Partners in Progress

DDI is the engine behind downtown Durham's meteoric economic development. You can be part of this continued growth by becoming a Partner in Progress.

The PiP program makes it possible for DDI to build on its solid, 25-year foundation by providing funds for strategic economic development to benefit existing businesses and attract new businesses to downtown.

  • PiP economic development initiatives include:
    • Targeted developer/investor recruitment
    • Economic Development
      Studies/Reports
    • Additional Ped Counters
    • Marketing materials about downtown Durham, including video, electronic and print materials
    • Peer city visits & benchmarking
    • Signature DDI Reports
      • Annual Report
      • State of Downtown
      • Quarterly Reports

In addition to being an integral part of downtown Durham's success, Partners receive benefits of membership, including tickets to major DDI events, sponsor recognition in event materials, inclusion in the DDI Referral List and listing on the DDI website.

Event sponsorships are also available. For more information about Partners in Progress, contact Nicole J. Thompson
at (919) 682-2800 or [email protected]

*Partners in Progress is a yearly membership program that runs concurrent with the DDI fiscal year, July 1 - June 30. Fees for partner memberships that begin on or after October 1 will be prorated.

Platinum Partner - $5,000

One table (8 seats) at the Annual Meeting
Six tickets to State of Downtown Durham
Four tickets to each Speaker Series event (3 events)
For all DDI events: large logo on digital invitations, posters, programs, social media		Large logo and link on DDI website
Invitation for four to VIP Partners Event
Inclusion in DDI Referral List
Quarterly Reports, State of Downtown Update & Annual Report

Gold Partner - $2,500

Four tickets to the Annual Meeting
Four tickets to State of Downtown Durham
Three tickets to each Speaker Series event (3 events)
For all DDI events: medium logo on digital invitations, posters, programs, social media		Medium logo and link on DDI website
Invitation for two to VIP Partners Event
Inclusion in DDI Referral List
Quarterly Reports, DDI Downtown by the Numbers

Silver Partner - $1,000

Two tickets to the Annual Meeting
Two tickets to State of Downtown Durham
Two tickets to each Speaker Series event (3 events)
For all DDI events: small logo on digital invitations, posters, programs, social media		Small logo and link on DDI website
Invitation for one to VIP Partners Event
Inclusion in DDI Referral List
Quarterly Reports, State of Downtown Update & Annual Report

Bronze Partner - $500

For all DDI events: name on digital invitations, posters, programs, social media
Name and link on DDI website
Invitation for one to VIP Partners Event		Inclusion in DDI Referral List
Quarterly Reports, State of Downtown Durham Update & Annual Report

Friend of DDI - $1-$499 Donation

Name on DDI website
Inclusion in DDI Referral List		Quarterly Reports, State of Downtown Durham Update & Annual Report