From the Chatham News + Record: PITTSBORO — Pittsboro is undergoing dramatic change, especially north of U.S. Hwy. 64 where the Chatham Park behemoth is developing at full bore. But some residents, such as “SoCo” developer Greg Stafford, fear the new northern communities — replete with extensive shopping centers, entertainment Read more…
From the Chatham News + Record: PITTSBORO — A few years ago, a candidate seeking a seat on the town’s board of commissioners met with Tim Smith and Julian “Bubba” Rawl to ask questions about Chatham Park, trying to ascertain whether the massive development was a good thing or a Read more…
From the Chatham News + Record, written by Bill Horner III PITTSBORO — Watching it take shape today, it’s hard to fathom that it was way back in 2006 when Tim Smith and Julian “Bubba” Rawl acquired the first parcel of land for what would become Chatham Park. Now, after Read more…
Recap: COVID-19 Vaccine Briefing for Chatham Employers The recording of the webinar is available here. The webinar begins around two minutes in. Additional resources are listed at the bottom of the page. See below for a recap of the presentations from Mike Zelek, Chatham County Public Health Director and Kathie Read more…
From the Chatham News + Record: SILER CITY — The Chatham-Siler City Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) Site, a 1,802-acre industrial megasite in western Chatham County, is ready for launch — all it needs are heavy industry companies to move in. “We’ve taken this thing as far as we can take it,” Read more…
Chatham County Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Michael Smith has been selected as President. Smith comes to Chatham County EDC with more than 20 years’ experience in economic development, most recently as Executive Director with Sanford Area Growth Alliance. EDC Chairman Jeff Wilson said, “We are excited Read more…
SILER CITY, December 17, 2020 – Charter Furniture, a furniture manufacturing company owned by Brown Jordan, recently expanded their operations into a new facility in Siler City. The expansion brings 101 jobs into Chatham County with a $1.5 million investment in their new facility in addition to the purchase of Read more…
From the Chatham News + Record: PITTSBORO — Gov. Roy Cooper paid a visit to the Gilero manufacturing facility in Pittsboro last Thursday to see how personal protective equipment is produced. Gilero, a medical device maker with a second location in Morrisville, shifted its production focus in April to help Read more…
The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) seeks applicants to serve on its board of directors. The application deadline is September 4, 2020 at 5 p.m. Chatham EDC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that leads economic development efforts in Chatham County. The board of directors adopts policies, manages finances and ensures Read more…
Chatham Economic Development Corporation Announces Resignation of Alyssa Byrd PITTSBORO, NC – August 4, 2020 – Effective August 28, 2020, Alyssa Byrd will be resigning as president of Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Byrd joined the EDC in 2011 as a communication specialist. In her nine and a half years Read more…