Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and the Jenny Lillian Semans Koortbojian Trust Join Forces to Fund Triangle Non-Profits During Harrowing Times Durham, NC — The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation (MDBF) and the Jenny Lillian Semans Koortbojian Trust (JLSKT) partnered to provide $50,000 to five organizations in the Triangle. These...
Hersey Pharmacy Helps Members Slash their Medication Costs Durham, NC – Hersey Pharmacy has announced today a plan to offer their members access to affordable prescription medications with savings upwards of 87% off retail. These savings are made possible by the SlashRx program and will be offered to members...
40 organizations receive grants to reduce disparate outcomes, support training, policy and criminal justice reform CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy today announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity in North Carolina. $25,000...
Spectrum Reach is conducting a nationwide campaign to encourage consumers to support local this holiday season with a fun, virtual mosaic that visually unites the businesses in our communities and serves as an interactive directory that local consumers can explore. You and your business are invited to be a...
The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce and ReCity Network have launched a new phase of their partnership that aims to increase the impact of non-profit leaders by connecting them with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers beyond the Triangle. Founded in 2016, ReCity Network is Durham’s hub for social impact....
During the last few weeks, chamber member and 8 time business owner Todd Chalfin, of Forward Traction, has been doing private 90 minute Reset/Restart sessions with a number of local business owners and their key leaders. Through these sessions, Todd has helped owners and their teams to step back...
Policygenius is set to occupy 555 Mangum in early 2020 The Durham Chamber played a key role in both working with Policygenius to open its second headquarters in Downtown Durham, and in the landmark development of 555 Mangum Street. The signing of the occupancy lease on October 31st between...
As an organization that serves local business—big and small, the Durham Chamber of Commerce is proud to join with American Express to support the 10th annual Small Business Saturday®, Nov 30th. Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 to help strengthen local economies. It has since...
PNC Foundation awards the college $17,500 to help provide stipends to students in the new pathway. (Durham, NC) – Students will now be able to earn their early childhood education associate’s degree in less time through a new fast-track pathway at Durham Technical Community College. While in the pilot...
In an expression of thanks to the Durham Community and our loyal shoppers, the Morgan Imports Family invites you to join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday November 2 from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Morgan Imports, Inc. has been a beloved Downtown Durham retail fixture since 1969. At...
Saturday, November 23, 2019, 6:00 PM Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, NC 27705 Tickets: $135 each www.APSofDurham.org/Tails-at-Twilight You are cordially invited to join us for an evening of spirited fun and generous giving to benefit the Animal Protection Society of Durham at our Tails...
The Moon is Coming to Durham October 31 to November 3, 2019 Be a part of the once-in-a-lifetime, free community event featuring a mesmerizing and world-renowned touring installation. For the first time in North Carolina, a giant breathtaking spherical replica of the moon, with a diameter of nearly 23...
Bartlett Reserve, named after the founder of the city of Durham, Dr. Bartlett Durham, has created something very unique by brilliantly blending the old and the new. In November of 2012 the owners of Bartlett Reserve purchased the failing Highwood Suites property on Meredith Drive in Durham, with the...
We are thrilled to share that, for the first time ever, North Carolina has a unified, statewide teacher recruitment initiative that elevates the teaching profession and seeks to fill critical vacancies. At the August 14th meeting of the North Carolina Education Cabinet, education leaders and stakeholders gathered to celebrate...
As we celebrated Independence Day over the weekend, a special reading of Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech ‘What to the slave is the Fourth of July’ was read at Stagville Plantation in Durham, once one of the largest plantations in North Carolina that enslaved hundreds of people. Durham City Councilman...