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