[Durham INC] State of Durham's Economy Breakfast Set for March 29

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

For Details, Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov

 

For Immediate Release:  January 20, 2011

 

State of Durham's Economy Breakfast Set for March 29

Event Highlights Community's Economic Performance and Durham's Place in
a Mobile and Global Economy in 2011; 

Advance Tickets Available Beginning Monday, January 24

 

DURHAM, N.C. - Those interested in learning about the progress made in
2010 to strengthen Durham's economic performance and how Durham fits
into a mobile and global economy should mark their calendars now for the
2011 State of Durham's Economy Breakfast. 

 

The event will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, from 7 a.m. to 9:30
a.m. at the Durham Performing Arts Center, located at 123 Vivian Street
in downtown Durham. Registration opens Monday, January 24, 2011. Advance
sale tickets cost $55 each or $400 for a table of eight. After Tuesday,
March 1, tickets will be $65 each or $450 for a table of eight.
Registration ends Monday, March 14.

 

The breakfast is the City's premier event focused upon economic and
workforce development and the progress that was made in 2010 to
strengthen Durham's performance amidst the economic downturn. Issues
such as employment, tax-base growth, high-growth industry activity,
retail sales, commercial real estate markets, and wages will be
discussed. This year's event will also feature a panel discussion with
representatives from companies and organizations who will share their
perspectives on Durham's global marketplace and how businesses,
students, and residents can prepare themselves to be globally
competitive.

 

The event is sponsored by the City of Durham's Office of Economic and
Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Greater Durham Chamber
of Commerce, Downtown Durham, Inc., Durham County Government, and the
Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau.

 

To register on Monday, January 24, visit 
www.DurhamNC.gov/departments/eed/state_of_economy.cfm.  For registration
inquiries, e-mail Sonya.Owens at DurhamNC.gov.  

 

About the Office of Economic and Workforce Development

The City of Durham's Office of Economic and Workforce Development seeks
to increase the city's tax base through several revitalization
initiatives, including new development efforts in the central city area.
The department also identifies and recruits target industries as well as
assesses and trains Durham residents to fill new jobs. For more
information, visit www.DurhamEconomicDevelopment.org.  

 

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