Fast Facts
#1
best state for business, 3 years running
2
international airports
within 50 miles
5
of NC’s largest cities within 100 miles
18
colleges and universities within 50 miles
Central Location
Businesses and residents located in Chatham County have the significant advantage of being positioned between two major urban areas. The Research Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) is among the most rapidly growing communities in the United States. The Piedmont Triad region (Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem) has a highly competitive manufacturing workforce. Positioned on the eastern seaboard between Miami and New York, Chatham County conveniently connects businesses and residents to major markets in the United States.
Education
North Carolina has 53 colleges and universities, among which are three Tier 1 research universities all within 30 minutes of Chatham County — North Carolina State University, Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Central Carolina Community College is one of 58 campuses that make up the North Carolina Community College System, which is widely regarded for its comprehensive, accessible and advanced vocational and technical programs.