From the Triangle Business Journal, by Evan Hoopfer: John Crumpton couldn’t help but chuckle. During a recent presentation to the Lee County Board of Commissioners, Crumpton, manager of the county, said VinFast was going to use the old Marelli manufacturing facility in Sanford – which is being turned into the E. Read more…
From the Triangle Business Journal, by Elizabeth Egan One of the fastest-growing counties in the Triangle is looking toward its future development. The Chatham County Board of Commissioners discussed the county’ future Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which will outline regulations for zoning and land use, during the board’s meeting last Read more…
PITTSBORO, NC – June 22, 2022 – Sam Rauf, the Chatham EDC’s former senior project manager, was named the North Carolina Economic Development Association’s Emerging Leader of the Year at its annual meeting. The award is presented to the individual who best exemplifies leadership in the state’s economic development efforts. Read more…
From the Chatham News + Record, By BILL HORNER III, Publisher VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker planning a $4 billion electric vehicle manufacturing facility at Chatham’s Triangle Innovation Point, hopes to begin moving dirt at its 1,977-acre site on or around July 1. First, though, the company must acquire all that Read more…
From EdNC, by Hannah McClellen: North Carolina’s 58 community colleges have traditionally competed in some ways with one another for students — and the resulting funding based on enrollment. But as enrollment declines persist and colleges emphasize the need for accessible student services, among other reasons, that competitive relationship is increasingly shifting to Read more…
From the Chatham News + Record, by Ben Rappaport: GREENSBORO — Chatham County Schools was awarded the School District Scholastic Cup on Saturday night at the North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activity (NCASA) awards. The award honors the district whose schools earn the most points through participation and excellence in Read more…
Eight Weeks to Jump-Start a Career in Manufacturing Central Carolina Community College will offer a paid, eight-week immersion experience with local manufacturing employers. Learn basic foundational skills to find entry level employment with advanced manufacturing employers in the local area. START/END DATE 6/13/22 – 8/2/22 WEEK 1 Classroom Training WEEKS Read more…
From the Chatham News + Record, by Bill Horner III: SILER CITY — When prospective industries and businesses — and there have been a lot of them — visit the Chatham Advanced Manufacturing megasite, there’s one question owner Tim Booras always gets. “Where will my employees live?” Siler City’s housing Read more…
Project Manager Chatham Economic Development Corporation Exceptional opportunity to join a winning team! On March 29th, 2022, the largest project to ever announce in NC chose Chatham County for their new EV plant. The Chatham Economic Development Corporation is now seeking a motivated and enthusiastic project manager to assist in Read more…
BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff PITTSBORO — Speakers at Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce Development Briefing touted recent economic development announcements and growth as evidence Chatham County is headed in the right direction. The networking event, held at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, drew 250 people and Read more…