Durham, also known as the Bull City, is a great place to live, work, and play, as it offers celebrated arts, exceptional dining, sports, and a never-ending list of events! Orange County, perfectly located between Research Triangle Park and the Triad cities, you are close to a number of institutions of higher education, leading technological companies, and research institutions. World class facilities like the UNC Chapel Hill, Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art, in addition to nearly 100 City-owned parks and recreation facilities, make Durham and Orange Counties great places to explore!
- Discover your County
With award-winning eateries, beautiful parks, and exciting hidden gems, it’s no wonder why Durham and Orange Counties have been the destination move for more than 150 years. Discover Durham and Orange to see what your county has to offer you and your family!
- Do Fun Things
There’s never a dull moment as the city of Durham, and Orange county work to bring festivals, performing arts, sports events, and recreations for all its residents and visitors to enjoy! Explore all the things to do in Durham and Orange County today!
- Events
One great way to have great experiences and stay engaged in Durham and Orange County community is by attending events near you. You can also visit Durham’s blog, Bull Voyage, for additional ways to engage with local partners and Durham-based groups.
- Connect and Engage
There are plenty of ways to stay up to date with the latest information for all things Durham and Orange Counties. Connect and engage with Durham’s social media, television network, and newsletter and Orange County’s News Flash.
- Housing
Relocation and finding housing can be a stressful part of starting a new career. To help ease that stress, employees of Durham Tech have access to a real estate and relocation incentive program called SMARTMOVE. SMARTMOVE helps homebuyers, and sellers identify qualified real estate professionals to navigate the total home ownership experience. The program assigns a personal move coordinator who provides a network of skilled real estate agents, household good movers, mortgage lenders, and other vendors related to buying, selling, or owning real estate. Registering in the program also qualifies participants for cash rewards. For more information, contact Fonville Morrissey Relocation Services at 1-800-846-7356 or visit the website.
- Childcare
The growing childcare crisis in the United States continues to be a concern for employees as it not only impact employment, but also educational advancement of our workforce. At the core of the crisis, families face challenges around affordability, accessibility, and quality of care. North Carolina works to help families that need support with childcare through their Child Care Subsidy Program that uses State and Federal funds to provide subsidized child care services to eligible families. Connect with Durham County Child Care Contact if you have additional questions or to apply. North Carolina also has additional financial assistance resources for families who need support.