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Duke vs NC State: Durham Day
October 14
5:00 - 7:30 pm
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Ribbon Cutting- Brightleaf on Main
October 19
1:30 - 2:30 pm
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Durham Mayoral SpeakEasy
October 19
5:00 - 7:00 pm
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Women Take No Bull - On the Green
October 17, 2023
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Golf and Lunch
$135 Members
$185 Prospective Members
Golf Only
$85 Members
$135 Prospective Members
Lunch only
$75 Members
$125 Prospective Members
Last Chance to Register!
Join us for a one-hour golf lesson to learn or refine basics such as driving, chipping, and putting followed by a lunch featuring local community leaders. This event is golf lessons, not a traditional golf tournament. Women Take No Bull - On the Green will empower its attendees to do business and make money on the golf course.
Women Take No Bull - On the Green will feature a golf clinic on the range and putting green at Duke Golf Club. The clinic will give attendees an opportunity to learn how to chip, drive, putt, and make money on the green.
After the golf clinic, join us at Cameron Indoor Stadium to hear from local community leaders.
Speakers and Golf Assistants include:
Natasha Ainsley Thomas, Assistant Golf Coach, North Carolina Central University, and Co-Founder, GolfHER
Golf Assistant and Moderator
Representative Vernetta Alston, North Carolina House of Representatives
Luncheon Panelist
Adam Klein, Director of Durham Real Estate, Capitol Broadcasting Company
Denison University Varsity Golfer
Luncheon Panelist
Margaret Pentrack, Sr. Director of Marketing, Discover Durham
UNC Women's Golf 2007-2011
Golf Assistant
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Duke vs NC State - Durham Day
After a great showing on ESPN College GameDay and against #10 Notre Dame on Saturday, #19 Duke football welcomes NC State on October 14!
Duke Athletics is offering a unique opportunity to be part of all the pregame festivities around “Devilsgate” for several hours before the game, featuring group and corporate tents, local food & beverage options, a DJ, inflatables for the kids, the Duke team walk and more.
Businesses and groups can secure tents in this hospitality village as well as game tickets and additional private catering options via Duke Athletics.
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Ribbon Cutting -Brightleaf on Main
We invite you to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Brightleaf on Main. This event will take place on Thursday, October 19th from 1:30pm - 2:30pm. Don't miss this commemorative celebration of their fifth year in downtown Durham. You'll also have the opportunity to tour and learn more about their unique apartment community.
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Durham Mayoral SpeakEasy
NAIOP and the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Black Wall Street, are excited to announce the 2023 Durham Mayoral SpeakEasy.
The event, featuring the final two candidates for Durham’s new mayor, will begin at 5:00pm with networking, followed by a moderated discussion, and a question-and-answer period. During the forum, attendees will hear directly from the candidates on their positions and visions regarding economic development, the Durham business climate, how we continue to make Durham an attractive place for all, and how those business objectives intersect with public policy.
In addition to the live event, recorded streams from the event will be produced.
*Member-only registration is now open. Registration will open for non members based on availability after October 10th.
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Bulls Eye View
Public Policy Update from the desk of Bryan Fox, VP of Public Policy
-Bryan Fox
bfox@durhamchamber.org
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Welcome New Member!
Team Genius Squad
Team Genius Squad is a movement and an aspiring brand created by 10-year-old Ava the S.T.E.M. Princess®. Our mission is to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) awareness, encourage individuals to believe in themselves, to identify their uniqueness, and pursue their goals. To achieve this, we design S.T.E.M. inspired products (e.g. Experiment Lab Kits, Jewelry, Lip Gloss, Puzzles, Apparel); and develop fun educational videos for all ages. Our vision is to create global awareness regarding the importance of believing in oneself even when challenges arise, and how S.T.E.M. concepts can play a significant role in math and reading literacy, personal skills exploration, and uncovering unique talents. We envision individuals actively engaging in identifying their inner genius and making their unique imprint on the world.
Click here for more information
Hersey Pharmacy Offers Chamber Members $25 Flu Shots
Hersey Pharmacy is offering Chamber Members without insurance or whose insurance does not cover flu shots, $25 flu shots. It is good for the quadrivalent flu vaccine (not the high dose for patients over 65) for patients age 10 and older.
Click here for Hersey Pharmacy's website
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You're invited to join us for the Triangle Tech Speaker Series
Wednesday, October 25 4:30PM - 7:00PM
What is the Triangle Tech Speaker Series (TTSS)?
TTSS brings regional experts together on a variety of topics to engage current and future technologists in conversations around the future of technology in the world. This event is FREE of charge.
What can you expect?
A networking reception with current and future technologists from local universities and organizations, followed by our speaker panel discussion focused on AI/ChatGPT and LLM.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Durham Sports Complex Survey - Deadline for Completion Tonight
The Durham Sports Commission is in the final days of the Durham Sports Complex survey. As of this moment, they have 779 responses.
The survey will be closed 11:59pm on Monday, October 9th.
Click here to participate in the survey
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For information regarding sponsorship opportunities or membership benefits, please reach out to Angelique Stallings.
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