Carol Straight, CEO of the Chatham Hospital in Siler City, shares why the organization has been committed to the Opportunity Chatham campaign, why economic development is important, and information about the new hospital facilities.

With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Joan Thompson has produced and sold just about everything short of fresh meat at farmers markets. She likes the markets so much she started her own: Joan is the president of the Siler City Farmers Market, a weekly market she and a handful of farmers commissioned six years ago this July.

The approach of the holiday season is particularly exciting for one of Chatham County's most well-known businesses: Southern Supreme. Since 1985, the Scott family has been serving up fruitcake and other holiday delicacies by mail and from their retail store in Bear Creek.

In an economic downturn, luxury goods are often the first thing to go from the average person’s budget; JC Dooley and his partner, Lawanda Norwood, know this first hand. Dooley owns and operates JD Powersports, where he sells and repairs motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs and watercraft in Siler City. It has been his goal to have his own shop since he started working on motorcycles at 12 years old. To get there, Dooley has faced unexpected challenges and setbacks; however, he and his partner are confident that they are now ready to be successful business owners.