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What is Vision 3D?
Vision 3D is a four-year, $2.5 million economic development initiative of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce designed to bolster business development, job creation and community image, ensuring economic prosperity for Durham and its residents. This initiative will enable us to be proactive in economic development strategies and ensure that our area remains one of the best places for business regionally, nationally and globally. The Chamber has a track record of successful economic development. With continued support from the public and private sectors, we will continue that success well into the future.
Vision 3D is comprised of three core areas:
- Economic Development
- Talent & Workforce Development
- Community Development
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Vision 3D - Measurable Four-Year Goals
- Increase employment by more than 9,000 jobs. (Includes direct, indirect and induced jobs) (Our goal for direct jobs is to average 10% above the Durham average wage.)
- 50 new and/or expanded businesses
- Increase private capital investment by $1billion
- Create $737 million in new local earnings
- Increase disposable personal income from new jobs created by $626 million
- Increase Net Personal Consumption Expenditures by $570 million
- Expand deposit potential for area financial institutions by $169 million
Vision 3D Contributors
Special thanks to the following companies and organizations that have made the commitment to Durham by supporting Vision 3D.
Vision 3D Patrons
Key Investors
ABC 11
American Institute of Certified Public Accountacts
Asgardian Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Capitol Broadcasting Company
Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke University
Duke University Health System
Fairway Outdoor Advertising
GlaxoSmithKline
The Herald Sun
Measurement Incorporated
Merck & Co., Inc.
Quintiles Transnational Corp.
Research Triangle Park Foundation
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Spartamatrix Inc.
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Triangle Business Journal
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates
Wachovia Bank
Leadership Division
BB&T
Cormtech Environmental Technologies
Independence Park/Blue Ridge Properties
K&L Gates LLP
Kimley Horn & Associates
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC
Morris, Manning & Martin, L.L.P.
O'Brien/Atkins Associates, P.A.
PSNC Energy
RBC Bank
Contributors
Bank of America
Bovis Lend Lease
Cardinal State Bank
Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau
Durham's Partnership for Children
Eisai, Inc.
Family Health International
KeySource Commercial Bank
M&F Bank
Proforma Print Souce
Teer Associates
Williams Mullin
Joseph C. Woodard Printing Co.
WorkSmart
*as of 12/1/09
The Development Council
The Development Council is a group of influential business leaders willing to publicly endorse the project; and support and educate others as to the value of the programs and projects of Vision 3D. The group acts as a resource from which the campaign office selects volunteer workers for the campaign. Membership on the Development Council is strictly on a volunteer basis.
Vision 3D General Chairmen
Dr. Victor Dzau John Stallings
Duke University Health System SunTrust Bank
Vision 3D Honorary Chairman
Robert Ingram – GlaxoSmithKline
Advance Division Chairman
William Shore – GlaxoSmithKline
Leadership Division Chairman
Earl Tye – BB&T
Pacesetter Division Chairman
Keith Burns – Morris, Manning & Martin, L.L.P.
Community Division Chairman
Anthony Pugliese – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Development Council Co-Chairs
MaryAnn E. Black – Duke University Health System
William Brian, Esq. – K&L Gates, LLP
William Kalkhof – Downtown Durham, Inc.
Jerry O’Keeffe – PSNC Energy
Carolyn Titus – Durham County Government
John Wagner – Merck & Co., Inc.
Carver Weaver – Square One Marketing
Rick Weddle – Research Triangle Foundation
Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. – Duke University
Lisa Yarborough – SunTrust Bank
