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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Community Profile:  Greensboro in Summary

Greensboro is a diverse, dynamic community strategically located at the center of North Carolina’s urban crescent, midway between Raleigh and Charlotte.  Situated at the intersection of two interstates and a number of major highways, Greensboro’s Mid-Atlantic location is paramount to the city’s role as an East Coast hub for logistics and transportation operations. 

Other industries are growing in Greensboro as well including advanced manufacturing and advanced materials, life sciences, aviation, as well as financial services and data centers.  Many of the nation’s most respected companies have major operations in Greensboro such as Procter & Gamble, Citigroup, American Express, and FedEx. 

Our well-trained, highly skilled workforce is a company’s greatest asset, supported by a wealth of higher education opportunities at area colleges and universities.  Greensboro’s labor force can also benefit from focused training at Guilford Technical Community College. 

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