Stories

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 22, 2023 | By

Nutishia Lee

May is AAPI Heritage Month and with it comes a special opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the remarkable contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) entrepreneurs. This...

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Unleash the Joy in the Unexpected

May 22, 2023 | By

Nutishia Lee

Gina Sambola isn’t afraid of “the hunt.” As an avid thrifter she thrills in the experience of thrift shopping. “You go in and you don't really expect to find...

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Durham Small Business Opportunity Loan Fund Program

May 4, 2023 | By

Tivi Jones

The City of Durham and Durham County have established the Durham Small Business Opportunity Loan Fund program to support small businesses in the community.

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Bringing It All Together

April 28, 2023 | By

Nutishia Lee

Over the past nine months, groups of dedicated community members have come together in the five Black Wall Street Forward cohort cities – Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem...

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