Durham Receives Global Recognition for Economic Potential

The City of Durham has been globally recognized for its economic potential, ranking #2 in the Top 10 Small American Cities of the Future from fDi American Cities.

Spoonflower Named 2013 Martha Steward American Made Honoree

Martha Stewart Living has named Durham-based Spoonflower a 2013 American Made Honoree, an award that honors the next generation of American creative entrepreneurs.

Counter Culture Coffee Voted #1 Coffee Roaster in the Nation

Counter Culture Coffee has been voted #1 of "The Top 11 Coffee Roasters in the Nation As Voted By Super-Serious Coffee Nerds," by Thrillist.com.

Durham is #4 Small City in US for Starting Over

Durham has been recognized as the #4 Small City in the United States for Starting Over by Credit Donkey.

Duke University Earns #5 Ranking on Kiplinger's "10 Best Value Universities"

Duke University has earned a #5 ranking by Kiplinger on the "10 Best Values in Private Universities, 2014."

DCVB Honored with PR Daily 2013 Digital PR Awards

DCVB has won two Ragan Communications PR Daily’s 2013 Digital PR Awards: "Best Location-Based Campaign" and "Best Digital PR Campaign- Budget under $25,000" for it s Campaign to win Southern Living's "Tastiest Town in the South."

Food & Wine names Rise Among "Best Biscuits in the U.S."

Rise Biscuits & Donuts has been named among the "Best Biscuits in the U.S" by Food & Wine Magazine.