PITTSBORO, N.C. — August 19, 2026 — The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (Chatham EDC) is pleased to announce that Josh Fasnacht has joined the organization as its new Business Retention and Expansion Manager. Fasnacht will primarily focus on supporting Chatham County’s existing industries and employers, serving as a key point Read more…
From Central Carolina Community College SANFORD, N.C. — As North Carolina’s biotech industry growth accelerates, Central Carolina Community College is celebrating the opening of a facility that will prepare students for highly-skilled biotechnology manufacturing jobs. The newly renovated Biotechnology Building is part of the E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Read more…
SILER CITY, NC — The Town of Siler City is seeking residents interested in serving on Town advisory boards and committees. Serving on a board or committee is an excellent opportunity to participate in local government, share your perspective on community issues, and help shape the future of Siler City. The Read more…
Courtesy from MOSAIC (press release): “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 Read more…
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. What is NC C-PACE? The North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Read more…
From the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s most recent article: “Ranking in the top five for economy, workforce and business friendliness, the State garners the honor in a year of economic volatility thanks to outpacing the nation’s other states in job wins. CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Read more…
In recent years, the manufacturing industry has experienced a significant resurgence across the United States. Once considered a “dying” industry in the 1980s, manufacturing is now BOOMING. However, the big question remains: what is fueling this growth, and what does it mean for our local communities? Several factors contribute to Read more…
The Chatham Economic Development Corporation is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors. We are seeking thoughtful, forward-looking individuals who are committed to supporting the economic advancement of Chatham County. Board service offers an opportunity to engage with local leaders, provide strategic insight, and contribute to initiatives that support Read more…
From the North Carolina Department of Commerce, “Governor Roy Cooper announced today that MetOx International Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting wire, will build a major production facility in Chatham County, creating 333 jobs. The company will invest $193.7 million in North Carolina. “Many cutting-edge technologies power the clean Read more…
From Triad Business Journal, written by Cameron Snipes, “S.T. Wooten Corp. of Wilson has announced its acquisition of Moncure’s Capital Ready Mix Concrete. The acquisition includes Capital’s employees, four concrete plants, and trucks at two locations in Pittsboro and Knightdale, according to a press release. Financial terms were not disclosed. Read more…