November Newsletter | i2E Group
Made in the Triad 2025: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
i2E Group attended the Made in the Triad 2025 event on Nov. 5. Hosted by Triad Business Journal, this year’s program highlighted three distinguished leaders of manufacturing across planes, trains, and automobiles in the Triad area:
-Amod Kelkar, Chief Commercial Officer & Senior Vice President at Honda Aircraft Company
-Cory Phillips Head of Manufacturing at Siemens Mobility.
-and Richard Ngosi, Vice President of Manufacturing at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC)
Our CEO & Founder, John Weir, had the wonderful opportunity to speak with each panelist and reconnect with one of our valued customers, who also was featured as a panelist during the event!
It was an inspiring evening, celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the continued growth of manufacturing in the Triad region. Between Honda Aircraft’s projected 50% increase in employees over the next two years, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina’s 4,000 committed and hired team members, and Siemens Mobility’s ambitious goal of producing 12 high-quality railcars each month, i2E Group is excited and looking forward to the growth ahead, along with the opportunities for collaboration and expanding employment prospects for those in the Triad community.
Growth and Recognition...
John Weir Innovation & Domestic Manufacturing
Earlier this year, our founder and CEO, John Weir, was featured by Phil Mintz, Executive Director of Industry Expansion Solutions at North Carolina State University and host of the “Clocking In: Forces of NC Manufacturing” podcast!
In this episode, John shares how he began his journey in manufacturing, the history and growth of i2E Group, and the factors that continue to drive our success. He also highlights the customer-focused approach that sets i2E apart, along with the wide range of capabilities that allow us to deliver high-quality solutions across multiple industries.
Some of the capabilities discussed in the episode include:
• Semiconductor solutions
• LED circuit board production for emergency vehicles
• Harness assembly
• and much more
Link to John Weir’s interview provided below. https://ncmep.org/e-67-a-story-of-innovation-and-domestic-manufacturing/
Small Business of the Year Nomination!
On Thursday, November 6, i2E Group was proud to attend the 2025 Membership Awards Celebration, presented by Truliant Federal Credit Union.
The company was nominated for the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award. This honor placed i2E Group among some of High Point’s top leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
This recognition serves as one of many milestones reflecting i2E Group’s continued growth, dedication to excellence, and commitment to producing quality work.
New i2E Group Team Members
We’re excited to welcome new Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Ryan Brown, and Bookkeeping Administrator Ja’Neka Lindsey to our i2E Group team!
Ryan is from Summerfield, North Carolina and graduated from Rockingham Early College High School in 2021. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Communications at Western Carolina University, graduating in 2023.
Before joining i2E Group, Ryan served as a Communications Specialist with the Town of Siler City, where he developed his skills in public communications and community engagement.
Ryan was hired on Nov. 3, and is proud to be part of the i2E Group team, eager to contribute to our continued growth and success.
Ja’Neka is originally from Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from American National University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Management and later earned her Master’s degree from Strayer University. She is also a commissioned notary public. In her spare time, Ja’Neka is an actress with upcoming releases expected in December 2025 and June 2026!
Ja’Neka joined the team on Nov. 10 and is excited to bring her talents and knowledge to i2E Group as we continue to grow and move forward.
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