Jim Goodmon honored in ‘CREative Thinkers’ real estate awards

The Carolina Chapter of the Counselors of Real Estate presented local executives with real estate awards recognizing creative projects on Wednesday.  Jim Goodmon, CEO of Capital Broadcasting Co. won for spearheading the revitalization of the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham.

Durham recognized as next big beer city

Durham has been recognized as one of Thrillist "10 Untapped Beer Cities Poised to Blow Up"

Quintiles lands on Fortunes "Worlds Most Admired Companies" list

Quintiles (NYSE: Q) has landed on Fortune's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." The Durham-based company is one of six North Carolina-headquartered firms to make the list.

Fullsteam Brewery recognized by Southern Living as one of the "South's Best Breweries"

Fullsteam Brewery was recognized by Southern Living as one of the "South's Best Breweries."

Associate Director of Duke Performances wins second Grammy

Eric Oberstein, associate director of Duke Performances, won the best-instrumental-composition Grammy for his work on Arturo O’Farrill’s album “Cuba: The Conversation Continues.” This makes his second Grammy awarded in two years.

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NC School of Science and Mathematics teacher wins Grammy

Phillip Riggs, who has been teaching for 27 years and at the School of Science and Mathematics since 2008, has won a Grammy for Music Educator of the Year. He  was chosen from a field of more than 4,500 nominations from all 50 states. 

Mateo tops the "25 Restaurants You Have To Visit In North Carolina Before You Die" list

Only in Your State recently published "25 Restaurants You Have To Visit In North Carolina Before You Die." Mateo Bar de Tapas was recognized as No. 1 and Dame's Chicken & Waffles landed the No. 21 spot. 

Durham recognized as No.9 city for creatives

Durham is among the "Top Ten Cities for Creatives," according to a new report by SmartAsset. At No. 9, Durham is the only East Coast city to score well for both affordability and culture.

Durham recognized as one of the best places for fundraisers to work

U.S. News & World Report’s  2016 Best Jobs ranking provides a tool for job-seekers to compare professions based on important metrics like salary and expected number of openings. Durham was recognized as a top match for fundraisers.