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Program Updates from Downtown Durham, Inc, Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce (45min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 2, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to presentations from Downtown Durham Inc., the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Durham Inc., the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce have contracts through the Economic Development department for services related to Economic Development and Small Business Support. Organizations will present on annual programming updates related to their contracts, and significant program updates generally.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Regional Leadership
Resource Persons: Nicole Thompson, President and CEO of Downtown Durham, Inc. CJ Broderick, President & CEO, Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce; Matt Gladdek, Vice President of Economic Development, Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce; Andrew Miracle, Durham County, Director of Economic Development; Maurice Jones, Durham County, Deputy County Manager;
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive presentations from Downtown Durham Inc., the Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce.
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County Manager: ____________________________