Economic Development

Chatham County Roundup: Bill Horner III of the Chatham News + Record

Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details of the VinFast announcement made for Chatham County on Tuesday, March 29.

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On Air Today: Aaron Nelson and Dwight Bassett

The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held its latest edition of the 2021 Critical Issues Series on Thursday. With a focus on economic development, a panel discussed various projects underway around the downtowns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. To share details, President and CEO of the Chamber Aaron Nelson and Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development Officer Dwight Bassett join 97.9 The Hill.

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On Air Today: Aaron Nelson and Ray Trapp

The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro hosted a Regional Economic Development Forum on Thursday as part of its Critical Issues Series. President of the chamber Aaron Nelson and Ray Trapp of the Research Triangle Foundation join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share highlights. What’s the current development outlook for the region and what businesses should the community continue to target?

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Carolina Economic Development Strategy Hopes to Increase Foot Traffic Downtown

A UNC and Town of Chapel Hill partnership is working to increase the economic impact from UNC on the town and the Triangle.

The Carolina Economic Development Strategy seeks to bring UNC affiliated businesses to downtown Chapel Hill through new infrastructure built for office spaces. The initiative hopes to develop talent, translate innovation and create vibrant places in the community.

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