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Residents and visitors are invited to join the Chatham Celebrates America 250 Community Celebration on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center for a day of history, community, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. The celebration will begin with an Opening Ceremony Read more…

Chatham EDC’s email marketing efforts continue to generate strong engagement when compared to industry benchmarks for smaller economic development organizations (EDOs). Current performance data shows an average open rate of 34.1%, placing Chatham EDC within the expected range for organizations of similar size. More notably, the newsletter’s 7.4% click-through rate Read more…

As CCCC works to help fill North Carolina’s pressing need for early childhood educators, it is celebrating the graduates of its first round of Childcare Academies, held in Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties. The 61 graduates each completed an eight-week Intro to Early Education class. This class equips them to Read more…

Join Innovate Carolina for a seminar discussing practical guidance on the legal and business decisions that shape the success of startups. Join us for an evening with Anna S. Tharrington, Managing Partner at Hutchison PLLC, as she shares practical guidance on the legal and business decisions that shape the success Read more…

From Central Carolina Community College, “Chatham County, N.C. — Aspiring entrepreneurs in Chatham County have a great opportunity to turn their business ideas into launch-ready plans through Chatham SPARK, a no-cost startup program designed to guide serious entrepreneurs from concept to completion. Hosted at CCCC’s Chatham Main Campus in Pittsboro, Read more…

From Business Facilities: The Source for Site Selectors, “Leading advantages in workforce and education, infrastructure, and incentives land the Tar Heel State the top spot in this annual economic development award from Business Facilities magazine. RED BANK, NJ — Business Facilities is pleased to name North Carolina as its 2025 State of Read more…

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…