About the Registries

The Durham Legacy Business Registry is a central clearinghouse where you can find Durham based businesses that have achieved Legacy status. Beyond listing these businesses, the Registry tells the story of the impact they have made on the Durham community over the years.
The Bounce Back Business Registry is a centralized resource highlighting businesses located along Durham’s historic Fayetteville Street Corridor, spanning from Highway 147 to East Cornwallis Road. It connects businesses with one another and with the broader community, while showcasing the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the corridor.
The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding Durham businesses across the City and County that meet Legacy criteria. The Bounce Back Business Registry focuses specifically on businesses located within the Fayetteville Street Corridor, regardless of how long they have been open. A business may qualify for one registry, both, or neither, depending on location and years in operation.

Qualifying and Joining

To be considered a Legacy business, a business must:

  • Be located in Durham, City and County
  • Have operated continuously for 15 years or more
  • Be independently owned
  • Typically have fewer than 20 employees
  • Have community and cultural connections
  • Be accessible
  • Be committed to maintaining a long term presence in Durham
Any business located within the designated Fayetteville Street Corridor area qualifies for inclusion. Some business types that fall outside city approval criteria have limitations.
The Durham Legacy Business Registry is not accepting applications at this time.
If your business is located in the qualifying geographic area, submit your information through the contact form on the website. Once your submission has been reviewed and approved, your business will be added to the directory.
No. Joining the Registry is completely funded by the Durham Fayetteville Street Corridor Bounce Back Program for qualifying businesses.
The survey serves as an eligibility application, and every submission is reviewed by a committee. The registry is updated every 3 to 4 months. Your business may still be awaiting an interview, may have information still pending, or may be scheduled to appear in an upcoming update.

Using the Registries

Visit the site and search by business name or by topic area. You will see a list of businesses matching your search, and you can select any individual business to learn more.
Each listing may include the business name, contact information, logo, business photos where available, operating hours, and a general overview of the business.
Send your edit request to client@m-cubedcoglobal.com. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for updates to be completed.
The Registry is updated on a regular basis to keep information accurate and to add newly approved businesses.

Benefits and Community Support

Listed businesses gain increased visibility, opportunities for collaboration, and access to resources designed to support their growth, along with membership in a community of Durham businesses.
Browse the directory, shop and purchase locally, and share the businesses you discover with your own network.