NC Carolina Core

08/24/2026

Workforce development continues to fuel growth across the Carolina Core.

Central Carolina Community College 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.

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Sanford Area Growth Alliance
Chatham Economic Development Corporation

For Amanda Merriman, the pin she received as she completed CCCC’s nursing program represented every late night, every sacrifice, and every moment she and her classmates chose to keep going. “We are no...

08/21/2026

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.

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Surry County Economic Development Partnership

Gov. Josh Stein visits Shelton Vineyards during North Carolina Wine Month.

08/19/2026

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.

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Greensboro Chamber of Commerce

The trail, looping four miles around downtown Greensboro, runs between two apartment complexes, the Greenway at Fisher Park and the Greenway at Stadium Park. As the names suggest, brothers Jim and Steve Jones valued the connection between the urban trail and the housing they built more than a decade...

08/17/2026

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.

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Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Action Greensboro

Since launching in late 2020, Boomerang Greensboro, a talent attraction initiative led by Action Greensboro, has delivered a significant and measurable economic return for the Greensboro–High Point region, according to

08/14/2026

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.

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Randolph County Economic Development Corporation

Toyota Experience Lab opens in Asheboro to inspire innovationWXII...

08/12/2026

This is a HUGE win for the Greensboro area! It's GO TIME!

GO by Raymond James

Under a multi-year agreement that begins in 2027, Raymond James will be the title sponsor of the longtime Greensboro-area PGA TOUR event: GO by Raymond James. The PGA TOUR announced it will become a Championship Series event in 2028: https://go.rjf.com/3UsLKog

08/12/2026

At the North Carolina Biotechnology Center'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.

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center highlighted the Triad as a prime spot for life sciences growth in the state and awarded local leaders at its annual Triad BioNight event.

08/10/2026

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 High Point Market and High Point University to downtown investment and population growth, High Point remains an important driver of opportunity across the Carolina Core.

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High Point Economic Development Corporation

High Point ranks No. 10 in North Carolina and earns national recognition in U.S. News 2026–2027 Best Places to Live and Best Places to Retire lists.

08/05/2026

A major milestone has been reached in the Carolina Core’s aerospace sector.

JetZero broke ground on June 15 on its $4.7B manufacturing campus at PTI Airport 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.

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Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce

08/03/2026

The Carolina Core’s golf leadership continues making an impact beyond the course.

A recent story highlighted Wyndham Championship 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.

It a made-for-TV par-3 shootout in Austin last fall, PGA Tour star Ben Griffin got hot at exactly the right time. The former UNC Chapel Hill golfer, who ranked 16th in the world in April, rolled to victory at the Tito’s Shorties Classic. He nearly beat the course record, stacking birdies and pulli...