Great foresight and planning by the public/private partnership of local government officials and city business leaders have allowed High Point to diversify its economy.
Thriving Business
High Point's 20 largest employers, largest taxpayers, and
international companies show that both traditional and newer, high technology companies are thriving in High Point.
Largest Employers
High Point's economy has impressively diversified - due to the planning of High Point's business and government leaders - with new industry sectors joining the city's traditional industries. High Point’s largest employers showcase High Point’s diverse group of industry sectors.
Industry Clusters
Greensboro-High Point targeted industry clusters include:
- innovative manufacturing
- aerospace
- supply chain/logistics
- life sciences
- arts and design
- specialized business services.
Furniture is both a current focus and a legacy industry of High Point and Guilford County, and it overlaps with all but one of the targets.