Pittsboro, N.C. — November 4th, 2025 — The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) announces that Michael Smith, President of the Chatham EDC, has been named “One of the best recruiters the South has currently” in the Southern Economic Development Hall of Fame Volume 2 by Southern Business & Development (SB&D). Read more…
A Rapid Response Job Fair will be held at The Moore Center at Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) to connect jobseekers with local employers and community resources, as many have been impacted by the closure of Southern Veneer. The event will begin with a private session for impacted workers from Read more…
Chatham County, with a population of approximately 81,624 residents (as of July 2023), is quickly becoming a business hub. However, beyond its economic growth, the county offers a lifestyle that blends rural charm with modern opportunities. From beautiful landscapes, such as Jordan Lake, to a thriving business community, Chatham County 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 – 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…
Recently, Chatham Arts Council Executive Director Cheryl Chamblee has embraced the idea that within limitations, you find more possibility and more creativity. That approach has led to the reinvention of a beloved and distinctly Chatham event, ClydeFEST. This year, it’ll be ClydeFEST-To-Go. Check out our video to learn more about Read more…