WNC Manufacturing Sector Rebounds With 4,400 Job Openings Despite Post-Helene Layoffs
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-03-06T17:55:03.866Z
Business
ASHEVILLE — Western North Carolina's manufacturing economy is showing signs of resilience despite a wave of post-Hurricane Helene layoffs, with more t...
ASHEVILLE — Western North Carolina's manufacturing economy is showing signs of resilience despite a wave of post-Hurricane Helene layoffs, with more than 310 regional manufacturers actively advertising upward of 4,400 job openings as companies compete for skilled workers in a tightening labor market.The N.C. Department of Commerce reports that manufacturing remains one of the region's largest employment sectors, supporting more than 100,000 workers across the mountain counties. The sector took a
