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Entrepreneur Network at UNC-Chapel Hill Attracts Students and Companies

Posted by Bruce Rosenbloom | May 31, 2017 | Higher Education

Changing the world is no small feat, but a network at UNC-Chapel Hill is encouraging students to do just that by imbuing them with an entrepreneurial mindset. Speaking in her capacity as vice chancellor for innovation,...

Public Hearings on Two Chatham County Megasites Set for Monday Night

Posted by Blake Hodge | Apr 17, 2017 | Local Government

The Chatham County of the future is likely to look much different than today’s Chatham County. And a public hearing Monday night will allow citizens to add their voices to two major pieces of that future. While Chatham Park is...

Stories from the Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development

Posted by Staff | Jan 26, 2017 | Town Square

Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Meet Kenzie Brendle and Kristin Watson from Purvelo Cycle Studio, opening soon in Chapel Hill! Owned by Kristin and her husband, this small, locally owned family business is looking...

Inter-City Visit: Lessons From Boulder

Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 30, 2016 | Business

Local leaders return from this year’s Inter-City Visit. What did Boulder, Colorado, have to teach?

Orange County Approves 37-Acre Purchase for Soccer Field Expansion

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 9, 2016 | Featured, Local Government

Orange County brings in an estimated $100,000 per year through the operation of the soccer pitches at the Soccer.com complex near Gravelly Hill Middle School in Efland, according to officials. And that number could soon be on...

Redeye Moving Global Headquarters to Hillsborough

Posted by Blake Hodge | Mar 23, 2016 | Business, Featured

North Carolina-based Redeye Worldwide is relocating to Hillsborough in May. The music company announced the move on Wednesday. Redeye, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016, is moving to a 90,000 square foot facility...

Carrboro Moving Forward with Arts and Economic Development

Posted by Blake Hodge | Dec 10, 2014 | Business, News

Art and economic development are converging in Carrboro and planning the best pathway to move forward. A public hearing has been called on a proposed new Arts and Innovation Center in Carrboro. Mayor Lydia Lavelle says this is...

Commissioners To Update Orange County’s Park Plan

Posted by Staff | Nov 17, 2014 | Local Government

County Commissioners will consider adopting the 2013 Master Parks Plan when the board meets Tuesday.

Brainstorm “Creative Carrboro” On Saturday

Posted by Staff | Nov 6, 2014 | News Around Town

Carrboro is known for a quirky vibe that inspires artists of all stripes. Now, “Creative Carrboro” is exploring if the town should formalize how it supports the arts.

Economic Development Causing Growing Pains For Chapel Hill

Posted by Staff | Apr 24, 2014 | Development

The task at hand is to decide how to have development happen across the town in a way that serves the community, and but many disagree about the best approach.

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