Marketing Your Business Through Podcast Guesting – Online

During this training offered through CCCC, participants will learn about the opportunity they have to speak up as a guest expert on podcasts that have embedded listeners who can’t wait to hear the value you bring. You'll also learn the value of being media-ready, media-savvy, and on message with your Media One Sheet leading the way; how to quickly meet podcast hosts to ask to be a guest – even for those who are brand new to podcast guesting; and … the #1 consideration before taking your place at the microphone. Preregistration is required at the link below.

COVID-19 Vaccine Briefing for Chatham Employers

THURSDAY, March 4th, 2-3 pm COVID-19 Vaccine Briefing for Chatham Employers Chatham Economic Development Corp requested this information get to as many Chatham Businesses as possible as fast as possible: COVID-19 Vaccine Briefing for Chatham Employers Presented by: Chatham EDC, Chatham County Health Department, Chatham Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, March 4th 2-3 pm Speakers: Mike Zelek, Chatham County Public Health Director Kathie Russell, Managing Partner at Russell & Associates Registration Link (Zoom info will send after registering) - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lGGcsqYFR-ujX6sZmclY_g Q&A Link (for participants to send in questions ahead of time) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnzTv_Ch1zQ6DejEvMAAmoxOiQLIl89GP_h3lYrRX7ptomUQ/viewform

Adopt a Chatham County HS Senior

Chatham Business Services Pittsboro, NC

A Group inspired by the Adopt a High School Senior movement across the country. During these hard times, we need to find a positive outlet. Let's not lose sight of the young adults that have had so much taken from them due to COVID-19. Come together to make our High School Seniors feel important. We can become their extended family. Post your Seniors so that we can help give the Class of 2021 a big boost! Members of this Group: pick a Senior, pick two, pick three, reach out to them in any way possible to celebrate with them in their accomplishments. Send a letter, cards, food, a cake, gift basket, whatever you are inspired to do. Let's celebrate them the only way can can right now. All Chatham County School Seniors are encouraged to participate! See Less

Chatham Marketplace is hiring!

Chatham Marketplace is hiring for a Wellness Grocery Lead position. This is a full-time position and the salary ranges from $12.50 – $17.25 an hour. This is not an entry level position, so skills and experience will be considered when determining a pay rate. All positions start with a 90 day trial period, followed by a 50¢ pay bump after successful completion. Job Description The Wellness Grocery Lead heads organized and smooth running wellness and bulk sections that focus on a wide variety of local, natural and organic foods. They will also assist with opening/ closing responsibilities, which includes cashiering and cash handling. The Wellness Grocery Lead will meet department objectives for sales, margin and customer service satisfaction. They support The Grocery Manager’s goals for all grocery departments through their work by performing other tasks as assigned. In the absence of a manager, The Wellness Grocery Lead will be a person in charge. You can link to the full job description here or apply through Facebook here.

Small Group Exercise Orientation

February exercise orientation classes. Duke Center for Living is scheduling small group (3 people) exercise orientation classes this month: Our February Small Group Orientation schedule is out! What is it? An introduction to the exercise equipment and a chance to learn the exercise recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. What to bring? Your questions and possibly a notebook. How much does it cost? It's free! Space is limited to 3 members, registration required through the Online Member Portal or Member Services.

Use Press Releases to Build Buzz for Your Business – Online

During this “what you need to know and do” live workshop, you’ll learn how building buzz can make your business easy to find so more people want to do business with you. You'll also learn about fun and inspiring stories from the trenches of real life to excite you about this visibility strategy as well as the basic elements to include in every press release, and simple and affordable ways to distribute your news. Preregistration is required at the link below.

Senior Games Early Bird Registration

Sign up early for Chatham County's Senior Games, which will take place from May 1 - June 4, 2021. Registration deadline is April 16, 2021.

Chatham250 Youth Committee

Love Chatham County? Chatham Youth from 15 to 22 are invited to apply to be part of the #Chatham250 Youth Committee. Committee members will help plan a Chatham 250th anniversary event FOR Chatham County Youth BY Chatham County Youth. Apply by Apr. 12. Chatham250 Youth Committee

Piedmont 4: Live Music at the City Tap

Live music with a crowd favorite. Gonna start a little earlier than we used to... 7-9. Also reduced capacity means reduced budget, please plan on a donation of at least $5 for the band. Working musicians have been hit hard with all this mess...

Adopt a Chatham County HS Senior

Chatham Business Services Pittsboro, NC

A Group inspired by the Adopt a High School Senior movement across the country. During these hard times, we need to find a positive outlet. Let's not lose sight of the young adults that have had so much taken from them due to COVID-19. Come together to make our High School Seniors feel important. We can become their extended family. Post your Seniors so that we can help give the Class of 2021 a big boost! Members of this Group: pick a Senior, pick two, pick three, reach out to them in any way possible to celebrate with them in their accomplishments. Send a letter, cards, food, a cake, gift basket, whatever you are inspired to do. Let's celebrate them the only way can can right now. All Chatham County School Seniors are encouraged to participate! See Less

Founding Day Kickoff–Chatham County’s 250th Anniversary

Historic Chatham County Courthouse 9 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC, United States

Clear your calendar now for Chatham County's 250th anniversary! The Chatham County Historical Society has big things planned and they'll want your help. Look for balloons on the doors of downtown businesses that are open during the celebration. We'll also have a "find the Chatham Rabbit" contest; take a picture of yourself with a rabbit (hidden around town) and bring it to the Visitor's Center for vouchers. An email from Kara Dudley From: Kara Dudley <kara.dudley@chathamcountync.gov> Subject: Chatham County Commemorates its 250th Birthday Through Founding Day Celebration PITTSBORO, NC-While the year 2020 was challenging for Chatham County, 2021 is set to be a year of hope, celebration and inspiration as the Chatham community celebrates its 250th birthday. In order to make the most of this special occasion, Chatham County will host several events throughout the course of the year that people of all ages and backgrounds will be able to take part in and enjoy. To kick start the festivities, Founding Day will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Pittsboro. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, will be a drive-thru event featuring nine stations focusing on the county's history and community complete with a birthday party theme. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, share and engage in activities at each station. Community members will be offered items including goody bags, party hats, pi=F1ata raffles and sweet treats to take home and enjoy. Individuals and families can find the stations by following the signs and balloons from Hillsboro St. to Hank St. around the back of St. Barts Volunteers Park on the gravel section of the parking lot. Please note that road construction in downtown Pittsboro will not affect access to Founding Day events or businesses that are […]

Hewitt Pottery Spring Cleaning Sale

It's time for a once in a blue moon, spring cleaning sale here at the pottery! Prices will be drastically reduced as we clean out old inventory, including many scratch & dent seconds at bargain basement prices !

Chatham 250 Drive-thru Celebration!

Saturday, April 10th from 2 pm - 5 pm there will be a drive-thru event at the parking lot between Salisbury and Hanks Streets (across from Postal Fish and City Tap and behind Circle City Books). There will be several stations: Art, History, etc. Chatham 250 plans on handing out gift bags for the cars that drive through. Stay tuned for more details!

PBA Member Meeting Apr21 Hilary Pullan

Zoom Meeting

Join us on Zoom. Hilary Pullan, 250th Committee is our speaker! Hilary Pollan, Chatham County 250th Committee Chair Hilary Pollan, in the Chatham County Managers office, has been leading the Chatham 250th Anniversary effort. Come to the meeting and find out about the 250th and what's next!

Hewitt Pottery Spring Cleaning Sale

It's time for a once in a blue moon, spring cleaning sale here at the pottery! Prices will be drastically reduced as we clean out old inventory, including many scratch & dent seconds at bargain basement prices !

Chatham250: Clydefest in the Wild

ClydeFEST in the WILD (Sign Up Required!) Saturday, April 24, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Participate in the Chatham Arts Council's ClydeFEST in the WILD The Park at Briar Chapel Kids and Families, SIGN UP HERE to schedule outdoor time at our mobile Critterville to paint and embellish one of those well-known and beloved critter cut-outs, while jamming to some family-friendly live music from ClydeFEST performers.  

Watch French Connections on UNC-TV

Want to learn more about French Connections? PBS NC (UNC-TV) will be running a spot about the store on this week's NC weekend. This is a story that ran a couple years ago, but the information is still current. If you can't watch the show this week you can catch it online: UNC-TV NC Weekend Home Page: http://www.pbsnc.org/watch/unctv-originals/nc-weekend/ UNC-TV Video page: http://video.pbsnc.org/show/nc-weekend/ UNC-TV NC Weekend You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ncweekend/featured UNC-TV Passport: http://video.unctv.org/passport/learn-more/

PBA Member Meeting May21

Zoom Meeting

Chatham County Commissioner Mike Dasher will join us on Zoom to update PBA members on county activities that affect Pittsboro.

Chatham 250 Passport Program

Chatham 250 Passport Overview Welcome to the Chatham 250 Passport Experience! Each of the five Chatham 250 Passports - Creative Arts, Growth and Change, Community and Diversity, Agriculture and Natural Environment - offer nearly 20 safe, accessible, and fun activities designed to help you explore Chatham County in honor of this 250th anniversary. Chatham 250 Passport Chatham 250 Passport