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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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Addressing Immigrant Labor Declines in North Carolina

May 28, 2026 • Commentary • 14 min read

Declines in immigrant labor threaten to affect major NC industries. We identify which sectors are most vulnerable and identify strategies to support employers and maintain economic output.