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Creating better futures through economic development

CREATE, which is housed in the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, builds new wealth in economically distressed communities through job creation, business growth, useful research and innovative policy.

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    Improving opportunities for North Carolina youth

    As part of its five-year Carolina Across 100 initiative, the University will work with 20 community collaboratives to expand and deepen education and employment pathways for young adults aged 16-24 who are out of school and work. 

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    The Anonymous Trust renews support for Lead for North Carolina

    Lead for North Carolina recruits, trains and places the state’s most promising young leaders in paid local government fellowships as a means of strengthening the state's public institutions, supporting its local economies, and cultivating a new generation of public service leaders.

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    Investing in a better future

    UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's Center for Sustainable Enterprise accelerates social and environmental sustainability with innovative and profitable business solutions.