A message from the team

The growth of Greensboro in 2022 showed that our membership and investors play an important part in the success of Greensboro as a whole. Our community is growing and we at the Chamber are focused on ensuring your business is on solid foundation. Through our Pay It Forward Fund, in 2022 we were able to provide a year of membership to 23 small businesses, helping to ensure their success for years to come.

2022 began with a Boom, quite literally. On January 26, 2022, we announced that Piedmont Triad International Airport would be the new home for Boom Supersonic’s Overture Superfactory. With an initial investment of 1,761 jobs and $500 million, the site will be a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, including the final assembly line, test facility, and customer delivery center for the Overture supersonic airliner. Known as Project Thunderbird, it was truly a collaborative community effort years in the making. Flip to page 8 of this report to read about the work that went into landing this transformational project.

While new projects are exciting, we also had an amazing year that included expansions and announcements from companies that have made Greensboro home for many years. We learned what keeps us on the leading edge - whether it’s groundbreaking research, state-of-the art design, new technology, or educational programs focused on the future - the assets available in Greensboro are second-to-none with a workforce to match.

2022 ended with the thrilling news that we earned our 5-Star Accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce - the highest-level of distinction in the Chamber industry. We are one of only two Chambers in North Carolina to hold the 5-Star distinction, and out of approximately 7,000 Chambers nationwide, only 141, less than two percent have earned this top honor. We were commended for our leadership role in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and for our commitment to continuous improvement - receiving a perfect score in Governance, Human Resources, Program Development, Technology, Communications, and Facilities.

As we head into 2023, we hope you will continue to be a part of the largest business organization in the ‘Boro. We can’t wait to see what the future holds. With your unwavering commitment to our organization and mission, we will continue to grow a future bright with possibilities.