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Uniboard Canada will bring 104 new jobs to Chatham County
[Aug. 6, 2008] 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
[Jul. 25, 2008] 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. By Gene Galin
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Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q participating in 'A Taste of Chatham'
[Jul. 25, 2008] 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
[Jul. 16, 2008] 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.

Carolina Brewery wins six championship of beer awards
[May 18, 2008] 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.

First Citizens Bank to open new office in Chatham Downs
[Feb. 7, 2008] 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.
Also: First Citizens Bank

Ron Newcomb named President & CEO of Resveratrol
[Jan. 29, 2008] 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.

Fearrington noted in Gourmet Magazine's Best Farm-To-Table feature
[Oct. 16, 2007] 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. By Phoebe Fox

2007 Chatham Business EXPO
[Sep. 28, 2007] 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. By Gary Kibler
Also: Chatham County United Chamber of Commerce

Siler City merchants organize to improve business climate
[Sep. 5, 2007] 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.

Something new is brewing in Pittsboro
[Aug. 15, 2007] On Friday, August 3, local Chatham County dignitaries and business people attended the pre-opening event at the new Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro to welcome owner Robert Poitras to the neighborhood. Located at the intersection of Highway 15-501 and Highway 64 Bypass the establishment houses brewing operations and the restaurant.
Also: Pre-Opening Photo Gallery

Biolex files for $70 million IPO
[Aug. 14, 2007] Biol ex Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise up to $70 million in an initial public offering of stock. Biolex has applied for listing on Nasdaq under the symbol BLEX.
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Carolina Brewery to open new location in Pittsboro
[Jul. 27, 2007] Chapel Hill’s award-winning Carolina Brewery will open a second location in Pittsboro in August at the intersection of Highway 15-501 South and Highway 64 Bypass. In addition to housing brewing operations and the restaurant, the new 9,000 square foot facility will feature an outdoor patio, private dining for parties, rehearsal dinners and events, as well as a conference room for meetings. Carolina Brewery & Grill Pittsboro will begin serving dinner Monday August 6th and expand its hours on August 20th to include lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Also: Video interview with Robert Poitras

Final two public forums slated on Chatham's economic development
[Jun. 29, 2007] With three public forums already completed, the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has slated two final community forums around the county to receive input from residents on economic development
Also: Chatham County EDC