Launch Chapel Hill Accepts Seven New Business Startups
Launch Chapel Hill has welcomed seven new companies in hopes of building the local business community.
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NC Unemployment Rate Up Again In June
Posted by Aaron Keck | Jul 21, 2015 | Business
North Carolina’s unemployment rate ticked up again, from 5.7 percent in May to 5.8 percent in June.
Read MoreOfficials Break Ground on New Southern Village Hotel
Business owners on Market Street hope it will add a third retail anchor to the area.
Read MoreTony Hall Celebrates 20 Years
A local business is celebrating 20 years serving our community. Tony Hall and Associates began their work in the Chapel Hill housing market in 1995; when families were flocking to movie theatres to see Toy Story – the original,...
Read MoreCan A Living Wage Policy Be a Boost For Local Business?
Durham and Asheville have programs that recognize employers who pay a living wage. Some are asking if it’s time for Orange County to follow suit.
Read MoreMayor Kleinschmidt: “We Have To Say Yes” To Employers Who Pay Living Wages
Local governments and school boards have boosted wages for their lowest paid employees. Now some are pressuring businesses, big and small, to do the same.
Read MoreOutlook Good: Expert Says U.S. Economy Doing Well Despite Uncertainties
Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 13, 2015 | Business
That was the word from economist Gregory Miller at the Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Economic Outlook Briefing.
Read MoreCarolina Brewery Turns 20, Celebrates with Chapel Hill
The owner and staff at Carolina Brewery on Franklin Street have a good excuse to throw a party this month. The establishment just turned 20, as it continues to thrive in a craft beer business that never seems to stop growing.
Read MoreHow Far Will Google Fiber Reach? Still To Be Determined
Posted by Blake Hodge | Feb 2, 2015 | Business
Google made the announcement last week that it would be bringing their ultra-fast internet service to our community. But with the excitement came questions: When will we receive Google Fiber? Will my neighborhood be included?...
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting
Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 29, 2015 | Business
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting on Thursday. Several honors were handed out during the proceedings. One award went to a public servant for their partnership with the business community....
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