Greensboro Economic
Development Alliance
342 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

Office: (336) 387-8302
Toll-free: (888) 693-6939
Fax: (336) 510-0295

greensboroeda@greensboro.org

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Greensboro Overview

At the intersection of work and life, there's Greensboro. It's a spirited community with all the attractions of a big city minus all the frustrations. Pollution, crime, gridlock — we don't want what big cities have. Instead we have what the big cities want — a quality and pace of life that carries with it peace of mind. Greensboro is a safe, affordable, beautiful place that's as easy to live in as it is to work in. And it's nearly impossible to imagine leaving. To learn more about the Greensboro communities, contact Greensboro Economic Development Alliance.
Many long-time residents will tell you that Greensboro has a distinctive air about it — a pervasive sense that all is well here. Many newcomers will mention our open, inclusive attitude. There is a spirit of well being and togetherness in our community that transcends race, religion, and ethnicity. Whether you've been here a month or a lifetime, you'll agree that it's a wonderfully comfortable place to be.

Economic Climate

With a regional population of 1.4 million, and situated midway between Charlotte and Raleigh, Greensboro is poised to be a prospering economic area that continues to flourish in industry, education and quality of life.

Low tax levels, moderate wage rates and a "pro-business" attitude have prompted many new companies to relocate to the Greensboro area, FedEx being one of them. Other corporate giants that have recognized Greensboro's ability to nurture businesses and foster corporate successes include:
  • VF Corporation
  • RF Micro Devices
  • Volvo Trucks North America
  • Syngenta Crop Protection
  • Lincoln Financial

Ranked 4th in the country in high-tech growth by the Wall Street Journal, North Carolina has long been an incubator for technology companies and new technology developments. Because of its redundant power grids and available capacity, access to the Internet offers benefits that few other cities can match. In addition, Greensboro was one of North Carolina's first cities to provide fiber optic networks, allowing business to have vital information right on the Internet Backbone — thus increasing opportunities to operate cost-efficient networks.

Accessibility

Greensboro offers an excellent quality of life, with all the benefits of a large metropolitan area and without the challenges usually associated with a larger city. Greensboro's convenient highway system enables you to get almost anywhere in town in twenty minutes. With many freeway alternatives crossing through the city and other highway planning initiatives underway to streamline time and accessibility, it is no surprise that Greensboro is considered a leader in road, air and rail transportation.

Education

With more than 41,000 college students contributing to the economic vitality and labor force of the Piedmont Triad Area and Newsweek magazine ranking the high schools in the top 4% of the nation, it is no surprise that Greensboro home grows its students into talented and intellectually motivated employees that move companies forward within the community.