“RALEIGH/DURHAM, N.C. – MOSAIC, a 44-acre, $180 million entertainment and lifestyle destination in Pittsboro, N.C., announces six new tenants for the commercial gateway to Chatham Park, an 8,500-acre live-work-play-learn community currently under development in Chatham County. Neighboring grocery-anchored shopping center Northwood Landing also announces two new tenants.

“We are committed to curating the right tenant mix to serve our community,” says MOSAIC Developer Kirk Bradley. “We are providing a high-quality retail and amenity-rich environment to ensure the viability of local business owners and regional brands alike.”

MOSAIC is located at Highway 501 and Russet Run Road near U.S. Highway 64 in Pittsboro, N.C. The new tenants include:

• a Tavolo: The newest venture from the husband-and-wife team behind Pittsboro’s The Sycamore and 39 West Catering, this Italian restaurant will specialize in fresh pastas, pizzas, and entrees in an elevated-casual atmosphere with a full bar. Slated to open August 2026, the 2,960-square-foot restaurant will seat 100 – 120 diners in both indoor and patio seating that faces The Works Yard in the heart of MOSAIC.
• First Horizon Bank: This Memphis, Tennessee-based regional bank, with a strong presence in the Triangle, has acquired a 0.85-acre lot at 99 Russet Run for $2.65 million. The freestanding, 3,150-square-foot building is a second Pittsboro location for this full-service financial institution.
• Flying Biscuit: The iconic Atlanta-based breakfast and lunch destination will occupy nearly 3,000 square feet in a new building slated for a June 2026 construction start. The restaurant will open in Q3 2027. First established in 1993, Flying Biscuit now has 34 locations throughout the Southeast. Besides its eponymous biscuits, the restaurant is known for its grits, benedicts, and other all-day breakfast specialties.
• New View Eye Care: This vision and eye care specialist is relocating to a 2,500-square-foot storefront in the same building as Flying Biscuit, set to be complete March 2027. Led by Dr. Mark Wesoloski II, a North Carolina native who recently relocated to Pittsboro, the practice offers comprehensive eye exams, medical eye care, and optical services.
• Pecan Jacks: The first Pecan Jacks location in North Carolina, the 1,390-square-foot storefront will offer its famous homemade ice cream, Southern pralines and brittles, house-made candies, and alcohol-infused dessert and candy options. Located in the same building as Verizon, the beloved brand has seven locations mainly in the Southeast, and seven more in the pipeline. Pecan Jacks is scheduled to open late summer.
• Verizon: The national cellular service provider will occupy a 1,500-square-foot endcap space in a building off Highway 501, near Refuel convenience store and fueling stations. Expecting to open Q4 2026, the store will be inline with Jersey Mike’s, Pecan Jacks, Harris & Company Insurance, and People’s Coffee.

Two new businesses have recently opened at Northwood Landing, a development across Highway 501 from MOSAIC, anchored by Lowes Foods and Medley, a 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartment community. Chase Bank opened in late December 2025 as part of the company’s nationwide expansion plan that included growing its Triangle presence to more than 20 branches. Northwood Landing also welcomed Wells Family Dental Group, a practice offering general dentistry, a variety of procedures, dentures, orthodontic care, and cosmetic dentistry in a state-of-the-art, 3,000-square-foot space. The practice opened its doors in May. These new businesses join Dunkin’, O.M.Tea, Zaxby’s, Haw River Animal Hospital, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Great Clips, Hubie’s Express Car Wash, NailShiny, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, and ABC Commission.

Construction and predevelopment work at MOSAIC continues with commercial and residential buildings. Currently, eight of the 17 buildings planned for MOSAIC are complete, one is currently under construction and nine are in pre-construction phase. The project is expected to be fully complete by 2030. In 2025, the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons welcomed over 24,000 guests to more than 55 events including live music, movies, fitness classes, and markets.

According to NC State University’s Center for Geospatial Analytics report, Chatham County is poised for significant growth, and the population could nearly double from 82,000 to 158,000, over the next 10 years. Pittsboro’s population grew 11.3% between 2020 and 2025. The trade area features an average household income of nearly $140,000. Located within the Raleigh-Durham metro area, MOSAIC is near Tier 1 research universities University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC State University and Duke University, as well as UNC Healthcare and Duke Health facilities; Research Triangle Park; and popular recreational areas such as B. Everett Jordan Lake and the Haw River.

