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The Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise develops and promotes innovative, market-based solutions to vital economic issues. With the belief that private enterprise is the cornerstone of a prosperous and free society, the institute fosters the entrepreneurial spirit to stimulate economic prosperity and improve the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world.

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Event • Mar 25, 2026

Glassdoor Chief Economist Daniel Zhao: What Do Workers Want? 

Join us March 25 for a compelling keynote featuring Daniel Zhao, chief economist at Glassdoor and 2026 Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow, in a special Grand Challenge installment of the Dean’s Speaker Series: “What Do Workers Want?”

Event • Feb 24, 2026

NCGrowth Spring Showcase

Don’t miss the NCGrowth Showcase February 24 from 12 to 2 PM, featuring a panel discussion and informal networking tables highlighting the community-based work of NCGrowth and the Kenan Institute for Private Enterprise. 

Event • Nov 14, 2025

2025 UNC Business of Healthcare Conference

Join the UNC Center for the Business of Health (CBOH) for the 2025 UNC Business of Healthcare Conference, Navigating Healthcare Ecosystem Distruptions, exploring the interdependent systems that shape how healthcare is delivered, financed, and experienced in the U.S.

Event • Nov 14, 2025

Dean’s Speaker Series at the UNC Business of Healthcare Conference: Kevin Kettler

Hosted by the UNC Center for the Business of Health, join us for this Dean’s Speaker Series with Kevin Kettler at 12:00 PM EST on Friday, November 14, to hear directly from a senior executive shaping the future of healthcare.

Event • Nov 04, 2025

Dean’s Speaker Series: Reggie Townsend

Join us on Tuesday, November 4, from 1:30 – 2:30 PM for this Dean’s Speaker Series talk featuring Reggie Townsend of SAS, a leading voice on responsible innovation, as he shares insights and best practices for leading with integrity in the age of AI.

Event • Oct 14, 2025

NCGrowth Fall Showcase

Experience the NCGrowth Fall Showcase—a day dedicated to highlighting innovative projects, community partnerships, and regional impact across Southeastern North Carolina.

The Skills Gap
Event • Oct 09, 2025

Frontiers of Business Conference: Bridging the Skills Gap 

Join us for the 2025 Frontiers of Business Conference: Bridging the Skills Gap on October 9 in Chapel Hill, NC. Be part of the conversation and discover innovative solutions to position workers and businesses to succeed.

Carolina Inn
Event • Oct 09, 2025

Dean’s Speaker Series at The Carolina Inn: Michelle Peluso

Join us for a fireside chat with Michelle Peluso, CEO of Revlon, moderated by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Mary Margaret Frank, at 4:15 PM on Thursday, October 9, at The Carolina Inn.

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Event • Apr 10, 2025

2025 Conference on Market-Based Solutions for Reducing Wealth Inequality

In a continuing effort to examine the business sector’s contributions to inclusive economic growth, join us April 10-11 for two days of discussions and exploration during the third annual Conference on Market-Based Solutions for Reducing Wealth Inequality.

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Event • Apr 10, 2025

Entrepreneurship as a Movement: Keynote Session

Don’t miss this compelling keynote session by Chloe Hakim-Moore, an internationally acclaimed entrepreneur, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and TEDx speaker, on April 10, 2025, at 4 PM.

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Event • Mar 27, 2025

17th Annual Alternative Investments Conference

Registration is open for the 17th annual Alternative Investments Conference on March 27, hosted by the Institute for Private Capital.

Event • Mar 07, 2025

Dean’s Speaker Series: Eli Gross

Please join us for an exclusive conversation with Eli Gross on March 7 at 1 PM as a part of the Dean’s Speaker Series, hosted by the Kenan Institute in partnership with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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Event • Feb 25, 2025

Thriving in the Carolinas: Supporting Small Businesses and Communities

Save the date for this drop-in style event showcasing the work of NCGrowth and the Kenan Institute on February 25.

Event • Nov 08, 2024

UNC Business of Healthcare Conference: Strategic Healthcare Workforce of the Future

Join the Center for the Business of Health on Friday, November 8 for a conference exploring how to strategically prepare the healthcare workforce of the future.

Event • Nov 08, 2024

Dean’s Speaker Series: Nate Holobinko

In this edition of the Dean Speaker Series, join us for an engaging lunchtime keynote with Dean Mary Margaret Frank and Nate Holobinko on Friday, November 8, as a part of the 2024 UNC Business of Healthcare Conference.

Business Resilience
Event • Oct 29, 2024

Christine Moorman: Surviving Marketplace Challenges

Please join us for a talk by Christine Moorman, a Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow, who will focus on the importance of resilience in marketing, sharing how organizations can effectively navigate challenges and adapt to changing market conditions to maintain their competitive edge.

Business Resilience
Event • Oct 10, 2024

Frontiers of Business Conference: Building Business Resilience

Our 2024 Frontiers of Business Conference will convene corporate executives, top researchers and policy leaders to share objective, evidence-based solutions for building more business resiliency to help companies survive and succeed in a risk-filled world. Learn more today.

Carolina Inn
Event • Oct 10, 2024

Dean’s Speaker Series at The Carolina Inn: Steve Malik and Sarah Bloom Raskin

Join Steve Malik and the Honorable Sarah Bloom Raskin on October 10 at The Carolina Inn for “Risk, Uncertainty and Adaptive Resilience: A Fireside Chat with UNC Kenan-Flagler Dean Mary Margaret Frank.”

Event • Sep 19, 2024

Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Ambassador Interest Meeting

Are you a forward-thinking student at UNC? Join the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Ambassador Interest Meeting on September 19 at 5 PM to learn more about how you can represent the Institute and serve as hosts for visitors.

Business Resilience
Event • Sep 12, 2024

Jayashankar M. Swaminathan: Building Resiliency in Business Operations

Swaminathan, a Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow, will explore the importance of supply chain resiliency and discuss alternative strategies to build robust and adaptable operations during his talk Sept. 12.

Event • Jul 27, 2024

NCGrowth South Carolina Small Rural Business Workshop

Join NCGrowth for the South Carolina Small Rural Business Workshop in Walterboro, S.C., on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

Event • Jun 25, 2024

Empowering American Cities Event in Charlotte

The Kenan Institute and Fifth Third Bank will present insights from our new collaboration, “Empowering American Cities,” at a breakfast Tuesday, June 25, in Charlotte.

Private Equity Research Symposium
Event • May 16, 2024

2024 Private Equity Research Consortium (PERC) Oxford Research Symposium

PERC returns to Oxford University’s Saïd Business School on May 16-17, 2024 for the Private Equity Research Consortium Oxford Research Symposium.

Event • Apr 25, 2024

Conference on Market-Based Solutions for Reducing Wealth Inequality

In a continuing effort to examine the business sector’s contributions to inclusive economic growth, the second annual Conference on Market-Based Solutions for Reducing Wealth Inequality will bring top researchers and private sector representatives to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on April 25-26.

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