Chatham EDC hires Phillip Thompson as Project Manager

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is pleased to announce that Phillip Thompson has joined the organization as a project manager. He will manage the organization’s business attraction and recruitment efforts. Thompson earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration at Appalachian State University, where his Read more…

Chatham EDC’s Sam Rauf recognized as North Carolina Economic Development Emerging Leader of the Year

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…

Chatham Economic Development Corporation Announces Accelerate 2026 Campaign

PITTSBORO, NC – October 6, 2021 – Following breakfast and an exciting update on development activity in Chatham County, Michael Smith, Chatham Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) President and Kirk Bradley, Lee-Moore Capital Company President, CEO and Chairman and Accelerate 2026 Council Chairman announced that the EDC had secured $751,250 of Read more…

Applications Open for Chatham Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) seeks applicants to serve on its board of directors. The application deadline is September 10, 2021 at 4 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…