durham inc.
NETWORKING A BITE OF BOXYARD
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By Delaney Galvin
Boxyard RTP held a soft launch on June 3, two days before it opened to the public. The event offered exclusive access to the 15,000-square-foot dining and retail space at 900 Park Offices Dr. as well as samples from Boxyard vendors. The afternoon kicked off with the dedication of Boxyard’s “Rebirth” mural, created by Gabriel Eng-Goetz, to Smedes York, who previously served as chairman for the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina board of directors. The program continued with speeches by local leaders including Ray Trapp, vice president of strategic engagement at Research Triangle Foundation, and Dorian Bolden, president and CEO of Beyu Caffé. Guests were encouraged to roam around the cargotecture – dodging the occasional pop-up rain shower – which is currently slated to house 17 businesses. Vendors open as of August are: Beyu Caffé, Medicine Mama’s Farmacy, Lawrence Barbecue, Wonderpuff, Buzzy Bakes Bakeshop and Thirteen West.
1 The Stewart team: Willy Stewart, CEO; Kasia Nels, associate vice president and director of people experience; Terry Naegelen, senior executive assistant; Denise Southerland, director of knowledge management and processes; and Lee Anne Nance, COO.
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2 Lawrence Barbecue owner and chef Jake Wood. 3 Cara Rousseau, vice president of marketing and partnerships at Discover Durham; Leonardo Williams, co-owner of Zweli’s Kitchen & Catering and a board member at the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce; and Tess Mangum Ocaña, founder and CEO at Sonic Pie Productions. 7
4 Research Triangle Foundation board chair Jud Bowman and chair emeritus Smedes York. 5 Wonderpuff owner Jackie Morin. 6 Durham City Council member Mark-Anthony Middleton, RTP Foundation President & CEO Scott Levitan and Durham Fire Chief Robert J. Zoldos II. 7 Research Triangle Foundation’s Tenant Relations and Event Supervisor Danila Degno, Assistant Property Manager Caitlin Timms and Director of Programs Amanda Ronan, and Durham Magazine’s Lauren Phillips.
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