Key Industries in Greensboro-High Point

Our economic transformation is well underway and accelerating: in the past 20 years, Greensboro-High Point has seen growth in knowledge and technology-based industries like aerospace, life sciences, and advanced materials.

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Diverse Industries Represent Our Future

Greensboro-High Point is part of a region that is outpacing the nation in job growth in high-wage industries such as aerospace, biomedical, and advanced manufacturing. Plus, Greensboro-High Point’s long-standing health care and supply chain logistics industries employ thousands. Major employers range from international companies like HAECO and Ralph Lauren to Qorvo and Honda Aircraft Co.—which have been growing major R&D, engineering, and design operations in Greensboro-High Point.  No matter the industry—Guilford County Economic Development Alliance is committed to helping your business succeed.

Major Industries in Greensboro-High Point

Learn more about our diverse business sectors – our strengths range from aerospace to furniture design.  

Rankings,
Facts & Figures

100,000

manufacturing
workers

15,000

aerospace and
aviation workers

5,000+

degrees and certificates in
life science and
health care related fields

3,000

employed in fine arts,
visual arts, music and theateR

What’s New in Greensboro-High Point

Get the latest news about economic development in Greensboro-High Point.

Amada Manufacturing Facility in High Point, North Carolina

Amada America’s High Point Campus Makes Progress on Construction

In December 2019, Amada America officially opened its state-of-the-art 190,000-square foot manufacturing facility in High Point, NC – known as its Carolina Manufacturing Facility...

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HAECO Cabin Solutions

Construction Growth Continues in Greensboro-High Point

Major construction projects continue across Guilford County, North Carolina despite national COVID-19 related shutdowns and slowdowns. Major construction projects have included ...

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HAECO Cabin Solutions

HAECO Americas Spearheads Aviation Innovation in Greensboro-High Point

HAECO Cabin Solutions’ new aircraft devices could save aviation industry post COVID-19. HAECO Americas, the North American division of Hong Kong-based HAECO, is a global, world-class aviation company that...

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