Durham Chamber Foundation
The Foundation’s primary purpose is to empower the Durham Chamber to enhance its resources and expand its influence as a the driving force for positive transformation in talent, quality of life, and economic stability and mobility for all in the Durham community.
Foundation Pillars
The past years have highlighted the interdependence of economic development, talent development, and community leadership as challenges that face our community. The Chamber has identified these challenges as the Foundation Pillars.
Economic Development
– Intentional, targeted recruitment.
– Existing business expansion.
– Entrepreneurship.
– Small and minority business ecosystem.
Talent Development
– Workforce retention and assimilation.
– Recruitment and corporate engagement.
– Fortifying education pipeline.
Community Leadership
– Housing accessibility.
– Community safety.
– Culture and arts safeguarding.
– Social determinants for community well-being.
Please make checks payable to: The Durham Chamber Foundation and mail to PO BOX 3829 Durham, NC 27702