THE TRIAD -- As the year comes to an end, the future is looking bright for many people who will be put to work, thanks to HondaJet and their move to Greensboro.

The organization announced earlier this year that they would build their world headquarters in the Triad, bringing big business and big jobs to the area.

“I would like to very humbly say that North Carolina, which is very famous for the birthplace of aviation, is also the birthplace of HondaJet,” said Michimasa Fujino, CEO of Honda Aircraft Company.

The move isn’t only good for the Triad; it’s good for the state.

“This is an example of the transition North Carolina is going through from horsepower to gigabytes and megabytes,” said Tony Copeland, with N.C. Business Development and Trade. “Also, the transformation to the international arena. Honda is helping us be more of an international player.”

But with that announcement, the airplane maker wasn’t done with the Triad. Nearly six months later, the company also announced plans to build its jet engine facility in Burlington.

“And you know when you think about that, the plane will be built in Greensboro, but the driving force will come from Alamance County,” said Dan Ingle with the Alamance Board of Commissioners.

The $27 million facility will make the jet engines that power the new HondaJet, being built in neighboring Greensboro. Add to that an existing plant in Swepsonville, and officials say they’re recreating the Triad.

“That's a triad, it's the Honda Triad and it's a big economic foot print and there is such a great welcoming climate for business here in North Carolina. We really value it and can't resist it,” said Jeffrey Smith.

Phase 1 of construction for HondaJet’s headquarters and manufacturing facility is set to finish by spring 2008. While in Burlington, drought conditions have helped keep that project ahead of schedule.

So far, Honda Aero has received more than 100 orders for the new jet. Deliveries are set for 2010.