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Estes Conference Center

Estes Conference Center

Affordable, Convenient Meeting Space in the Triangle, NC

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Booking Request Form

Please fill out the following information as completely as you can and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

  • Event Basics

    Provide information about the event you would like to host at the Estes Conference Center.
  • Briefly describe the purpose for the event.
  • Date and Time

    Provide information about date(s) and time(s) of your event.
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  • Contact Information

    Provide information for the contact in charge of booking the event. This allows us to firm up details and finalize bookings after we receive the request.
  • Rental Request

    Provide details about which room(s) you are interested in renting, and any set-up requirements you may have for the room(s).
    Check all that apply.
  • Select a seating set-up if requesting the conference room space. We can accommodate up to 75 for theater style seating, 49 for conference style seating, or 30 for classroom style seating. We can also accommodate for a combination of the above -- select the 'Other' option and describe your seating needs in the text box.
  • Please indicate what AV equipment you need, or provide additional information about your booking request.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Welcome to the Estes Conference Center

Affordable, Convenient Meeting Space in the Triangle, NC

The Estes Conference Center offered state-of-the-art, flexible spaces that were of tremendous use to my nonprofit. The conference center was in a prime location, making it easy to travel to and from, and making catering and deliveries simple. The ECC staff was responsive, helpful, and professional. I would highly recommend the space to others, and look forward to using it in the future. – Angela Mason, Pauli Murray Center

About

Plan your meeting your way with no minimums, additional fees, or catering restrictions!

The ECC is a meeting space conveniently located just off I-40 at 1121 Slater Road in Durham, NC. The space features a large conference room with projector/AV options, board room with TV, lobby seating in the atrium, a prep-kitchen, and a private courtyard.

The meeting wing of the Stead Center is named the E. Harvey Estes Conference Center (ECC), in honor of E. Harvey Estes, M.D. who oversaw the Duke University PA Program in 1969 and is credited with propagating the PA concept across the nation.

Capacity

Theater Style

Seating capacity is 64, with no tables

Classroom Style

Seating capacity is 36 (most comfortably) to 48 using rectangular training tables with power

Custom

Tables can be set in a variety of configurations in accordance with the renter’s specific needs

What’s Included

All facility rentals include use of:

Conference Meeting Room with podium and A/V equipment and technology. Existing furniture, including 18 training tables with power and 64 chairs, can be set up in a variety of configurations in the conference room.

Board Room with table and seating for eight, plus presentation screen.

Atrium/Lobby with presentation screen and microphone, one check-in table and two buffet tables, one high-top meeting table, and assorted chairs.

Wellness Room, Prep-Kitchen, and Courtyard & Garden spaces.

Rentals do not include food and beverage services. Renters are permitted to use any caterer that suits their needs and budget. Renters requiring banquet or cocktail tables, linens, or other needs should rent from a third party.

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Rates

FACILITY RENTAL RATESNon Profit & Government GroupsCorporate Groups
Half Day (up to 4 hours)$500$750
Full Day (4 to 8 hours)$800$1250
Additional Hours$150/hour$250/hour

Additional FeesSecurity Deposits
Additional fees may apply for:
• Deliveries outside of your rental timeframe.
• Setups requiring furniture to be moved outside of their existing spaces.
• Events serving alcohol.
A separate security deposit is required for:
• Rentals outside of the 8:30am to 5:00pm timeframe on weekdays and weekends for use of lockbox key return.
• Events serving alcohol.

Half and Full Day rental rates are based on timeframes within NCAPA’s typical hours of operation, 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, and are inclusive of time required for deliveries, set up, and break-down of the meeting. 

Payment is accepted by ACH, Check, or Credit Card. A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remainder due on or before the day of the meeting.

Booking Request

Contact Us

If you have questions, please reach out to us at karyn.davis@ncapa.org or call us at 919-479-1995.

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