Development News
The Evolution of the U.S. 1 Corridor
From the Triangle Business Journal: After Chelsea and Robert Allison closed on their new home in Sanford, they found a note taped to their front door. It was chock-full of Read more…
EDC News
EDC initiative’s goals: 2,000 new jobs, $500M in investment for Chatham
From the Chatham News + Record, by Bill Horner III. PITTSBORO — The objective? “Ambitious” just scratches the surface. If the Chatham County EDC’s “Accelerate 2026” five-year development initiative hits Read more…
EDC News
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, Read more…
Development News
A Boom Beyond the City – The Triangle’s growth transforms Johnston, Chatham and other outlying counties – forever
From the Triangle Business Journal: The meeting passed the four-hour mark, and the Chatham County Board of Commissioners had just listened to plans for yet another housing development. The scene Read more…
Existing Business
Take a look at tubing from Siler City’s AD Tubi
From the Chatham News + Record, by D. Lars Dolder: SILER CITY — Fabricated pipes and fitting products aren’t glamorous commodities, but they’re essential in the smooth operation of several Read more…
Existing Business
Built in your backyard: Roofing materials from Pittsboro’s 3M
From the Chatham News + Record: PITTSBORO — 3M is one of the world’s most prolific manufacturers, with tens of thousands of diverse products. But its plant in Chatham County Read more…
Development News
Three years down the road, commissioners approve Mountaire’s rerouting request
From the Chatham News + Record: SILER CITY — The Siler City board of commissioners approved three resolutions in a special hearing Monday to close and reroute a series of Read more…
Small Business
Applications Open for Chatham EDC Small Business Fund
PITTSBORO, NC – September 1, 2021 – Small businesses in Chatham are now eligible for additional support for COVID-19 recovery. The Chatham Economic Development Corporation is launching the Chatham EDC Read more…
EDC News
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 Read more…
Development News
Development project activity at ‘all-time high’ in Chatham County
By the Chatham News + Record: Michael Smith is an experienced economic development professional with more than 20 years serving in local organizations and with the N.C. Dept. of Commerce. Read more…