A labor market shedding jobs plus continuing inflation concerns will give the Fed much to think about at its midmonth policy meeting. Join Research Director Christian Lundblad as he analyzes the new jobs numbers.
It’s time to look back at our Five Economic Trends for 2026 from January and see where things stand. Don’t miss our monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, August 7, with Chief Economist Gerald Cohen.
Join Kenan Institute Research Director Camelia Kuhnen as she discusses the latest employment report during the institute’s monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Thursday, July 2.
With hiring momentum picking up in the last couple of months, it’s worth looking at whether job gains are broad-based and what that can tell us about labor market strength.
Join the Kenan Institute on June 4, 2026, for the fourth annual Conference on Market-Based Solutions for Reducing Wealth Inequality, as we reimagine what’s possible and chart new pathways toward inclusive economic growth.
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?”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience the NCGrowth Fall Showcase—a day dedicated to highlighting innovative projects, community partnerships, and regional impact across Southeastern North Carolina.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Registration is open for the 17th annual Alternative Investments Conference on March 27, hosted by the Institute for Private Capital.
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.
Save the date for this drop-in style event showcasing the work of NCGrowth and the Kenan Institute on February 25.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.