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Durham Celebrates MED Week 2024 October 14-17

The City Insight — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:28:54 +0000

October 3 Attendee Registration Deadline; September 27 Sponsorship Registration Deadline

DURHAM, N.C. – Minority and women-owned business owners will have a chance next month to learn how to connect their businesses with more opportunities during Durham’s 2024 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week.

The City of Durham and Durham County Government, in partnership with multiple community, state, and local businesses, will observe Solidifying Your Next – Durham MED Week 2024 from October 14-17. Each year, MED Week celebrates the accomplishments of minority business enterprises and honors those corporations and financial institutions supporting minority business development.

The year’s week-long observance is designed to help Durham minority entrepreneurs and business professionals network, gain insights, and advance their businesses. Starting on Monday, October 14, attendees will join industry experts and thought leaders to help foster their growth and innovation through a lineup of workshops, networking events, and a lunch-and-learn. The deadline to register to attend any of the following free events is October 3.

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification Day: Monday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City of Durham Water Management Department Training Rooms C & D, 1600 Mist Lake Dr. The North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office of Historically Underutilized Business will help attendees navigate their HUB Certification process.

Business Fair: Tuesday, October 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Durham Armory, 212 Foster St. This event is designed to connect minority- and women-owned businesses with companies that have subcontracting and small business opportunities.

Support a Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Day: Wednesday, October 16. Durham community members are encouraged to support black-owned businesses and women-owned businesses.

Keynote and Luncheon: Thursday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St. This event will feature a keynote address from The Kars Group Chief Change Officer and President Keisha Rivers. The keynote address will be followed by a luncheon that will provide opportunities for networking with other attendees, connecting with industry professionals, and engaging in meaningful conversations about MWBE advancement in Durham.

Durham’s local observance of MED Week 2024 is a collaborative effort by the City of Durham Finance Department Underutilized Business Compliance Division, Durham County Supplier Diversity Program, N.C. Department of Administration Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses, and other sponsors. Businesses interested in being an event sponsor should register by the September 27 deadline.

News Media Contacts

City of Durham Communications Department: CommsMedia@DurhamNC.gov

Durham County Public Information Office: PublicInformationOffice@dconc.gov

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Artis Electric: Let Us Handle Your Electrical Needs

The City Insight — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:39:28 +0000

Durability, accuracy, and quality work should be every electrician’s end goal. In need of electrical repairs? Lucky for you Clayton, NC has one of the best, Artis Electric. Open 24 hours a day and willing to travel, you can count on Artis Electric to handle all your electrical needs, including whole home electrical installation!

Artis Electric was established in 2017 after Kourie Artis, owner, had left a partnership of 19 years. Offering good service was the inspiration to start. Since it is rare to find companies do the right thing for customers instead of price gouging and over charging.

“I am not out to make a million dollars… I care about the customers.”

– Kourie Artis, Owner

There are plenty of electrical companies available and ready to work, but what sets Artis Electric apart from them is their commitment to honesty, integrity, and detail that goes into their work to ensure it is right and cosmetically accurate. Going above and beyond is their standard, and they always intend to leave their customers with a great experience.

If you would like to hear more from Artis Electric, feel free to check them out on Facebook.

As we know, due to COVID-19, businesses have not had it easy with making ways to stay afloat, stay positive, and safe for their workers and customers. Luckily Artis Electric has a plan. By making sure clients and workers are safe, a contactless technician is available. No greeting such as a handshake is allowed; a simple thumbs up and head nod will suffice.

The contactless technician will be required to wear a face mask, gloves, and shoe covers. Artis Electric will check workers temperatures, and any noticeable symptoms. Along with worker safety, clients will be asked a few questions as well. All for the protection of everyone’s well being during this pandemic.

Although Artis Electric was established in Clayton, NC, that is simply where it is based out of. Artis Electric has traveled for work in South Carolina, Virginia, Charlotte, the Outer-Banks and Georgia. Performing home panel changes, full rewires and more. Along with plans to expand locations to South Carolina and Virginia pending the effects of COVID-19.

When asked to describe Artis Electric, Kourie gave us three words: Proficient, honest, and reasonable. All characteristics that customers need out of a business.

Going into the electrical business was not always Kourie’s plan. See, Kourie had just gotten out of the Navy after proudly serving our country, and had become stuck on his next career move. After speaking with a close friend, Jeff Pulley, he realized going into the electrical business sounded like a great idea! The naysayers only motivated Kourie more.

Kourie recalls his fondest memory, which was getting his electrical license.

“Thanks to my mom Janett Ward, David Ward, and Aunt Linda, who have been an inspiration, having my back and being patient with me.”

– Kourie Artis, Owner

Call us today: 919-320-3853