NCGrowth Information

NCGrowth is an economic development center at UNC Chapel Hill that works nationally to build an economy with opportunities for all to prosper. We provide technical assistance to businesses, governments, anchor institutions, and other organizations to create good jobs and new wealth in economically distressed communities. We produce applied research and develop innovative policies that promote equitable development. We host unique, cross-sector convenings and workshops to bring together diverse perspectives. Our staff is in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and other communities across the U.S. Our work and thought leadership range in scope from hyper-local to international. NCGrowth was founded in 2012 and is affiliated with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise and the Kenan-Flagler Business School. Vision An economy with opportunities for all to prosper Mission To build a more equitable economy with good jobs and new wealth in economically distressed communities What We Do NCGrowth provides a wide range of technical assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses located in economically distressed communities. We help governments create vibrant, equitable economies by working collaboratively with leaders of Tribes, states, counties, municipalities, regional governmental entities, and other organizations. We work with leadership of universities, hospitals, military bases, governments, and other anchor institutions to radically increase their procurement from firms that are located in economically distressed communities or otherwise disconnected from these opportunities (e.g., minority-owned, rural, smaller local firms, etc.). And, we hosts workshops, field trips, seminars, and major conferences to bring communities and resources together.