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Forum looks at economic benefits of green building and renewable energy
[Mar. 16, 2006] On Thursday March 30th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Horton Middle School Multi-Purpose Room on U.S. 15-501 South in Pittsboro, the Chatham Alliance for Sustainable Energy (CASE) will be conducting a free public forum to create countywide understanding and support for economic development strategies and policies that promote the implementation of green building and renewable energy production. By Paul Konove

Chatham unemployment rate 4%
[Dec. 31, 2005] Chatham County's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.0 percent. It was one of 18 counties statewide in which the rate repeated from October to November.

Buskirk new Lazar sales director
[Dec. 30, 2005] Michael T. Buskirk has been named to the new post of director of sales for contemporary upholstery producer Lazar Inds., which has factories in California and in North Carolina.

Ciao Bella pizzeria to open new location
[Dec. 22, 2005] Chatham County's Ciao Bella pizzeria will be opening a second location in Governors Village. Ciao Bella's II will be "more of a tavern and grill," said owner Russ Gray. It will have an expanded menu, adding burgers, wings and more sandwiches to its Italian fare.

Biolex Therapeutics announces three new additions to its management team
[Nov. 16, 2005] Biolex Therapeutics, a protein therapeutics company based in Pittsboro, NC, announced today three new additions to its management team. These additions will help Biolex accelerate its own clinical-stage development programs as well as the programs of its strategic partners.

Chatham Marketplace begins construction in historic mill
[Oct. 5, 2005] Chatham Marketplace began renovations of their new retail space in the old Chatham Mills on October 3rd. Construction marks the achievement of several financial milestones for the Co-op. More than 100 members of the community have loaned Chatham Marketplace a total of $318,000 through the Community Investment Note program. By Melissa Frey

Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center soccer ball giveaway
[Sep. 9, 2005] Young soccer players in Chatham County will be knocking on Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center's door this month to accept their free soccer ball as part of Uniroyal Tire's national soccer program. Each player with the Chatham County Soccer league will receive a certificate for a free ball redeemable at the Cole Park store (while supplies last). By Steve Taylor
Also: Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Centers

Chatham Marketplace wants local producers to stock shelves
[Aug. 31, 2005] Chatham Marketplace, is actively seeking local producers for everything that the Co-op will put on the shelves. The co-op is looking for local sources for everything from sustainably grown and organic fruits and vegetables, to meats and dairy products, to candles, crafts and health and beauty aids. By Kathleen Conroy
Also: Chatham Marketplace

Veterinary open house is a family affair
[Aug. 28, 2005] The Hope Crossing Animal Hospital open house and food drive was definitely a family affair. Dr. David Webster's mom, dad and uncle were in the back grilling up hot dogs and hamburgers for the event, while David was inside giving tours of the new facilities. Shortly after he finished showing me around, the doctor's wife and children showed up to give dad a hand. And as I was leaving with my hamburger and ice tea the doctor's in-laws were rolling into the parking lot. By Gene Galin
Also: Hope Crossing Animal Hospital

Sonic grand opening is a wiener
[Aug. 23, 2005] On Thursday evening the newest restaurant in Siler City was packed. People were driving up to the Sonic restaurant and placing their food orders over curbside speakers. Car hops delivered their orders to their parked vehicles. On Friday morning, Sonic personnel and guests watched as the ceremonial ribbon cutting signaled the grand opening of the new Sonic drive-in restaurant.

Award-winning wines
[Aug. 10, 2005] Horizon Cellars, just south of Siler City, took home four medals in July at the Atlantic Seaboard Vinifera Wine Competition held in Leesburg, Va. All four of the winery’s inaugural wines took home a medal in the winery’s first competition.

Fearrington House is No. 12 on list of best hotels
[Aug. 9, 2005] Chatham County's Fearrington House is No. 12 of 15 on Travel & Leisure magazine's list of the World Best Hotels for $250 or less

New Duke Center for Living opens
[Aug. 2, 2005] The Duke Center for Living on Monday opened its newest location, the Duke Center for Living at Fearrington. The 20,000-square-foot fitness center offers many of the same features as the Durham location such as fitness programming tailored to clients' specific needs.

Biolex Therapeutics Acquires LemnaGene S.A.
[Jul. 28, 2005] Biolex Therapeutics, a venture capital-backed, clinical development-stage protein therapeutics company, today announced the acquisition of LemnaGene S.A., a privately-held, French start-up biotechnology company researching potential applications of the small, aquatic plant Lemna to produce recombinant proteins.