This is home to two Durham business registries. Both exist to make local businesses easier to find, easier to support, and harder to overlook. They serve different groups of businesses, so the quick guide below will point you to the one you are looking for.
Which registry am I looking for?
The Durham Fayetteville Street Corridor Bounce Back Business Registry
For businesses located along the Fayetteville Street Corridor, from Highway 147 to East Cornwallis Road. Any qualifying business in that area can be listed, no matter how long it has been open. This registry is currently accepting submissions.
The Durham Legacy Business Registry
For independently owned Durham businesses, City and County, that have operated continuously for 15 years or more and have earned Legacy status. This registry is not accepting applications at this time.
A business may belong on one registry, on both, or on neither, depending on where it is located and how long it has been in operation.
What You Can Do Here
- Search the directories. Look up businesses by name or by topic area, then open any listing to see contact information, hours, photos, and an overview of what the business does.
- Browse spotlighted businesses. See who is being featured right now across both registries.
- Save your favorites. Keep a running list of the businesses you want to come back to.
- Check the events calendar. Find out what is happening in the community.
- Shop local and share. Buy from the businesses you find here, and pass their names on to your own network. That is the most direct support you can give.
The Durham Fayetteville Street Corridor Bounce Back Business Registry
Our Vision
Our mission is to spotlight businesses along the Fayetteville Street Corridor Area, fostering opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and growth.
Whether you’re a business owner, a local resident, or simply interested in supporting the Corridor’s dynamic community, this registry is your gateway to discovering all that the area has to offer.
Our Mission
- To provide a comprehensive directory of businesses along the Fayetteville Street Corridor.
- To foster partnerships that support business growth and community engagement.
- To promote the unique culture, history, and innovation of the Fayetteville Street Corridor Businesses.
Why It Matters
The Durham Fayetteville Street Corridor has been a vital part of Durham’s history and a key driver of its economic progress. By supporting local businesses in this area, we’re ensuring that the Corridor continues to thrive as a beacon of opportunity for generations to come.
The Durham Legacy Business Registry
Our Vision
To make sure the businesses that have anchored Durham neighborhoods for decades are known, visited, and sustained, so that their history stays part of the city’s future.
Our Mission
- Maintain a central clearinghouse where anyone can find Durham businesses that have achieved Legacy status
- Tell the story of the impact these businesses have made on the Durham community
- Connect longstanding businesses with the customers, partners, and resources that help them stay open
Why It Matters
A business that has served Durham for 15 years or more carries the history of its neighborhood with it. These businesses are independently owned, deeply rooted, and often the reason a block feels like itself. Recognition and visibility are part of what keeps them here.