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NCGrowth Partners with NCIDEA on Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development Report

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North Carolina’s entrepreneurial landscape is thriving, boasting 178,000 new businesses in 2022 and over 360 entrepreneurial ecosystem partners dedicated to bolstering businesses statewide. Read More

 
 

NCGrowth Showcase at UNC-Chapel Hill

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On Feb 27 NCGrowth held a Showcase event at UNC Chapel Hill as part of Carolina Engagement Week. The event engaged students and faculty from across campus along with community partners to learn about NCGrowth’s impactful projects with businesses, communities, and partners across the state. Read More

 

Welcome Andrea, Our Newest Team Member!

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Andrea Prego is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to working for NC Growth, Andrea worked in the financial services sector, specializing in real estate. Before her experience in the private sector, Andrea interned with various NGO’s focused on promoting economic development, from local organizations in her hometown like the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte, to international institutions like Kenan Foundation Asia. Read More

 

Wells, Water, and Growth

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Founded by seasoned hydrogeologist Justin Nixon, the company is on a mission to revolutionize the well-drilling landscape with 15 years of expertise. Specializing in well drilling, repair, rehabilitation, and pump replacement, Nixon Wells & Water caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, new home constructions, and government projects. Read More

 

Building Indigenous Foodways

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The Native American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) is a Minneapolis-based organization that helps tribal communities develop the infrastructure necessary to implement and support a range of Indigenous food production. Today, only 3% of food markets and 1% of restaurants in the United States are owned and operated by Indigenous peoples. Read More

 

NC Commerce and NCGrowth Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies (CORE)

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NCGrowth is partnering with the NC Department of Commerce to provide technical assistance to communities in the Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies (CORE) Program. The CORE program offers strategic planning and technical assistance to help rural communities leverage North Carolina’s abundant outdoor recreation assets to bolster local economic vitality. Read more

 

Upcoming Events

 
 

South Carolina Small Rural Business Workshop

 

July 27, 202410:00 A.M. • Walterboro, South Carolina

 

Join NCGrowth staff, subject-matter experts, and small business owners as we explore the challenges facing small rural businesses in South Carolina. Register Here

Succession Planning Workshop

 

September 12, 2024 • Charlotte, NC

 

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NCGrowth Fall Showcase

 

October 3, 2024 • Halifax County, NC

 

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