From April 1 to May 31, area entrepreneurs will have a chance to launch their company from downtown Durham for free alongside some of the 50 other startups already in downtown Durham.
The event, called the Bull City Startup Stampede, will provide startups access to 3,500 square feet of office space at 201 W. Main Street in downtown Durham for 60 days. During the Stampede, entrepreneurs will have time to focus on launching their business, receive free technical assistance from attorneys, accountants, and other service providers and meet with several successful entrepreneurs located in downtown Durham. Entrepreneurs will also get to use the state’s fastest Wi-Fi connection and have free parking during the 60 days.
The Stampede will offer participants access to a myriad entrepreneurial support organizations in Durham including the Durham Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Durham, Inc, CED, Bull City Forward, LaunchBox Digital, and Joystick Labs. Entrepreneurs will also have the opportunity to experience Durham’s quality of life first-hand.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Bull City Start-Up Stampede: Run With It
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