Southpoint Access Opens a New Door for Local Businesses

Help Tell South Durham’s Stories

Southpoint Access should reflect the people who live here. I’d love to help you add your voice to it.

Southpoint AccessWes Platt

Local business owners now have a new way to connect with Southpoint Access.

The new business outreach form brings several opportunities together in one place. Local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations can use it to ask about sponsorships, propose a guest appearance on the Office Hours livestream, share a timely story idea, or offer their professional expertise for future reporting.

Southpoint Access is especially interested in hearing about new businesses, expansions, anniversaries, new owners, community projects, fundraisers, awards, and other developments that may matter to South Durham readers.

Connect Your Business With Southpoint Access

Own or lead a business, nonprofit, or organization that serves South Durham? Use this form to start a conversation with Southpoint Access about sponsorships, an Office Hours guest spot, a timely business story, or another community partnership. Hosting an event? You do not need to wait for a reply. Submit it directly to the free Southpoint Access Events Calendar: https://tockify.com/tkf2/submitEvent/49f1f42c99074e2c8a5b18f427070cac?ref=soduwelikelocal.news Editorial note: Sponsorship and news coverage are handled separately. Sponsoring Southpoint Access does not guarantee coverage, and submitting a story idea does not guarantee publication.

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The form also gives potential Office Hours guests a place to describe who would participate and what they’d like to discuss. Office Hours conversations introduce readers to the people behind South Durham businesses and organizations, with an emphasis on their work, mission, expertise, and community connections.

Businesses interested in supporting local journalism can ask about newsletter sponsorships, website advertising, and sponsorships tied to community resources such as SoDu Stuff to Do, the Events Calendar, Nerdspresso, Office Hours, seasonal guides, and special reporting projects.

Sponsorships and editorial coverage remain separate. Supporting Southpoint Access doesn’t guarantee a news story, and submitting a story idea doesn’t guarantee publication.

Businesses hosting workshops, live music, fundraisers, classes, networking events, family activities, or seasonal promotions can also submit those events directly to the free Southpoint Access Events Calendar.

The goal is simple: make it easier for local businesses to share useful information, participate in community conversations, and support independent news in South Durham.

🤝 Support Our Sponsors

Local journalism in South Durham survives thanks to the generous businesses and organizations that make this work possible. 🧭

By supporting these sponsors, you’re helping Southpoint Access continue to deliver trusted, hyperlocal news and resources for our community - from school updates to neighborhood stories that keep South Durham connected.

Want to become a sponsor? Sign up here!

💛 Shop local. Hire local. Support those who support Southpoint Access.