Development News
The VinFast Effect
From the Triangle Business Journal, by Evan Hoopfer: John Crumpton couldn’t help but chuckle. During a recent presentation to the Lee County Board of Commissioners, Crumpton, manager of the county, said Read more…
Development News
With Toyota, VinFast in sight, Chatham leaders plan for future growth
From the Triangle Business Journal, by Elizabeth Egan One of the fastest-growing counties in the Triangle is looking toward its future development. The Chatham County Board of Commissioners discussed the Read more…
EDC News
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 Read more…
Development News
VinFast speeds toward July start
From the Chatham News + Record, By BILL HORNER III, Publisher VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker planning a $4 billion electric vehicle manufacturing facility at Chatham’s Triangle Innovation Point, hopes to Read more…
Workforce Development
‘This is really the future’: N.C. community colleges collaborate to build regional workforce
From EdNC, by Hannah McClellen: North Carolina’s 58 community colleges have traditionally competed in some ways with one another for students — and the resulting funding based on enrollment. But as enrollment Read more…
Workforce Development
Chatham County takes home Scholastic Cup at statewide education awards
From the Chatham News + Record, by Ben Rappaport: GREENSBORO — Chatham County Schools was awarded the School District Scholastic Cup on Saturday night at the North Carolina Association for Read more…
Workforce Development
Industrial Technician Pre-Apprenticeship
Eight Weeks to Jump-Start a Career in Manufacturing Central Carolina Community College will offer a paid, eight-week immersion experience with local manufacturing employers. Learn basic foundational skills to find entry Read more…
Development News
New mixed-use plan would help address Siler City’s housing needs
From the Chatham News + Record, by Bill Horner III: SILER CITY — When prospective industries and businesses — and there have been a lot of them — visit the Read more…
EDC News
Join Our Team: EDC Project Manager
Project Manager Chatham Economic Development Corporation Exceptional opportunity to join a winning team! On March 29th, 2022, the largest project to ever announce in NC chose Chatham County for their Read more…
Development News
‘On the precipice of giant things’: Chatham officials optimistic about county’s development
BY BEN RAPPAPORT, News + Record Staff PITTSBORO — Speakers at Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce Development Briefing touted recent economic development announcements and growth as evidence Chatham County is headed Read more…