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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 24, 2025
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1. Durham County to Observe Thanksgiving Holiday - Most Durham County Government offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. All offices will reopen with normal hours on Monday, December 1. For information on how this will impact certain services, visit www.dconc.gov.
2. Facilitators/Organizations Needs to Lead Invest Forward - Forward Cities is looking for skilled facilitators or entrepreneurial support organizations to lead the upcoming Invest Forward cohort program in Durham, launching early 2026. This initiative includes two tracks: a Start Up Track for early-stage founders guided by the Kauffman Foundation FastTrac curriculum, and an Accelerator Track for growth-stage businesses ready to expand. Facilitators will co-design curriculum, lead sessions, and support founders in collaboration with the E3 Durham program. Apply by November 30 at https://forwardcities.org/invest-forward-cohort-program-facilitators/.
3. DCo Food Security Microgrants - Need funding for your food pantry, community garden, feeding neighbors, etc? Are you a non-profit? We're excited to announce that the 2025 Durham County's food security microgrants application has opened. This grant opportunity is funded by Durham County and administered by Durham Congregations in Action. These are small grants (generally between $500-$5,000) for community food security projects. Access the application here - https://rb.gy/51c5w4. Deadline is December 12. If you have questions, please email DCIA at durhamNaction@gmail.com.
4. Durham Holiday Parade on Dec. 13 - Kick off the holiday season at the Durham Holiday Parade from Durham Parks and Recreation! Cheer on hometown bands, drill teams, schools, and community groups as they make their way down Main Street on Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m. The procession will conclude ...
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