UNC is almost out for summer, but the action

Judith Cone, UNC's Vice Chancellor for Commercialization & Econ. Dev.

never stops. Ever wonder abou

t the businesses that have come out of the first public university in the nation? They have created 8,000 jobs and represent $7 billion in revenue. Read more about them at UNC's website, but also check out this month's  UNC Innovation Showcase and the recently launched venture capital fund. Additionally, congratulations to the University-Born Business of the Year finalists, Rho, ABAN, and Terra Dotta. Celebrate them at the BEAs May 28!  

Did you tune into last week's WCHL Community Forum? Our CEO, Aaron Nelson, served on two panels discussing the changing face of both Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Read more at chapelboro.com and listen to the entire forum. You can also view  photos from the forum and while you're there, check out photos from  Kidzu's grand opening and March's  Business After Hours!

As summer approaches, many make plans to travel the state or further abroad. Do you ever think about the economic impact of those that visit Chapel Hill? Join us 8-9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 7 at the Chamber's conference room for our monthly Economic Development & Public Policy Committee. We'll hear from Visitors Bureau director Laurie Paolicelli and the NC Restaurant & Lodging Association president Lynn Minges. Come hear about who is visiting us and where they're staying (hint: it's not at a B&B).