The Durham Chamber Small Business Council is focused on providing the activities, resources, and opportunities to help you grow personally and professionally, which impacts your business growth. We would love to hear from you how we can better serve you, and how you would like to engage with the chamber.… read more
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May 28, 2013
Small Business Store Hours Sign Giveaway
We’re wrapping up National Small Business Month and there’s no better way to end the celebration than with a giveaway!
Starting today, Signs.com is giving away 5,000 business hours window decals for small business owners. The Business Hours Giveaway is completely free. There are 11 different designs to choose from… read more
May 16, 2013
Make the Pie Bigger: The Secret to Sales is in Giving it Away
For small business owners, sales can be tricky. As I’ve developed my businesses and advised others over the years, the most effective tool I’ve found for growing my business is counter-intuitive: helping others. As I’ve helped others without expecting anything in return, I have found that others give back to… read more
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.… read more
Durham’s Small Local Business Enterprise Program Now Seeking Applicants
Small business owners in Durham, Chatham, Orange, and Person counties seeking enhanced opportunities to obtain City of Durham contracts can now apply for certification through the new Small Local Business Enterprise Program.
The program is designed for small businesses that specialize in construction, architectural, engineering, and surveying services. Administered by… read more