✈️ Major Economic Development Milestone for North Carolina

Jun 23, 2026 | News

JetZero has officially broken ground on its planned manufacturing facility and headquarters in Greensboro. 🏗️

📍 Why it matters:
• Up to 14,500 jobs projected
• One of the largest economic development announcements in North Carolina history
• Significant long-term investment in advanced manufacturing and aerospace
• Potential ripple effects for suppliers, logistics, industrial real estate, and workforce development

For commercial real estate owners and business leaders, projects of this scale often create demand well beyond the immediate site:

🏭 Industrial & flex space
🚚 Distribution and logistics facilities
🏢 Office and support services
🏠 Housing and supporting retail development
👷 Workforce training and recruitment infrastructure

Large employers don’t just create jobs — they reshape regional growth patterns, infrastructure priorities, and real estate demand for years to come.

📈 Greensboro continues to position itself as a major player in North Carolina’s manufacturing and aviation economy.

https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/06/15/jetzero-breaks-ground-on-north-carolina-manufacturing-site

Dylan Cunningham

J Dylan Cunningham, CCIM is the founder of Oak Street Commercial Real Estate, LLC, a firm located in Apex, NC on a mission to help business owners and commercial real estate owners create long-term strategies that align with their objectives through real estate.

We believe in going beyond the transaction, taking a deep look at where you want to be in five, ten or even twenty years from now—and how we can help you get there with thoughtful, strategic decisions today.