CBC Supports DPS Foundation with Three-Year Grant
Capitol Broadcasting believes in the importance of public schools and recently committed to contributing $20,000 per year for three years to the newly formed Durham Public Schools Foundation. “We are excited about the Foundation work (a foundation that is separate from DPS and has its own board) as schools are central to the quality of […]
American Underground Merges with Big Top, Expanding its Range of Services
American Underground ain’t so underground anymore. The Durham-based startup and entrepreneurial hub announced on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, that it is merging with Big Top, a Triangle-based networking platform and events series for startups. The uptake: American Underground (AU) will expand its reach to become a region-wide startup hub, offering access to real estate, enhanced programming – […]
Big Top Hospitality To Host Launch Party on April 16
On Monday, April 16, 2018, Big Top will be hosting a big event at American Tobacco in Durham. Big Top, the umbrella brand for a career management platform founded in 2011, was acquired by American Underground last summer. Big Top has been known for its popular series of colorful career events and a robust online […]
American Underground Members Want to Rap For Annual Report Video
American Underground had a lot of great news to share in 2017, but to create a dazzling annual report felt like a daunting task for AU Director of Communications/Member Experience Phillipe Charles. Check out this fun video he created to RAP! up 2017, inspired by the past annual report rap video with Professor Toon. Just […]
American Underground Exec to Lead Big Top Jobs Platform
Molly Demarest is assuming a new position within American Underground, taking over as leader of the recently acquired Big Top jobs and event platform. Demarest had served as senior director of operations and finance for AU. The AU, which operates startup spaces in Durham and Raleigh and also sponsors social events, acquired Big Top earlier this year […]
Capitol Broadcasting Leads Investors in New Coding Firm Momentum Learning
Capitol Broadcasting is the lead investor in a new coding school startup, Momentum Learning, that will be operate in Durham and Raleigh. Momentum is led by two former executives with The Iron Yard, a coding school that has ceased operations. It offered courses in the Triangle. Jessica Mitsch, the founding CEO, confirmed that CBC, which is […]