If you are interested in renting the ECC, please feel free to complete the booking request form at the bottom of this page.
Welcome to the Estes Conference Center
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.
ECC Information
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, a boardroom, reception areas in the lobby, and a private courtyard. Our typical hours of operation are from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
The Conference Meeting Room Capacity and A/V
- seating capacity is 64 theater style, with no tables
- seating capacity is 36 (most comfortably) to 48 classroom style using rectangular training tables with power
- using 18 training tables and 64 chairs, a variety of seating arrangements are available
- A/V: LCD Projector and screen, video conferencing, lavalier and table top microphones
All facility rentals include use of the Conference Meeting Room, Board Room, Atrium, Wellness Room and Prep-kitchen. Each rental include use of a podium, tables, chairs, and A/V equipment and technology. Existing furniture options include up to eighteen training tables with power and 64 chairs. These tables can be set in a variety of configurations in accordance with the renter’s specific needs. Renters requiring banquet, cocktail, or other furniture configurations, are permitted to rent from a third party. Rentals do not include food or beverage service.
Rates
FACILITY RENTAL RATES | ||
Non Profit & Government Groups | Corporate Groups | |
Half Day (up to 4 hours) | $400 | $650 |
Full Day (4 to 8 hours) | $600 | $1100 |
Additional Hours | $125/hour | $200/hour |
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.
Rental requests that are outside typical hours of operation and/or include serving alcohol will be subject to additional fees.
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
If you have questions, please reach out to us at karyn.davis@ncapa.org or call us at 919-479-1995.
Address: 1121 Slater Road | Durham, NC 27703 | Directions