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Startup Factory drops Triangle from name for national brand appeal
Chris Heivly and David Neal are rebranding the Durham-based startup accelerator as "The Startup Factory" as part of a strategy to broaden its appeal to new companies and possible investors in those emerging ventures.
Chris Heivly unveils new name for Startup Factory
'Paradoxos,' Durham's first SXSW-type event, kicks off today
A two-day mixture of business, beer, music and fun combines "Pitch Day" from the Triangle Startup Factory, a series of parties and concerts and a TED-like series of discussions about the "next big thing" put on by the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce.
Will Paradoxos become the SXSW for the Triangle?
Jim Goodmon: Durham's diverse creative class is key to rebirth
New Bull City: In the second of a three-part interview with Capitol Broadcasting Company CEO Jim Goodmon - a driving force in the rebirth of Durham - talks about what he believes were the keys to the two-decade project. "There's no magic here," he says. The factors include hard work, an active creative class and an increasing diverse population.
Durham's increasing diversity
Trademark dispute on "HUB" name prompts HUB Raleigh rebranding
Eight months after opening its startup space, HUB Raleigh needs to change its name. Learn what prompted the change and what HUB Raleigh is doing about it.
Obama orders patent changes to combat 'patent trolls'
The crackdown on what critics have called "patent trolls" includes five executive actions and seven recommendations that require congressional action. A White House commission report said more than 100,000 companies were threatened with infringement last year by patent-assertion entities - companies whose sole business is to obtain patents and use them to obtain royalties from businesses that make or use products and services.
From needing a ballpark to a city's rebuilding: Jim Goodmon's 'Are you nuts?' Durham story
New Bull City series: What was the "secret sauce" that ignited the rebirth of Durham over the past 20 years? There's no secret or even a mystery to the recipe, says Capitol Broadcasting CEO Jim Goodmon, who has helped lead the efforts in recreating Durham. He cites hard work, the city's diversity and a community spirit as making up the foundation for the "New Bull City." But he started with no master plan. He just needed a place for his Durham Bulls to play baseball.
Jim Goodmon can smile now about American Tobacco
New Bull City story far from finished, but future can be even brighter
Over the past two weeks, Jason Parker and WRALTechWire has taken an in-depth look at the past and present of Durham - a reborn city. And the future appears to be bright for what we have called "The New Bull City." But as Parker writes in today's installment, there are challenges to be overcome.
Where tobacco once was processed, technology develops.
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Week in review: What made headlines in WRALTechWire
A look back at technology, life science and other related news as reported in WRAL Tech Wire for the week of May 27-June 2.
Heat Biologics prices its IPO after reverse stock split
The Chapel Hill startup reported only $3,110 in revenue a year ago and a loss of $2.5 million. Since its launch in 2008 it has lost some $6 million.
Despite Durham's rebirth, startup funding remains scarce resource
New Bull City, Day Ten: Over the past two decades, Durham's entrepreneurial community has flourished as new and rebuilt infrastructure combined with the city's talent and rich culture ignited a spark that turned into a flame. But a persistent lack of funding - the oxygen for startups - remains hard to find and thus is a limiting factor on further growth. WRALTechWire's Jason Parker examines the funding situation.
Triangle Startup Factory gives Durham new funding source
Reborn downtown Durham is now a 'cool place to be'
New Bull City: Talk to some Durham residents or visitors and they often will say the cultural appeal of downtown hasn't lost its history - or flavors - as more businesses, new and rebuilt buildings, and more technology firms flock to the city's center.
Durham's cultural appeal helps drive growth
Looking to future, Durham aims to be nation's next hot tech hub
New Bull City, Day Nine: Over the past two decades, Durham's downtown has been reborn with technology startups helping spark the rebirth. But what's ahead over the next two decades? Can the city maintain its momentum? WRALTechWire's Jason Parker reports on Durham's future.
Construction continues on new Durham office space
More than ever, 'City of Medicine' fits Durham's new economy
New Bull City, Day Eight: In 1988, Durham had just four total life science companies. Now the city has 92 firms and counting. Read how the life sciences took root in the "City of Medicine" as WRALTechWire's report about the rebirth of Durham continues.
From tobacco to biotech ...
'Creativity Vitality Index' shows New Bull City's muscle
As WRALTechWire continues its multi-part series about "The New Bull City," today's report focuses on the culture of creativity at the heart of a rebirth dating back two decades. A "Creative Vitality Index" documents Durham's growth beyond tech and medicine.
Creative Jobs power in Durham
Biotech in Durham builds on Venable building's history
The New Bull City: A former tobacco building now houses several life science related firms, and space once used to process tobacco now offers research space. The history of the Venable center reflects Durham,s transition from a tobacco town to a tech hub.
A chef and venture capitalist says food helps spark Durham innovation
New Bull City: Durham's rise as a technology and life sciences hub owes something to the city's emergence as a food town. A Durham venture capitalist explains.
Food is helping fuel Durham's rebirth.
A culture of creativity, entrepreneurship provides Durham's life blood
The New Bull City: So what really is at the heart of Durham's rebirth over the last two decades? Steel and concrete of new and rebuilt buildings or people? It's people who give meaning to all the infrastructure, finds WRALTechWire's Jason Parker.
Music, culture, food, fun --- the new Durham
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