Association for University
Business and Economic Research

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360 Kenan Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599

Ph:  919-962-1432
Email:

Website:  https://kenaninstitute.unc.edu

Member Since:  2024-25

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.

Established in 1985 by Frank Hawkins Kenan, the institute offers a number of programs, conferences and seminars which bring together high-profile business leaders, academic researchers and policymakers. The institute is supported through generous annual funding by the William R. Kenan Jr. Fund, public and private sector grants, corporate sponsorship, individual donations and event fees.

• Paige Ouimet, Director
  paige_oiumet@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
• Gerald Cohen, Chief Economist
  gerald_cohen@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
• Sarah Dickerson, Research Economist
  sarah_dickerson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
• Ashley Wolf, Director of Research Services
  ashley_wolf@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
• Shannon Harris, Assoc. Director of American Growth Project
  shannon_harris@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
• Rebecca Mormino, Assoc. Director of Research Engagement
  rebecca_mormino@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
• David Knowles, Managing Director
  david_knowles@kenan-flagler.unc.edu