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May 13, 2013
How to build a successful business
When you’re ready to start building a business, there is a good process to follow that assures that you take care of the most important parts first. Although many entrepreneurs want to start with their favorite part (often building the product), it is wiser to follow this process, which helps… read more
May 6, 2013
Small Businesses Rock!
May is Small Business Month, and the Durham Chamber’s Small Business Council is rolling out some resources from members for members. But first, take a look at some statistics about small businesses.
According to IDC, small businesses:
Represent more than 99.7% of all employers
Produce over $6 trillion in GDP… read more
May 1, 2013
Celebrate Small Business
Did you know that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business? Did you know that small businesses create about two out of three new jobs in the U.S. each year?
Small businesses truly are the lifeblood of communities throughout the U.S. and Durham is… read more
April 25, 2013
The Smoffice Wins!
The “World’s Smallest Office” – The Smoffice, has won the title of Best Unconventional Project at the 2013 International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation Competition.
Competition finalists presented their projects during the 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha, Qatar April 22-25. The Smoffice was the only finalist from the… read more
April 18, 2013
GSK, Triangle Community Foundation issue call for IMPACT Awards applications
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Triangle Community Foundation have issued the 2013 GSK IMPACT Awards Call for Applications. This annual awards program will honor up to ten local nonprofits in Research Triangle Park and the surrounding region with $40,000 each in recognition of their achievements and innovations in improving community health.
The… read more
April 9, 2013
Durham named Tastiest Town in the South
All the voting paid off, Durham. We are officially the Tastiest Town in the South! The winner of the Southern Living contest was announced this morning by the Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau. Click here to read more.
April 8, 2013
Durham YouthWork Internship Program
Help shape our future workforce by participating in the Durham YouthWork Internship Program!
The Durham YouthWork Internship Program is a public-private partnership that cultivates the talents and skills of Durham youth by training youth to be ethical, dedicated and proactive employees through education-supported, real world workplace experience. Each year, businesses… read more
April 2, 2013
Steps to SEO Success
What is SEO?
Search Engine Optimization – in laymen terms, the art of making it easier for internet users to find your information online. Where does your business stack up in SEO world? Here’s how you can find out.
Check out GetListed.org, a website recently acquired by SEOmoz. The site… read more
March 28, 2013
Duke University Economic Impact Report
Attention Durham Businesses: Please take a moment to complete the below survey that assesses Duke University’s impact on the Durham business community. The survey contains 16 questions and will take no longer than five minutes to complete. All answers are anonymous. Results from the survey may be included in future reports… read more
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