High
Point's industry is not solely hinged on furniture. Economic recruitment
and a premier location within North Carolina have lured companies from
other business segments. Companies such as Levolor, TransTech Pharma,
Inc., and Banner Pharmacaps Inc. are headquartered in High Point. Other
national corporations such as Aetna, U.S. Healthcare and Sealy have
moved major operations here. Executives have found the pro-business
environment, educated labor force and quality of life a winning combination.
The
arts are alive and well in High Point. The N.C. Shakespeare Festival,
which performs the best of the bard from August through October each
year, is headquartered in High Point. At the High Point Theatre, you
can take in the ballet or a performance by the High Point Community
Theatre.
There
are plenty of activities no matter what your interest. Want to absorb
a bit of history? Why not visit the High Point Museum and Historical
Park, the Peterson Doll & Miniature Museum, or Castle McCulloch,
a 19th century castle that originally served as a gold refinery. The
Furniture Discovery Center and the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library
provide "all you need to know" about the furniture industry.
Enjoy the mild climate while boating on Oak Hollow Lake or hitting the
links at the 18-hole Pat Dye Course. Shopping opportunities include
the 70-plus furniture companies in the area as well as the charming
local boutiques and Oak Hollow Mall.
Attracting
new companies and new families to the area is an easy job. Wander through
the winding streets and elegant homes of Emerywood, only minutes from
downtown High Point. Explore the picturesque neighborhoods located on
Oak Hollow Lake and ride through the new home developments strategically
cropping up between High Point and Greensboro.
With
so much to do, High Point remains a city with many opportunities and
attractions for relocating families. Its location in southeast Guilford
County, abundance of wonderful housing and neighborhoods, strong schools,
low crime rate, and its many cultural and recreational activities, make
High Point a premier relocation destination.