Durham County MWBE Program

You're invited, join us next Thursday, March 28th @10:00a - 2:00p to celebrate Women in Construction! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chix-dig-it-celebrating-women-in-construction-tickets-853801742997

See you there!

Join us this Thursday, March 21st!

Morning Session 9:00 -11:00 am or Evening Session 5:30-7:30 pm

Join us as we Honor the past and Embrace the Future of Durham!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honoring-the-past-embracing-the-future-networking-event-tickets-824869937187?aff=oddtdtcreator

We had a blast at MED Week!
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See you tonight!

Click the link to register for the info session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mwbevolution-business-owner-info-session-virtual-tickets-708486952547?aff=oddtdtcreator

Small business owners in Durham are reminded that the application portal for MWBEvolution in Durham opens next week!

MWBEvolution is a seven-month program, beginning in October 2023 and ending in April 2024, offering interactive class sessions; peer mentoring groups; and the opportunity to learn from local experts in the fields of finance, marketing, and procurement.

Participants will learn:
• Business development strategies
• Strategic planning
• Finance and financial management
• Marketing/sales
• Human resources
• Accessing capital
• Contracting with the government and major corporation

Do you have big plans for your small business? If you are ready to accelerate your small business, get details about MWBEvolution in Durham at https://www.dconc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/9749/31?backlist=%2f

We look forward to seeing you soon!

We are less than a week away from Empower Durham. Be sure to share with others and we are excited to see you next week! To register click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empower-durham-tickets-675265506307

Our quarterly newsletter is now available, featuring Denise Martin of Night Hawk Security. Click the link to check out her story, upcoming events, bids and more! https://issuu.com/mwbedurhamcounty/docs/june_2023_-_newsletter.pptx

Register for Empower Durham Here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empower-durham-tickets-675265506307
We can't wait to see you there!

Mecklenburg County is accepting applications for the MeckNC Business LaunchPad for fall 2023. Please share with your networks!!

Application cycle ends June 30, 2023. Apply Now! https://oed.mecknc.gov/bdi/programs/Business-Launch-Pad

Subcontractor Outreach Session for 300 E. Main Project on June 7 - Please share with those you think will be interested!

Progress Carolinas, the affordable housing contractor for the on-going redevelopment project at 300 East Main Street, is holding a Subcontractor Outreach Session on Wednesday, June 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. inside the Durham County Human Services Building. The session will be held in Conference Rooms B & C on the second floor of the HSB, located at 414 East Main Street.

Any and all contractors that would like more information about the project are welcome to attend. This is an open call for all, including minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) and Section 3 building trades!

Got questions? Contact:
Will French, lead construction manager with Progress Builders, at 843-698-2791 or [email protected];

Sai Datla, project manager with Progress Builders, at 919-638-2972 or [email protected]; or

Jonathan Farrar at 919-730-6821 or [email protected].

Learn more about the 300 and 500 East Main Street Redevelopment Projects on the Durham County Government webpage here: https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/engineering-and-environmental-services/project-management-division/current-projects/300-and-500-e-main-redevelopment.

Progress Carolina Durham County MWBE Program