Milestones

1989 -- BDPA / Durham Chapter was chartered on September 15.

1999 -- Technical & resource support provided for City-wide Technology Enrichment Program.

2000 -- Strategic alliances developed with CED, RDUMBA & local corporate sponsors.

2001 -- Launched Durham Technology Expo during Black Family Technology Awareness Week.

2002 – Volunteers provided for Science & Technology Day held at area Middle Schools.

2003 -- Laptops and printers provided for area high school seniors planning to attend college.

2004 -- Monthly program meetings launched at First Flight Venture Center in RTP, NC.

2006 -- Published first (4) Editions of "Connections” Quarterly Newsletter.

2007 -- Collegiate Speakers Series workshop held at North Carolina Central University.

2008 -- Held PMP Exam Prep Series at Credit Suisse.

2009 -- Hosted 31^st BDPA National Technology Conference at Raleigh Convention Center.

2010 -- Scholarships provided for an area college student & high school student.

2011 -- Held SITES / HSCC Saturday Technology Academy at St. Augustine's College.

2012 -- Held SITES / HSCC Saturday Technology Academy at ITT Tech - Durham Campus.

  Achievements

· Increased membership to (350+)

· Fastest growth recognition among all chapters nationwide

· Ranked #2 nationally for membership

· Ranked #2 nationally for Business Management

· Developed working relations w/ area organizations

· Showcased membership & businesses in newsletter

· Supported local & regional area businesses

· Contracts & job opportunities provided for members

· Internship opportunities provided for student members

· Host site for National Technology Conference

· Hosted Video-gaming & Robotics Expo