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SWOT Analysis<\/span><\/h3>\n

REGIONAL STRENGTHS<\/h1>\n

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The Piedmont Triad leverages an incredible location for business and quality of life. With a metropolitan zone anchored by Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point comprising a population of over 662,669 in combination with strong road and railway infrastructure, yields the area as a top choice for manufacturing and logistics\/distribution. Apart from our metropolitan zones, the region is also home to numerous natural amenities and recreation offerings. The Piedmont Triad is a catalyst for business success and future growth due to our unique climate of having a low cost of living, wealth of higher education institutions, skilled workforce, and supporting services for entrepreneurship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Strengths Foundation<\/a><\/h2>\n
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  • <\/span>Strong transportation\/roadway infrastructure with I-40\/I-85 and I-73\/I-74 corridors, making for suitable commute times and Distribution\/Logistics Hubs<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Low Cost of Living \u2013 4.8% Below National Average\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Remarkable Public and Private Higher Educational Institutions, including three renowned Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Exceptional and Adaptive Community Colleges offerings\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Established Advanced Manufacturing cluster with recent development of mega sites\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Centrally located Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA) and Amtrak Rail Service<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Availability of numerous outdoor recreation options and protected parks\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Access to Quality Healthcare Services\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Celebration of Arts and Cultural Heritage\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Continued Population Growth as the Piedmont Triad is a top destination<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Presence of existing industrial sites primed and zoned for redevelopment\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Promotion of Equity\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • <\/span>Downtown and Main Street investment and resurgence\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Key Findings from our 2022 Regional CEDS Survey<\/h2>\n
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      • <\/span>78% of CEDS public survey respondents selected Road and Highway System Infrastructure as a Regional Advantage<\/li>\n
      • <\/span>72% of CEDS public survey respondents selected Job Commute Time as a Regional Advantage with the average commute being around 25-26 minutes<\/li>\n
      • <\/span>65% of CEDS public survey respondents selected Water and Sewer Infrastructure as a Regional Advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n

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