Upon completion, Chatham Park is expected to comprise approximately 22,000 homes, with 22 million sq. ft. of office, research, retail, educational, and community space available to its 60,000+ residents.

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ABOUT MOSAIC
MOSAIC at Chatham Park is a 44-acre, mixed-used development serving as the commercial gateway to Chatham Park, an 8-500-acre live-work-play-learn community located in Pittsboro, NC near the Raleigh-Durham metro area. Once complete, this $180 million entertainment and lifestyle destination will offer 200,000+ sq. ft. of local and regional shops, restaurants and services; 125,000 sq. ft of office; a 121-key Hampton Inn & Suites; 405 apartment homes including the 165-unit The Guild; 45 luxury condominiums at Tessera at MOSAIC; 79°West Innovation Hub; and Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons event lawn and stage. Learn more at https://www.mosaicatchathampark.com/.”

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The celebration will begin with an Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. inside the Exhibit Hall and will feature a variety of activities throughout the day, including a Classic Car Cruise-In from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., local indoor and outdoor vendors, food trucks, a pop-up thrift store, historical and heritage films, and live performances from local entertainers beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore exhibits and activities celebrating Chatham County’s rich history and its contributions to America’s story. The event will conclude with a special performance by local bluegrass musicians from Bynum Front Porch from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to participate in the event passport program. The first 250 attendees who present a completed passport will receive a commemorative gift. Those who do not yet have a passport—or who have not collected all six stamps—can obtain one at the event and complete their passport during the celebration.

Shuttle Information

To help accommodate guests, complimentary shuttle service will be available from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from the following locations:

• County Annex Parking Lot (across from the Justice Center
• Central Carolina Community College, Building 1

Event Details

• What: Chatham Celebrates America 250 Community Celebration
• When: Saturday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Where: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center
• Who: Chatham Celebrates America 250 County Committee

Watch the Event Preview

Learn more about the celebration by watching the event preview video:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1393228275979525

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Chatham County’s history, heritage, and community spirit as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

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Current performance data shows an average open rate of 34.1%, placing Chatham EDC within the expected range for organizations of similar size. More notably, the newsletter’s 7.4% click-through rate significantly exceeds the industry average of 2–4%, indicating that subscribers are not only opening emails but actively engaging with the content. In fact, Chatham EDC’s click-through rate falls above the 6% threshold often considered excellent for organizations of this size.

The organization’s unsubscribe rate remains at 0%, reflecting a healthy and highly relevant communication strategy that resonates with its audience. This suggests subscribers find value in the information being shared and are choosing to remain connected.

One area identified for improvement is the bounce rate, currently at 1.5%. While this metric does not impact overall engagement success, it indicates an opportunity to strengthen the quality of the mailing list through routine contact verification and database maintenance. Reducing bounced emails can help improve deliverability and ensure communications consistently reach intended recipients.

Overall, the data demonstrates that Chatham EDC’s newsletter program is performing well, with engagement levels that exceed many industry benchmarks and provide a strong foundation for continued audience growth and communication effectiveness.

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The 61 graduates each completed an eight-week Intro to Early Education class. This class equips them to get their North Carolina Early Childhood Credential, making them eligible to serve as lead teachers in licensed childcare facilities in North Carolina. Students also earned a variety of additionally required health and safety certifications.

“They were all ready to go out and be employed after this,” said Ginger Harris, CCCC’s Education Programs Department Chair.

For some students in the program who were already employed in childcare, completing the Childcare Academy program meant being able to keep the job they had already landed. For others it meant being promoted to lead teachers in a classroom.

Harris said the graduates also included a family of four who were planning to open their own childcare center together. Several other students in the program said they planned to continue their education in CCCC’s Early Childhood Education Associate Degree program.

CCCC is currently running a Spanish-language Childcare Academy on its Lee Main Campus. Harris expects to offer additional sections of the eight-week Intro to Early Education class this fall in each of the counties through its continuing education program.

Community members who are interested in participating in the academies should email Harris at gharr082@cccc.edu. For more information visit CCCC’s education degree, diploma and certificate offerings.

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“Pittsboro, NC – Storyliving by Disney has revealed new details in a press release about the Second Star Club for residents of Asteria, a new home community inspired by the natural beauty and spirit of North Carolina’s Piedmont region. Envisioned as the social heart of the community, the Second Star Club will bring neighbors together through shared spaces, hands‑on learning and everyday moments of discovery — an idea that guides Asteria’s vision as a place where curiosity, connection and exploration are part of daily life. Currently underway in Pittsboro with DMB Development, Asteria is anticipated to begin home sales in fall 2027 and is expected to welcome residents in fall 2028. “

To read more, visit Chatham Journal Newspaper.

