.

06/08/2026

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says the company’s partnership with Corning Incorporated could help revitalize American manufacturing.

With optical cable manufacturing in Hickory, Newton and Winston-Salem, the Carolina Core is helping support the infrastructure powering AI and next-generation connectivity.

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Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted his company's partnership with Corning as an opportunity to reinvest in American manufacturing.

06/05/2026

Lumentum has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Greensboro, where the company plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars and support more than 400 jobs.

Located along the Piedmont Triad Parkway, the facility will produce advanced optical components used in artificial intelligence data centers, further strengthening the region’s position in next-generation technology manufacturing.

With continued investment from companies across the aerospace, semiconductor and advanced industries, the Carolina Core continues to build momentum as a hub for innovation and high-tech manufacturing.

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Greensboro Chamber of Commerce

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A company behind technology used to power AI has set up shop in Greensboro. Lumentum Holdings Inc. celebrated the opening of its newest U.S. manufacturing facility t…

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Tourism continues to be a major economic driver across the Carolina Core.

From national sporting events and conventions to international visitors and cultural festivals, Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem are seeing strong momentum in visitor spending and regional visibility.

Major events like High Point Market, ACC Championships and FIFA World Cup training camps continue to elevate the region’s profile and support local businesses, hospitality and jobs.

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Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
High Point Economic Development Corporation
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Triad tourism leaders say tourism is booming across Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem with visitors continuing to pump dollars into the local economy thr…

06/01/2026

O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro and JOLO Winery & Vineyards were named among OpenTable’s top 100 brunch destinations in the country.

From refined hospitality experiences to destination dining near Pilot Mountain, the Carolina Core continues to attract attention for its quality of place and visitor experiences.

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Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Surry County Economic Development Partnership

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two popular Triad restaurants are getting national attention as brunch hotspots. OpenTable named Afternoon Tea at the O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro and the JOLO Winery…

05/29/2026

Amtrak offers a unique way to explore North Carolina, linking Charlotte, High Point and Raleigh through a growing mix of cultural and outdoor experiences. Installations from artist Thomas Dambo, placed across the route, highlight how public art and placemaking are enhancing destinations along the corridor.

With strong rail connections and creative attractions, the Carolina Core continues to strengthen its appeal for visitors and talent.

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High Point Economic Development Corporation

Discover the trolls’ hidden locations to uncover clues leading to the secret Grandmother Tree. Explore seven massive recycled-material trolls across North Carolina on a unique scavenger hunt.

05/27/2026

IFB Solutions, headquartered in Winston-Salem, employs approximately 700 people and operates programs in 22 states that provide jobs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

As the organization approaches its 90th anniversary, it continues to expand into new areas, including remote workforce training and e-commerce, helping remove barriers to employment and increase access to meaningful careers.

Efforts like this highlight the importance of inclusive workforce strategies in strengthening the Carolina Core’s long-term economic growth.

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Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.

WINSTON-SALEM — For nearly nine decades, a Winston-Salem nonprofit has quietly built a business model around a simple idea: Blindness should not prevent someone from having a job. IFB Solutions — with manufacturing operations in Asheville and Winston-Salem, where it is headquartered — employs ...