Quick glance about the Piedmont Triad area: The Piedmont Triad is the second largest economic center of the Carolinas, with large finance, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. One large regional bank, BB&T, has their headquarters in the Triad. The Triad is regarded as the furniture design and manufacturing capital of the world. Major educational institutions include Wake Forest, UNC-Greensboro, High Point University, Winston Salem State University, and NC A&T University are located in the Triad. The major medical facilities include Baptist Hospital, Forsyth Hospital, High Point Regional and Moses Cone Hospital.