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 Central Carolina Community College, “SANFORD, N.C. — Central Carolina Community College has been included in the Military Times’ 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges is the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans. This year, 304 Read more…
From Chatham County, written by Kara Lusk: “PITTSBORO, NC – Chatham County is dedicated to ensuring that all residents have equal and inclusive access to its resources. In November 2024, Chatham County proudly launched ReciteMe assistive technology on the County website, enhancing language access and promoting inclusivity for all residents Read more…
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PITTSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA The North Carolina Department of Transportation has designated Cackalacky’s Company Store and wholesale distribution center as an official highway “attraction” on US Route 64 in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Visitors are encouraged to sample and shop Cackalacky’s “Famously Original” sauces and snack nuts, meet the Read more…
From the North Carolina Department of Commerce, written by Patrice Bethea, “The Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 22 grant requests to local governments totaling $8,401,717, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 557 jobs, 413 of which were previously announced. The public Read more…
From the U.S. Department of Commerce, Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Wolfspeed, Inc. have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $750 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. The proposed funding would support Read more…
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Siler City, North Carolina – A prime manufacturing facility located at 3031 Hamp Stone Road in Siler City, North Carolina is now available for sale or lease. The site features a 72,500 sq. ft. building situated on approximately 13 acres. The property also provides easy Read more…
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pittsboro, North Carolina – The Chatham Economic Development Corporation is thrilled to announce that Monica Alvarado has joined the organization as the new Marketing and Communications Specialist. Alvarado will primarily be responsible for implementing strategic marketing initiatives that align with the CEDC’s mission and managing Read more…
PITTSBORO, NC – July 3, 2024 – Phillip Thompson, Project Manager for the Chatham EDC, has officially earned the designation of North Carolina Certified Economic Developer (NCCED). The graduation ceremony was held during the annual conference of the North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) in Wilmington, North Carolina. The NCCED Read more…
Siler City, NC – April 23, 2024 – Housing component manufacturer Innovative Construction Group (ICG or the Company) announced Tuesday that they are planning a manufacturing facility in Siler City subject to receiving local incentive approvals and finalizing real estate negotiations. The Company would make a capital investment of approximately Read more…