DCVB's Annual report was recognized for its layout and content

"I received your Annual Report today and was impressed with the layout and content – good job! It is easy to follow and understand."

—Robert D. Teer, Jr. , Teer Associates

DCVB's annual report receives positive feedback

" I wanted to let you know that I thought the progress report was excellent--accessible, interesting, inviting, and frank about the difficulties imposed by HB2. And so good to see the photo of the Sports Commission and to know that it is up and running. Congratulations on that achievement."

— Steve Schewel

Rev. Daniel J. Reeves of St. Luke's appreciates DCVB's faith communities category on their website

"Thank you for including all of the worshipping communities in your resources. Thanks for filling me in on how this all works."

— The Rev. Daniel J. Reeves, St. Luke's Episcopal Church

The 2/8/2017 Durham Bull-etin article about metered parking receives thanks from the city

“Shelly, thanks for the article about parking.“

—Beverly Thompson, Public Affairs Director, City of Durham

Family appreciated DCVB materials provided for reunion

I wanted to thank you for the Durham materials your office provided for our family reunion last weekend.We ended up having over 50 out of town family members attend from Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey. The adults really loved the Durham African-American history booklet and the Durham church fans were put to great use with the heat. We ended up doing a self-guided walking tour of downtown and Black Wall Street. We've been doing the reunion since 1983 and this is the first time we've had it in Durham. The feedback from the family is that this is the best reunion we've ever had.

—Nancia Odom

DPAC Appreciates DCVB Partnership

"Thank you for looking out for us and for your attention to detail!  I have really enjoyed working with you this season and feel like we really are partnering together."

—Leah Finch
Volunteer Coordinator, DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

Durham resident finds DCVB calender very useful for his Airbnb space

"I enjoy the online newsletters and find them very useful, especially in relation to my Airbnb space.
Congrats on the new space. I’ve been by — and it’s great to have it be so much more easily accessible to downtown visitors."

— Stephen Barefoot, Airbnb property owner, Durham resident 

The Rickhouse blown away by DCVB's service

"I just wanted to pass along to you our experience in the last few months working with Lauran, and most recently with yesterday's Wedding + Event Open House at The Rickhouse. Since Daniel Kulenic and I met Lauran we have been impressed with her ease of communication and eagerness to help us and our clients in whatever way possible. She has gone beyond every expectation we've had in that vein and has taken imitative to develop such things as event maps and hospitality materials for hotels. At our open house yesterday, when sharing what the CVB now offers they were equally blown away saying things such as, "this is exactly what we need!", and "we were just talking about how we need to do that - it's such a relief to know that service is available to us"

I would be remiss if I did not tell you how helpful she has been to us as a new business downtown. I can only imagine the great work she is doing for so many other businesses in Durham.

Sarah Mackiewicz, CPCE ,Venue Manager

Durham Wayfinder appreciates The Durham Bull-etin

"Very interesting Bull-etin this week. Short, pithy and easily digested. Good job! As one of those 3100 Wayfinder volunteers, I appreciate the recognition of our value."

—Stephanie DiGuiseppi

The Durham Bull-etin is nice personalized and focused information

“Shelly, I like this bulletin format. Is it new? It seems I just begun to get it, and it is nice, personalized and focused information. Thanks for all you do!” 

— Sylvia Le Goff

The Durham Bull-etin recognized as interesting, relevant and fun to read

"A quick note to let you know I enjoy the Bull-etin. It’s interesting, relevant and fun to read."

—Leanora Minai Director Communication Editor, Duke University

The Durham Bull-etin recieves thanks from Bites of Bull City

"Thanks so much for the blog shout-out in today's Bull-etin! I really enjoy helping connect and share foodie news with those who are passionate about eating and making it.  The Durham food scene is just so much fun! Also, I'm enjoying all the tidbits about the Bull City that you share on a weekly basis. Thank you."

—Amber E Watson, Bites of Bull City

Deep Dish Theatre Appreciates DCVB Suggestions

"Thanks so much for the thoughtful and thorough suggestions. I had a chance to read through your comments in depth this morning. They really are terrific and I appreciate the time you took to share them with us."

—Karen Curtain, Deep Dish Theater
   

Beyu Caffe impressed with DCVB's website

"I was checking out the new website. Looks great. Very user friendly to find out what's going on in Durham, and it provides great information for specific tastes and preferences. Great job!"

— Dorian J Bolden, Beyu Caffee

R4 Development Co.LLC appreciates help with new development for Durham

“Thanks for the great help. It's great to be working with you on a new development for Durham.” 

—Joel Reitzer, AIA Managing Director, R4 Development Co., LLC

Duke Medicine Staff finds DCVB PR 101 session valuable

"Sam – I really appreciated the session yesterday! It sparked considerable thinking about how my group at Duke could “own” our message within Duke, and various other applications for friends’ and my husbands’ small businesses and volunteer organizations.  If you offer the session again, I’ll be recommending it to others!"

– Beth Emerson, PE, PMP, Assistant Director Project Controls, Duke Medicine
    

The Duke Homestead Staff thankful for DCVB assistance

 "Thank you for your invaluable assistance with Duke Homestead's "A Soldiers Walk Home." This event would not have been possible without your time, hard work, and dedication."

— Mia, Andrew, Julia- Duke Homestead Staff

Bull City Escape thankful for the DCVB Calendar of Events

“Thank you for your help in putting up Bull City Escape on the website's calendar of events. We had a resoundingly successful opening weekend and many visitors told us they found the game through the durham-nc.com website.”
- Alice Cheung, Bull City Escape

Visitor Enjoys Time in Durham

"Lovely town! I enjoy visiting DPAC, the Bulls ballpark, the Carolina Theatre, and the Duke University campus."

— Durham Visitor

Realtor Thankful for DCVB Presentation

"Thanks again for your informative presentation...Please accept my sincere appreciation for your time and expertise."

—Tom Colley, REALTOR