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Where are the Workers? Report Released by NCGrowth & ncIMPACT

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The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 turned the labor market upside down. Job losses shot up and many businesses, if they were able to stay open, experienced significant drops in revenue. Today, the situation is the opposite. Read More

 
 

Creating New Markets for Sauce Company After the COVID Slump

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​​Hotshots, a sauce distribution company with a selection of barbeque and hot sauces, rubs, and snacks is owned and operated by Matt and Lauren Heald. The company was established in the late 1990s by Lauren’s uncle and was later bought by the couple in 2008. Since then, they’ve acquired hot sauce brands, expanded aggressively and focused on two sale channels: wholesale and direct to consumer (DTC) sales. Read More

 

Supporting Businesses in Hampton Roads, VA

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The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) has pioneered the Native Edge Institute, one-day, in-person events that provide both established and aspiring business owners with critical business training. Read More

 

Bertie County Showcase Fosters Connections and Future Collaborations

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In late November, attendees from across the eastern region of North Carolina joined the NCGrowth team in Bertie County. Attendees learned about our projects supporting businesses, communities, and local and Tribal governments. Read More

 

Reflections from the Tar Heel Bus Tour

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UNC Chapel Hill faculty and staff hit the road in October for the annual Tar Heel Bus Tour. With two buses covering both the east and west portions of North Carolina and with stops in 19 counties. Watch Video

 

Upcoming Events

 
 
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NCGrowth Showcase, Fayetteville State University Chancellor

 

February 27, 202412:00 P.M. | Kenan Center

 

Join us for a NCGrowth Showcase during Carolina Engagement Week! We will feature our clients and partners in community economic development work from across NC and the country. Register Here

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NCGrowth Community Immersives Focus on the Opioid Crisis

 

January 1 - April 30, 2024 • Winston Salem, NC

 

In collaboration with the Center for the Business of Health, NCGrowth will conduct a series of community immersives in Winston Salem, Robeson County, in Western and Northeastern NC. Register Here

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NCGrowth Alumni Dinner!

 

February 27, 20245:30 P.M. | Chapel Hill, NC

 

To all of our former analysts and staff, NCGrowth staff invites you to our first alumni network event on February 27, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Vimala's Curry Blossom Cafe' located at 431 W Franklin St., Chapel Hill. Register Here

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RES 2024, The Reservation Economic Summit

 

March 11 - 14, 2024 • Las Vegas, Nevada

 

NCAIED’s annual conference, the Reservation Economic Summit (RES), is the preeminent event to attend for high-caliber networking, winning teaming opportunities, business development sessions, and one-on-one consulting for American Indian enterprise. Register Here

 

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