In This Video
  • Commissioner Howerton discusses the success and ongoing projects of Go Triangle, highlighting grants and future plans. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs commemorates the 80th anniversary of the murder of Private Booker T. Spicely and mentions a related play and vigil. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs commemorates the 80th anniversary of the murder of Private Booker T. Spicely and mentions a related play and vigil. 
  • Vice Chair Burns announces a Descendants of Stagville panel. 
  • Introduction of the 2024 Durham County 4H Youth Delegate, Amanda Davis, who speaks about her involvement and future plans. 
  • Introduction of the public hearing for a performance-based award for Project High Power with Iona, with Matt Filter providing details about the project and its benefits. 
  • Introduction of the public hearing for a performance-based award for Project High Power with Iona, with Matt Filter providing details about the project and its benefits. 
  • Introduction of the public hearing for a performance-based award for Project High Power with Iona, with Matt Filter providing details about the project and its benefits. 
  • Commissioner Vice Chair Burns and other commissioners ask questions about the job creation and community engagement aspects of Project High Power, with Matt Filter and Derek Rush providing responses. 
  • Derek adds details about the project, including the establishment of test labs in Durham and the involvement of interns. 
  • Matt Filter confirms the commitments made by the company regarding educational partnerships and internships. 
  • Commissioner Vice Chair Burns emphasizes the importance of the company's commitments to the community and highlights the specific requests made by the commissioners. 
  • Matt Filter emphasizes the significance of the project and the collaboration of major automotive companies to establish an electric vehicle charging company in Durham. 
  • The Board votes on the award for the Iona project. 
  • Commissioner Vice Chair Burns opens the final public hearing to consider a performance-based award for Project Foundry. 
  • Matt Filter introduces Project Foundry, a $65 million expansion of Science Corporation in Durham, focusing on cutting-edge medical technology. 
  • Matt Filter introduces Project Foundry, a $65 million expansion of Science Corporation in Durham, focusing on cutting-edge medical technology. 
  • Matt Filter introduces Project Foundry, a $65 million expansion of Science Corporation in Durham, focusing on cutting-edge medical technology. 
  • Kara Zapitelli provides details about the project and the visual prosthesis being developed by Science Corporation. 
  • John Beckham answers a question about federal funding for the expansion project. 
  • John Beckham answers a question about federal funding for the expansion project. 
  • Commissioner Carter expresses gratitude for the company's attention to community benefits and the potential impact of the project on Durham. 
  • Commissioner Jacobs acknowledges the teamwork and partnership involved in the project and highlights the importance of the jobs being created. 
  • Commissioner Vice Chair Burns closes the public hearing and moves to approve the incentive amount and authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a performance agreement. 
  • The Board moves to closed session to discuss the national opioid litigation. 
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July 8, 2024 Meeting

Tonight's meeting focused on two economic development awards for tech companies doing cutting-edge work in Durham. Both have plans to grow their workforce, with opportunities for employees in a variety of levels and roles.

15mins of 1hr 39min meeting
Arts & Culture Awards & Recognitions Economic Development

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