Chatham County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina.
Located between two metro areas – the Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad – Chatham County is an attractive place to live and do business, best known for its abundant recreation opportunities and energetic historic main streets.
It has a robust manufacturing presence, with a workforce that is prepared for the technological advances of the 21st century. Existing industries include 3M, Arauco, General Shale, Triangle Brick, Mountaire Farms, and Brookwood Farms.
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Chatham Park
Already underway in Chatham County is Chatham Park, an 8,500-acre planned mixed-use development located adjacent to Jordan Lake and Pittsboro. Developed by the award-winning Preston Development Company, Chatham Park is a hub for innovation and smart growth, offering a dynamic blend of residential, commercial, research, and retail opportunities.
Built on five pillars—Innovation, Connectivity, Quality Design, Healthy Balance, and Stewardship—the community will include more than 27,000 residential units and over 22 million square feet of office, research, retail, and community space at full build-out. With over 2,000 acres of parks and open space, 30+ miles of trails, and access to Jordan Lake and the Haw River, Chatham Park creates an environment where forward-thinking businesses and top talent thrive.
It will also be home to Disney's vibrant new residential community, Asteria, which will include more than 4,000 residential units in a mix of single- and multi-family homes.
MOSAIC at Chatham Park
MOSAIC, a 44-acre mixed-use community on Hwy 15-501, serves as the gateway to Chatham Park. An entertainment and lifestyle destination, MOSAIC is home to The Guild apartments, a 120-key Hampton Inn & Suites, 79°West Innovation Hub, an annual events series, restaurants and services.
Infrastructure and Support
- Easy access to urban amenities
- Within an hour’s drive of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro and Pinehurst
- Excellent highway and rail access
- Skilled and educated resident workforce
- Diverse housing choices
- A public-school system committed to fostering a strong culture of learning
- An innovative community college system that offers unique curriculum programs, continuing education classes and customized workforce training for employers
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Our Partners. Your Connections.
Get in touch with the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation.