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events and concerts while maintaining a focus on sustainable energy practices. “I was stunned,” said co-founder Tami Schwerin, pictured right. “We’ve been redeveloping The Plant since 2005, but this is the first award we have received for our endeavor.”
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Mrs. Ruth’s Jams was
honored as a 2023 Good Food Awards finalist for both its Chatham House Blueberry Mustard and Mrs. Ruth’s Blueberry Lemon Basil. The business uses North Carolina produce for small batches of handmade jams with unique flavor combinations. Nationwide contest winners will be announced April 21.
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WHAT AN HONOR Chatham County government recognized 23 graduates of its 2022 Leadership Academy at a ceremony in December. “I have no doubt these graduates will take the valuable skills they’ve honed back to their various departments within Chatham County, municipalities and nonprofits to do great things,” says County Manager Dan LaMontagne, pictured above with the 2022 outstanding student, Mallory Peterson, a Parks & Recreation department employee. The Plant received a
Sustainable Business of the Year award from the North Carolina Business Council in January. The eco-industrial business park is home to various food, beverage and clothing businesses and offers a venue for outdoor
Public Health Department and the Chatham County Center of the North Carolina
Cooperative Extension. The grant will be used to purchase a mobile teaching kitchen and curriculum at all branches. The educational program is about the
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The State Library of North Carolina awarded a $17,800 Food Literacy Center grant to Chatham County Public Libraries for a partnership with the Chatham County
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relationship between food, health and well-being, the environment and the economy. In February, jewelry artist Alexander Percy received Durham Arts Council’s Emerging Artists Grant, which supports Trianglebased artists who are transitioning to new projects or stages in their careers. Alexander also received United Arts Council of