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December 12, 2012

Durham named top county for 2013

The latest release of the “Fourth Economy Community (FEC) Index” was announced today listing the nation’s top 10 large-sized Fourth Economy Communities. These communities are those ideally positioned to attract modern investment and managed economic growth. Good news…Durham was ranked No. 1!

The “fourth economy” characterizes the most recent phase … read more

December 6, 2012

The attorney-client relationship – Are you getting what you deserve?

By DEANA A. LABRIOLA, Ward and Smith, P.A.

Editor’s Note: Deana A. Labriola is a member of the Business Practice Group at Ward and Smith, P.A. This article previously appeared in WRAL Techwire.

At its most basic level, the relationship between attorneys and clients is one of customer service – … read more

December 5, 2012

Notes from Chamber U

This morning’s Chamber U featured three funding/business plan resources for our small business owners. Below is a summary of each – please email or call them to schedule an appointment to review your plan and to discuss any adjustments that need to be made. They all emphasized that it is … read more

November 21, 2012

Start with small business this holiday season

Many of you will start your holiday shopping this weekend, so keep small businesses in mind when checking items off your list. There are some great programs kicking off Saturday, November 24 to get you started.

This Saturday is Small Business Saturday. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are huge

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November 13, 2012

Saying Goodbye to The Smoffice

Our stint at The Smoffice officially ended on Halloween. I can’t believe how far we’ve come since applying to the competition at the end of March. This is first in a series of posts about our Smoffice journey, and where we are now.

I dug up a few things from read more

November 7, 2012

Tax Law Changes and How They Will Impact Small Businesses and Their Owners

Regardless of Presidential outcome, there will be numerous changes to the tax laws.  However, it is very likely that the changes will not be determined until early 2013 and will be implemented retro actively to January 1, 2013. 

A few of the upcoming changes to the tax laws have been … read more

November 5, 2012

Triangle Entrepreneurship Week

November is here, and the Triangle Entrepreneurship week has a whole host of events for business owners that will all be held at the American Tobacco Campus here in Durham.  

According to organizers, “Throughout the week, TEW (Triangle Entrepreneurship Week) will CONNECT entrepreneurs with local leaders, capital and resources so … read more

October 24, 2012

Gov. Perdue Announces Federal Funds to Spur More than $152 Million in Lending to NC Small Businesses

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that North Carolina received $15.2 million in its second round of funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) that makes capital available for small businesses throughout North Carolina.  

The SSBCI program, an important component of the Small Business Jobs … read more

October 22, 2012

Exclusive Chamber Night Saving to JERSEY BOYS at DPAC

 

Don’t miss your chance to see the ‘Must See Show of the Year’ JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids … read more

October 17, 2012

Celebrating Duke Children’s Superheroes at Teddy Bear Ball

Date: December 1, 2012
Time: 5:30 PM – 12:00 PM
www.dukechildrens.org 

You can be a superhero! Join us at the superhero-themed 2012 Teddy Bear Ball, celebrating the world-renowned programs, research, family-centered care and our innovative faculty and physician scientists. Hosted by Duke Medicine leadership, this spectacular evening will feature … read more

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