Startup resources
Congratulations for choosing Durham and the Triangle as the location for your startup. As you already know, this thriving area is arguably the economic, social and cultural centre of North Carolina and features many resources that you will find useful as you grow your business.
This page features a resource directory that local entrepreneurs can tap into to accelerate the growth of their startup. It also provides you with a list of Durham links about life in Durham and the Triangle. Finally, it aggregates resource materials to help you find out everything you need to know to set up a successful startup business in the area.
Setting up a startup can be a challenging task. Click here for a directory of companies and vendors that can help entrepreneurs in Durham and the Triangle accelerate the growth of their startup. We only profile resources recommended by startup entrepreneurs, like you. That way, you will have a higher chance of finding the right resource for your company!
If you are a company or vendor that has done business with one of the startups in our Startup Directory you can apply to be listed in the Resource Directory. Being featured as a resource on www.downtowndurhamstartups.com will allow you to:
♦ Enhance your visibility
♦ Connect with local entrepreneurs
♦ Grow your business or organization
Click here to have your company listed in our Resource Directory.
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Job Board
The primary goal of the DDS Job Board is to help local startups recruit talented employees. It also helps local startups by enhancing their visibility and connecting them with the best interns and recent-graduate talent from local universities and beyond.
Please send us any links regarding job openings or internships at your company and we’ll make sure to promote them on our site and social media profiles!
Click here to see current openings
Resource Materials
Setting up a startup can change your life. You need to make sure you know what steps will be necessary for you to legally establish your company. The Durham Chamber of Commerce has compiled a Startup Guide that will help you stay on the "right track." The guide will learn more about local, state, and federal requirements to grow your startup in North Carolina. You should also click on our Resource Directory to learn more about resources and networking opportunity in Durham and the Triangle. The Durham Chamber also offers information about incentives, real estate, workforce, and existing programs.
Durham links
♦ Bull City Rising
♦ City of Durham
♦ Downtown Durham
♦ Durham Chamber of Commerce
♦ Startup Stampede
♦ The Durham Herald Sun
♦ The Independent Weekly