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“Chatham County, N.C. — Aspiring entrepreneurs in Chatham County have a great opportunity to turn their business ideas into launch-ready plans through Chatham SPARK, a no-cost startup program designed to guide serious entrepreneurs from concept to completion.

Hosted at CCCC’s Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro, SPARK will provide structured, hands-on instruction and free access to experts such as CPAs, attorneys, bookkeepers, marketers, lenders, commercial real estate professionals, and insurance specialists.

Spring 2026 sessions will begin March 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and continue weekly.

The application deadline is February 24, 2026. Space is limited to maintain a high quality, interactive experience. Registration is free.

Throughout the eight-week program, participants develop comprehensive business plans using LivePlan, an industry-leading business planning software provided at no cost. Each session will focus on a critical startup component including zoning and permitting, marketing, market research, bookkeeping, commercial real estate, financing, legal considerations, and business taxes.

The program will conclude with a business plan presentation and review session. Participants will present their plans to a review committee and receive feedback. One participant may be eligible to receive a $5,000 reimbursable startup grant provided by The Chatham Chamber of Commerce to assist with launch expenses.

SPARK is designed for committed future business owners who intend to start a business in Chatham County. Already having a business idea is preferred, but individuals who are serious about developing one also are encouraged to apply.

For more information or to register, contact Phillip Pappas at ppapp612@cccc.edu or visit: www.chathamsbc.com/spark/“

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We’re pleased to share that the Board of Commissioners has officially approved the resolution to join the North Carolina C-PACE Program. This means the program is now available to all commercial properties in the county, including those within town limits.

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“Chatham County has expanded eligibility for assistance to help residents attend college tuition and fee-free.

Adults in Chatham County who graduated from high school two years ago or more are encouraged to apply for the new Central Carolina Promise Plus scholarship program. Application is required to receive the assistance.

This is an expansion on existing assistance available for eligible recent high-school graduates attending CCCC, funded by Chatham, Lee, and Harnett counties for their residents. Chatham is the first of three counties to broaden eligibility to include less-recent high school graduates.

“Everyone must follow their own path in life, and sometimes that means we are better positioned to pursue higher education later in our journey,” said Chatham County Board of Commissioners Chair Amanda Robertson.

Mark Hall, CCCC’s Chatham County Provost, said that local employers and economic development partners have also shared excitement about the expansion.

“Their future workforce is going to be trained without any financial obstacles in the way,” he said. ”

Read more at Central Carolina Community College’s website.

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“Leading advantages in workforce and education, infrastructure, and incentives land the Tar Heel State the top spot in this annual economic development award from Business Facilities magazine.

RED BANK, NJ — Business Facilities is pleased to name North Carolina as its 2025 State of the Year. This annual award presented by Business Facilities for nearly two decades recognizes a state for its successful business climate and economic development growth in the previous year. The evaluation conducted by the editorial team focuses on significant factors impacting corporate relocation and expansion decisions. This marks the third time Business Facilities has recognized North Carolina, with the state selected as 2020 State of the Year and 2022 State of the Year.

In its evaluation for 2025 State of the Year, Business Facilities considered conditions related to education and workforce, business incentives, infrastructure, quality of life, and business attraction and retention investments. When it comes to workforce, North Carolina saw a record year — under Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) more than 33,000 job commitments were announced through November 2025.”

To read more, visit the Business Facilities: The Source for Site Selector’s website.

Chatham County’s Role in North Carolina’s Momentum

North Carolina’s recognition as Business Facilities’ 2025 State of the Year reflects a statewide commitment to strong workforce development, infrastructure investment, and a business-friendly environment,  priorities that align closely with the work happening in Chatham County.

Located at the geographic center of the state, Chatham County offers businesses strategic access to major markets, talent pipelines, and transportation networks while maintaining a high quality of life. As companies continue to invest across North Carolina, Chatham County is well positioned to support expansion, innovation, and long-term growth.

The Chatham County Economic Development Corporation remains focused on strengthening local partnerships, supporting existing businesses, and attracting new opportunities that contribute to the region’s economic vitality. This statewide recognition reinforces the importance of collaboration at every level and highlights the role local communities play in sustaining North Carolina’s success.

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