Among the speakers at the unveiling was Noah Reynolds. He serves on the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission and is a direct descendant of the company founder.
Toyota Motor Corp. also announced it will start producing batteries for EVs, hybrids and plug-ins at a new $14 billion facility in North Carolina, with shipping starting for North American models in April.
Boom cut the ribbon on its manufacturing plant next to Piedmont Triad International Airport last June. It’s where the company plans to build its Overture line of commercial jets.
The owners estimate they’ve served more than two million customers, and the business has earned multiple accolades, including a Best Chef of the Southeast nomination for Stephanie Tyson by the James Beard Foundation.
Blake Moyer, president and CEO of the Surry County Economic Development Partnership, says Amazon’s investment will likely top $20 million. He says the county landed the project without financial incentives.
The natural gas giant, Williams Companies, has submitted a project application to build 24 miles of new pipeline through the Piedmont. The expansion would run through homes, businesses, schools and churches.