Chatham Journal Weekly: Business

Two of Chatham's own refine skills toward service

Thu, 13 Aug 2008 05:22:00 GMT

Chatham County attorney, Jennifer S. Andrews and Chatham County real estate broker, Chreatha Alston recently graduated from the NC Center for Women in Public Service’s (NCCWPS) 2008 Summer Institute. The Center is a joint initiative of the Women’s Forum of North Carolina and Peace College. NCCWPS is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that prepares women to seek and serve in elected and appointed office.

Uniboard Canada will bring 104 new jobs to Chatham County

Thu, 06 Aug 2008 05:24:00 GMT

Chatham County will soon welcome Uniboard Canada Inc. as a new industry that will create 104 new jobs and preserve 146 existing jobs in the Moncure area, according to a news release issued by Gov. Mike Easley. Uniboard Canada Inc. is an internationally known manufacturer of pressed wood products.

No surprises, no hassles with Signature Auto Solutions

Sun, 26 Jul 2008 00:54:00 GMT

Cecil Webster and Chad Bolejack have known each other since they were boys. The two met Wayne Kelly when they all worked at Cecil’s family’s former dealership, Webster Chevrolet. When the Webster family sold their dealership, all three men went their separate ways. Chad went to work as a sales manager at Siler City Chevrolet. Wayne started working car sales through the Internet for other auto dealers in the area. Cecil got into the real estate business.

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Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q participating in 'A Taste of Chatham'

Sat, 25 Jul 2008 23:59:00 GMT

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q announced that they will participate in the 15th annual capital campaign fundraiser, “A Taste of Chatham.” The event will take place on Sunday, August 3 from 4:00 pm until 7:00pm Governor’s Club. Proceeds from the event will be allocated to help pay the mortgage for the Western Chatham Senior Center in Siler City.

UNC Health Care to purchase Chatham Hospital

Thu, 16 Jul 2008 21:47:00 GMT

Representatives of the UNC Health Care System and Chatham Hospital have signed a letter of intent for UNC Health Care to purchase the 25-bed critical access facility in Siler City, N.C., for $11.3 million.

Chatham Chamber of Commerce holds Spring Fling at The Hamptons

Sat, 27 Jun 2008 16:40:00 GMT

Windjam Builder Marketing Group played host to the Chatham County United Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling at The Hamptons, a historic luxury community near Jordan Lake.

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Carolina Brewery wins six championship of beer awards

Tue, 19 May 2008 11:31:00 GMT

Carolina Brewery took home six Carolinas Championship of Beer Awards at the Hickory Hops Beer Festival in Hickory, NC on April 12th. Gold awards were presented to Alter Ego Altbier and Flagship IPA, silver awards to Sky Blue Golden Ale, and bronze awards to Copperline Amber Ale and To Hell ‘n’ Bock. The Alter Ego Albier was also awarded Second Place Best of Show for the entire competition.

Stamp prices are going up one cent May 12

Thu, 13 Feb 2008 14:02:00 GMT

The price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12.

First Citizens Bank to open new office in Chatham Downs

Fri, 07 Feb 2008 17:41:00 GMT

First Citizens Bank will open a new 3,000-square-foot financial center on Monday, Feb. 11, in the Chatham Downs shopping complex near the Harris-Teeter supermarket at the corner of U.S. 15-501 and Lystra Road.

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Ron Newcomb named President & CEO of Resveratrol

Wed, 29 Jan 2008 18:09:00 GMT

Ron Newcomb has been named President & CEO of Resveratrol, Inc. The announcement was made by David Fussell, co-owner of Duplin Winery and member of the Board of Directors for Resveratrol, Inc. The appointment was made effective as of January 2.

Andrews attends Land Leadership Academy

Fri, 15 Nov 2007 13:46:00 GMT

Eric Andrews, broker for Realty World Carolina Properties, recently attended the Land Leadership Academy sponsored by the Realtors Land Institute and held at the Evergreen Conference Center in Stone Mountain Georgia. Andrews was invited by the NC Realtors Land Institute, and received a scholarship from the board to attend.

Fearrington noted in Gourmet Magazine's Best Farm-To-Table feature

Wed, 16 Oct 2007 20:11:00 GMT

Gourmet Magazine has recognized The Fearrington House as one of America's Best Farm-To-Table Restaurants for Romantic and Special Occasion dining. The feature, in Gourmet's October issue, highlights restaurants, hotels, and inns whose chefs are taking locally sourced ingredients in new and exciting directions.

2007 Chatham Business EXPO

Sat, 28 Sep 2007 12:46:00 GMT

The Chatham County United Chamber of Commerce announces its annual Chatham Business EXPO, slated for October 24th, 2007. The event is open to the public. Admission is free.

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Carolina Advanced Digital wins contract to provide data encryption to State of North Carolina

Thu, 05 Sep 2007 16:20:00 GMT

Carolina Advanced Digital, Inc. (CAD) has been awarded a contract by the State of North Carolina to provide disk encryption using Winmagic’s SecureDoc solution. The contract is part of an effort by state government to increase the security and integrity of confidential and personal information and will offer data encryption protection for laptops, desktops, servers, mobile devices, removable media, and files and folders. Installation, consulting and training will be provided by CAD as part of the contract.

Siler City merchants organize to improve business climate

Thu, 05 Sep 2007 15:49:00 GMT

The Siler City Retail Merchants Association (SCRMA) has come together to begin building the organization necessary to complete its mission of attracting business to the merchants of the town. The group has named Pat Dawson, proprietor of Paperbacks Plus, a bookstore in downtown Siler City, as its President, and begun taking steps to create the environment necessary for retail business to thrive and prosper.