Who We Are

Our Mission

Building on the County's strategic location between the Triad and Triangle, we are positioning Chatham as the preferred location for emerging growth companies. Our policy-driven approach leads us to focus on targeted attraction, retention, and entrepreneurship to improve the lives of County residents. We support infrastructure improvements and preservation of the County's strong quality of place.

View At a Glance (updated October 2012) for a quick review of the EDC's accomplishments and our organizational bylaws (pdf).

Read the Chatham EDC's 2011-2012 Annual Report to learn more about our most recent accomplishments.

About Us

Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is the lead economic development agency for Chatham County. The EDC is a 501(c)3 economic development non-profit that provides support to businesses with relocation and expansion plans and markets Chatham County as the preferred location for emerging growth companies.

Staff

Dianne Reid, CEcD
President
Oversees the Chatham EDC and focuses on attraction.
919-542-8275

Jenifer Johnson Everage
Retention and Expansion Specialist
Assists existing businesses and works with local service providers.
919-545-8380

Mari Howe
Entrepreneur Resource Specialist
Provides assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
919-542-8277

Ben Townsend
Business Services Manager
Serves as the initial contact of EDC patrons, maintains EDC records, and provides staff support to other employees.
919-542-8274

Alyssa Byrd
Communication Specialist
Maintains the EDC's communication outlets and other strategic marketing activities.
919-542-8278

Expanded staff bios