Economic Growth, Workforce Development & Community Wealth in Chatham County

Send us Fan MailHow can the growth happening across Chatham County and Siler City create more pathways to meaningful work, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and lasting community wealth?In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we continue our Money Mindset series - sponsored by PNC Bank. We explore how local economic development, public policy, and community growth shape what entrepreneurs believe is possible.Our guest, Siler City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Travis Patterson shares his perspective on the changes taking place in Siler City and throughout Chatham County. We discuss the opportunities that growth can create, the challenges it can bring, and the importance of making sure longtime residents, small business owners, and underrepresented entrepreneurs have a meaningful place in the county’s future.Together, we consider how economic development influences more than buildings, businesses, and investment. It also affects people’s sense of belonging, access to opportunity, and belief in what they can build for themselves, their families, and their communities.In This Episode, We Discuss:The economic growth taking place in Chatham County and Siler CityHow local development can shape entrepreneurial opportunityThe relationship between public policy and small business successWho benefits from growth—and who may feel left outThe importance of community voice in economic developmentHow entrepreneurs can stay informed and engagedWhat it means to build an inclusive future for Siler CityThe role of collaboration, dialogue, and shared responsibility in community growthA Key TakeawayGrowth is not only about what gets built. It is also about who gets access, who gets heard, and who is invited to participate in the opportunities being created.Connect with Travis Patterson:Email: [email protected]:About WEBB Squared:WEBB Squared is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator building wealth through entrepreneurship for Black and Brown businesses in Chatham County. We offer free entrepreneurial coaching, mindset workshops, and promotion of BIPOC businesses in our community.  Learn more at www.webbsquared.orgemail: [email protected] Thank You to our Money Mindset Podcast Sponsor:This Money Mindset series is brought to you by PNC Bank, a proud supporter of The WEBB Squared and the entrepreneurial community we serve.Support the showThank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.Become a changemaker today! Support WEBB Squared’s annual campaign. We would love to hear from you.  Please contact [email protected] for more information.