Acceptance to the Registry will be based on criteria for designating a business as Legacy in Durham:

• A business located in Durham (City and County)
• In operation consecutively (without breaks) for 15 (fifteen) or more years,
• Independently owned and operated
• Typically has less than 20 employees
• The business has a community/cultural connection,
• The business is accessible, and
• The business is interested in continuing a long-term presence in Durham

To be considered for the registry, you must

• Visit www.durhamlegacybc.com
• Complete the survey on the site.  (The survey questions help filter Pre-Eligible businesses, new business, non-Durham based businesses from the Legacy eligible businesses.)
• Complete an interview with a Durham Legacy Business Connect team member,
• Submit any requested documents or attestation

• The survey is an application to determine eligibility. Your information (submitted and interviewed) will be reviewed by a committee and a determination for which businesses best represent the story of the impact of Durham Legacy businesses on the community.
• The Registry is updated every 3-4 months. It is possible that your interview was not performed yet, or you will be in the next update, or you have not responded to a request for an interview, or you have not presented requested information.