See Durham Chamber President and CEO, Geoff Durham as he engages in light-hearted conversations with executives from across the Triangle and beyond, on matters that affect us all. Those planning to attend can submit questions in advance for Geoff and his guests to answer during this live virtual event.

Join us on Thursday, January 20 at 9:00 a.m. to meet Nicole J. Thompson, President and CEO of Downtown Durham, Inc. 

Nicole began her career in economic development while working for the Institute of Minority Economic Development in downtown Durham in the early 90s. Since then, she has worked in economic and community development on the state government, local government and nonprofit/community levels in North Carolina, Virginia and Colorado. She has experience in leading economic development efforts and growth in both rural and urban areas. Prior to coming to Durham, Nicole spent four years in Colorado, where she was the Executive Director of the Leadville-Lake County Economic Development Corporation. While in this position, she worked tirelessly to advocate for responsible and strategic economic growth and development in Lake County. Nicole graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Urban Studies and received a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.