Unparalleled Infrastructure

Greensboro-High Point’s reliable energy resources will ensure that your company operations run smoothly.

In Greensboro, water is pumped from three watershed reservoirs to one of two treatment plants where the water is cleaned, tested, and pumped into the distribution system. Of the 15 largest utilities in North Carolina, Greensboro has the third lowest rate in the state. Wastewater treatment for significant industrial users is an innovative and flexible pollutant trading system, serving as a responsible and pro-business approach.  Additional savings from the City of Greensboro for utilities include: no permit fee, no application fee and no sampling fee.

The City of High Point Electric Utilities Department was one of the first cities in the country to be certified by the American Public Power Association as a Reliable Public Power Provider in 2006. This means that High Point received recognition for its superior system performance, reliability data, capital expenditures, employee training and safety. In 2008, the Department achieved diamond status, and is still one of only 82 utilities to be certified.

Many telecom providers in this area offer long-distance, cellular and internet-related telecommunications services.

Greensboro-High Point has superior telecommunications services including direct connectivity to the Tier 1 Internet backbone, SONET/DWDM ring topologies, VoIP, Wi-Fi, multiple dedicated Internet options, enterprise mobility, and close proximity to several providers’ points of presence (POP). Telecom providers in the Greensboro area include AT&T, Verizon, DukeNet, CenturyLink, NorthState Communications (Segra) and Spectrum.  Broadband internet service is widely available up to 1 Gig speeds on fiber networks.  The average download speed is 170 mbps according to BroadbandNow recorded speed tests with the fastest speeds topping 500 mbps in the past 12 months.

Thanks to Greensboro-High Point’s central location within North Carolina, many major roadways are easily accessible that run through the state and beyond.

The vast I-40 highway spans from coast to coast, cutting a path directly through Greensboro-High Point and offering unlimited access to the rest of the country. The Greensboro Urban Loop (insterstate) is nearly complete, which will allow even faster connections and easier commutes (even though the average current commute time is a mere 23 minutes). The area is an employment center drawing in nearly 143,000 commuting workers. Other major highways within this region include I-40, I-85, I-73, I-74 and I-77.

Class I railroad services in Greensboro-High Point offer transportation for passengers and cargo alike.

Norfolk Southern Railway is one of North America’s largest Class I railroads, operating 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. The Norfolk Southern Intermodal Terminal in Greensboro offers high-speed rail access, and serves as a major hub for international shipping thanks to its close proximity to the Norfolk, VA port. In addition, CSX Transportation, a Class I freight railroad that operates approximately 21,000 route miles of track, runs through High Point for distribution operations. Amtrak also offers passenger rail service in Greensboro and High Point.