MPI Profiles DCVB VP of Sales and Business Development

"One of the greatest challenges for CVBs today is the ability to show clients value for their services, says Corey Bizzell, vice president of communications for the MPI Carolinas Chapter and vice president of group sales and business development for the Durham (N.C.) CVB."

"Evolving CVBs and Careers," Michael Pinchera,  MPI Blogs

LocoPops Among Best Gourmet Popsicles in America

"Straight outta Carolina, this Triangle-area all-star has three locations...Popsicles are made onsite using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients like fresh lime juice coupled with a subtle hint of lemongrass."

— "8 Best Gourmet Popsicles In America," Emily Saladino, Food Republic

Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment Dean Meets the Elf

"A new way to commute. Now you can open up the throttle or put your pedal to the metal, sort of, to get to work, all without filling up at the gas station. It can even save you time at the gym. It’s green, it’s clean and it’s one sweet ride. "

"Meet the ELF: A Transportation Revolution," Bill Chameides, The Green Grok

Wall Street Journal Admires The Elf

"Rob Cotter, a former performance engineer and top-gun tuner with Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, knows how to go fast. Now he wants to make a go at going slow."

"Elf Electric Pedal Car: When 1 Horsepower Is Enough," Dan Neil, The Wall Street Journal

Durham's ShopBot Tools' Handibot is "Revolutionary"

"Unlike other computer-controlled cutters such as the Craftsman CompuCarve, the Handibot is handheld and small enough to be portable. It’s about the size of desktop laser printer, so you can take it to your job site instead of having to take your materials to it."

— "Handibot Digital Cutter Could Revolutionize the Tool Industry," Christopher Brandon, Industry Edge

Meetings Focus Calls Durham "Best Kept Secret"

"The food scene in Durham has been one of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets, dating back to the opening of Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue in 1952. The family-owned and -operated business still dishes out its classic home-cooked meals to visitors and is the oldest continuous-running restaurant in the area."

—"With a hot music scene, foodie finds, distilleries and breweries, North Carolina's Triangle is hopping," Eric Andersen, Meetings Focus

Durham Businessman Gives Advice to Entrepreneur

"The best advice Silverman, a Duke University student, says he ever received boils down to one thing: You. You must believe in yourself and your gut."

"Top Advice from the Entrepreneurs of 2012," Diana Ransom, Entrepreneur

BrewChief Professes Love for Bull City Burger and Brewery

"Bull City Burger and Brewery is a true gem of the local craft brew scene. We feel spoiled as craft beer fans when we visit because these guys have completely redefined the brewpub experience. An emphasis on high quality and local sustainability has resulted in an atmosphere full of amazing beer, amazing food, and amazing people."

— "Brewer Bytes with Bull city Burger and Brewery," BrewChief.com