The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) seeks applicants to serve on its board of directors. The application deadline is August 31st 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 the Read more…
From WRAL TechWire VinFast has submitted its site plan for the huge electric vehicle assembly plant complex in plans to build in Chatham County – and it’s huge. In addition to the plan and details for buildings that are part of the site VinFast also provided a rendering of what Read more…
From CNBC, by Scott Cohn At a time when companies are clamoring for workers while trying to navigate a treacherous economy, no state is meeting their needs more effectively than North Carolina. The Tar Heel State is America’s Top State for Business in CNBC’s annual competitiveness study. It is the Read more…
PITTSBORO, NC – June 29, 2023 – The North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) named Chatham County’s Wolfspeed project the Deal of the Year for 2023 in the large market category. The award recognizes Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as the driving force behind the deal. This award is given Read more…
PITTSBORO, NC – June 27, 2023 – The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) elected new officers at their meeting on June 21st. Chreatha Alston will chair the board of directors beginning July 1. Alston is a lifelong Chatham resident and was elected to the position following her service to the Read more…
From WRAL TechWire: North Carolina is No. 9 among the 50 states when it comes to population but its economy ranks No. 7, according to a study published early Monday. According to financial news and information site WalletHub, the Tar Heel state ranks ninth or better in three of the study’s Read more…
From the Triangle Business Journal, by Evan Hoopfer Duke Energy made a substantial land purchase last week in Chatham County to support the surging growth in the community. Duke Energy purchased 67.9 acres for $3.075 million, according to a deed filed March 30. The purchase price comes out to about $45,000 Read more…
From the Triangle Business Journal, by Evan Hoopfer VinFast has sent its second batch of vehicles to North America. The Vietnamese automaker, which recently pushed back the opening of its factory in Chatham County, said Monday that the Silver Queen cargo ship has left the port in Haiphong, Vietnam, and will Read more…
From the Triangle Business Journal, by Evan Hoopfer Even after landing a multibillion-dollar economic development project, there is still plenty of room at a Chatham County megasite available for another tenant. Michael Smith, president of the Chatham Economic Development Corporation, said there are roughly 1,400 acres still available at the Read more…
From the Triangle Business Journal, by Evan Hoopfer A large housing development is coming to a part of Chatham County that hasn’t seen much residential investment lately. During an April 17 meeting, the Siler City Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 168.5 acres. The land for the housing Read more…