The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce hosted the Orange County Development Briefing, 8-10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Sheraton Chapel Hill. Commercial and residential real estate professionals, planners and economic developers presented the latest trends about the local markets, new economic development initiatives, and the status of approved projects in Orange County and their municipalities at the event. The following individuals spoke at the briefing: * Mark Zimmerman of RE/MAX Winning Edge, speaking on behalf of the Greater Chapel Hill Association of Realtors * Michael Clayton, Clayton Commercial Realty * Sara Stephens, Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce * Holly Fraccaro, Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties * Jeff Furman, Northwood Ravin * Bill Christian, William Christian & Associates * Gary Hill, Woodhill NC, LLC * Lee Perry, East West Partners The briefing is sponsored by the Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development, Rho, Rene Hendrickson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices–YSU, and Regions Bank.