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Durham Business News

Business in Durham runs on corporate operations, market shifts and local commerce, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting tracks the movement of established enterprises and the emergence of new organizations across the city.

Feed Durham Launches Holiday Food Drives

Feed Durham Launches Holiday Food Drives

The Durham nonprofit is seeking donations after reduced supply forced it to turn away families for the first time in six years.

Live Poll

Would you donate food or supplies to help local families this holiday season?


Industry

Utilities

Durham Utility Repairs Close NC-55 Intersection

Local police blocked intersections near NC-55 and East Cornwallis Road to address an electrical hazard.

Durham Utility Repairs Close NC-55 Intersection

Jobs

Remote Work

BWBR Acquires Durham Firm RND Architects

The St. Paul-based design firm is acquiring Durham-based RND Architects, adding a fourth office in the Research Triangle region.

BWBR Acquires Durham Firm RND Architects

Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Do you think new housing and shops in your area are getting built as promised?

Openings & Closings

Westside Bottling Construction Halted Amid Lawsuit

Developer Ardent has sued Dominion Realty Partners in Durham County after a multifamily housing purchase agreement was terminated.

Westside Bottling Construction Halted Amid Lawsuit

People

Live Poll

Should local university gardens prioritize broader public access over private academic research use?

People

Grace Elton to Lead Sarah P. Duke Gardens in 2027

Grace Elton will take over as executive director next year following the retirement of long-time leader Bill LeFevre.

Grace Elton to Lead Sarah P. Duke Gardens in 2027

Business Strategy

Live Poll

Should a local bank prioritize keeping its brand and headquarters over maximizing the immediate acquisition price?

Business Strategy

Triad Business Bank Bids for M&F Bank

Triad proposes to keep M&F Bank headquarters in Durham as shareholders weigh a competing acquisition offer.

Triad Business Bank Bids for M&F Bank

More in Business

Coverage takes in company expansions, commercial real estate developments, funding news and leadership transitions. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. The research and technology sectors serve as the primary drivers of growth, influencing the pace of new commercial development. Regulatory changes and regional economic conditions frequently shape the trajectory of these business stories.