New Art Honoring Kalkhof Installed in CCB Plaza

Downtown Durham's CCB Plaza had a new piece of art installed near where the Major the Bull statue resides, honoring former Downtown Durham Inc. CEO Bill Kalkhof. The sculpture designed by Al Frega is a chalice with a cluster that depicts the city skyline.

DDI Names New President

Downtown Durham Inc. has named Geoffrey Durham, the economic development manager for the city of Fairfax, Va., as its new president and CEO.

Summer Concert Series Begins at CCB Plaza May 9

Downtown Durham Inc. will launch its free “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series at CCB Plaza May 9 at 7 p.m.

DDI Hires Concert Producer Ocaña

Downtown Durham, Inc. has hired Tess Mangum Ocaña to produce its summer concert series.

DDI Presents Awards to 6 Durham Recipients

Downtown Durham Inc. has recognized six businesses and individuals that have been, “instrumental to the ongoing physical, functional, and cultural transformation of Downtown Durham.” Recipients include Alice Sharpe, Dame's Chicken and Waffles, 5 Points Project, 502 Rigsbee, Mateo's Bar de Tapas and Morris RidgeAwards

Downtown Durham Inc. President to Step Down in April

Bill Kalkhof, the first president of the downtown revitalization-focused group Downtown Durham Inc., announced Wednesday that he’ll be retiring from the role April 30 after 20 years in the role.

Durham to Get Second Round of Bull City Startup Stampede

The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Durham, Inc. are launching a second round of Bull City Startup Stampede, an initiative to bring more entrepreneurs and start-up companies to downtown Durham. The Stampede will run from Sept. 16-Nov. 18; applications are due by Aug. 12.