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Building an Economy With Opportunities for All to Prosper
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Abdur Rahman ‘24 (MBA) and Hammad Nadeem ‘24 (MBA) graduated from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business
School in May, landing high-profile jobs at Ernst & Young and Apple, respectively. But before that, they worked in Robeson County on the proposed Liberty Food Processing and Refrigeration co-packing facility.
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Small businesses have contributed nearly half of the U.S. gross domestic product over the past 25
years, a period characterized by extreme challenges to this key sector. The COVID-19 pandemic’s large-scale disruptions constituted a massive stress test for small businesses everywhere, exposing their vulnerabilities and also their
strengths. Read More ›
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NCGrowth and ncIMPACT have been funded by the NC Policy Collaboratory to research the tiers system as it being used today in order to conceptualize a process that may be used to improve the system, and more importantly, improve outcomes for the residents of North Carolina. This blog post lays out the context of the research, with stakeholder interviews being conducted through the fall. The final report, which will be submitted to the Collaboratory in December, will include summary of the interview findings and a proposed framework for undertaking a redesign of the system.
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On Saturday, July 27, NCGrowth hosted its annual Small Rural Business Workshop in Walterboro, SC.
This year’s event brought together a diverse group of entrepreneurs, community leaders, and industry experts from across the Lowcountry, all committed to the growth and sustainability of rural small businesses. Read More ›
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The Succession Planning Workshop: Lessons in Wealth Building, held on September 12, 2024, at
Johnson C. Smith University’s Grimes Lounge, brought together small business owners and experts to address critical strategies for business continuity and leadership transition. The workshop was in response to the expected wealth transfer
of $72-$84 trillion over the next 20 years as Generation X, millennials, and Gen Z anticipate receiving the largest wealth transfer in U.S. history from Baby Boomers.
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Hurricane
Helene Relief Resources
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As communities recover from Hurricane Helene, several resources are available to assist with recovery and rebuilding efforts:
Support for long-term infrastructure improvements and flood prevention.
LOI due by October 31.
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Planning a trip? Check out this map of NC counties open for tourism to support local economies.
See Map of NC Counties ›
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Recovery assistance for businesses affected by the hurricane is available at
Mountain BizWorks ›
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Join the movement to rally support for tourism-reliant areas using #SaveOctober!
Stay resilient and rebuild stronger!
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NCGrowth is seeking a Program Manager to support responsible, Indigenous-led tourism development across the U.S. This fully-remote position will involve close collaboration with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)
and focus on Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.
Key responsibilities include supporting technical assistance activities, supervising graduate student analysts, and coordinating with regional specialists. Applicants with experience working with Tribal governments or Indigenous communities are
encouraged to apply.
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