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Transforming Lives in Southeastern NC with Camber Foundation

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We are excited to announce a new, 3-year partnership with Camber Foundation. Camber Foundation is a relatively new philanthropy “committed to supporting community-driven solutions that serve the people and places of Eastern North Carolina.” Given that NCGrowth started with a focus on eastern North Carolina, this collaboration was a natural fit. Read More

 
 

NCGrowth 2024 Annual Report

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We are excited to share NCGrowth's first annual report. This report encapsulates our work over the past 12 years, creating an economy with opportunities for all to prosper. Some of our key highlights: Creation and retention of 1,225 jobs across the Carolinas; Service to 87 counties across North Carolina and South Carolina; Secured $18.22M in combined public and private investments; Completion of 354 projects supporting community economic development. Thank you for your partnership and support! Read More

 

Post-Helene Economic Recovery and Resiliency Planning in Western NC

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NCGrowth is supporting long term economic recovery and resiliency in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene by providing consulting and technical assistance to businesses, local governments and other community organizations. As a member of several key recovery planning groups at the regional and state level, our team is leveraging our network to support needs in the region as they arise. Read More

 

Working with JW Construction in Hollywood, SC

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NCGrowth began working with Trey in JW Construction in 2023 on a project to help the business become more well-known and expand into new markets. Read More

 

Upcoming Events

 
 

JAN 22

HUB Certification Workshops at UNC Pembroke, 3PM-7PM

 

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FEB 04

HUB Certification Workshops at Fayetteville State University, 10AM-2PM

 

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FEB 20

HUB Certification Workshops at Fayetteville State University, 10AM-2PM-7PM

 

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FEB 25

NCGrowth Showcase at UNC Chapel Hill

This drop-in style event will showcase the work of NCGrowth and the Kenan Institute for Private Enterprise, partners of the Kenan Flager Business School. Stations will spotlight client projects with small businesses and communities, new economic research initiatives, and student opportunities. Tribal tourism development, outdoor recreation economies, Hurricane Helene recovery, and small manufacturers innovating across the Carolinas – these are a few topics you can expect to dive into!
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