Kenan Institute Year of Engagement
The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nationally recognized, 40-year-old institution dedicated to advancing evidence-based solutions to critical economic challenges. Our work spans translational business research, economic forecasting, inclusive growth, and economic development.
By sponsoring the Kenan Institute, your organization signals a commitment to thoughtful, data-driven approaches to economic issues and aligns with a trusted brand known for rigorous research and cross-sector collaboration.
Your support helps us elevate dialogue and deepen understanding across business, government, academia, nonprofits, and communities—because today’s most pressing economic issues can’t be solved in silos.
- Priority consideration for co-branded thought leadership and co-sponsored research
- Co-hosted convening or private event
- Invitation to Kenan Institute Pre-Conference VIP Dinner
- Prominent featured speaker opportunity at Frontiers Conference
- Reserved table with premium seating at Frontiers Conference
- Seat on Grand Challenge theme selection committee
- Logo on website and printed materials
- Recognition on social media and communications
- Yearlong engagement with Kenan Institute leadership and fellows
- Priority access to all public and invite-only Kenan Institute events and fellow convenings
- Speaking opportunity at Kenan Institute Frontiers Conference
- Invitation to Kenan Institute Pre-Conference VIP Dinner
- Reserved table at the Frontiers Conference
- Input on future research and convening topics
- Logo on website and printed materials
- Recognition on social media and communications
- Access to all public and invite-only Kenan Institute events and fellow convenings
- Half-table reserved seating at Frontiers Conference
- Logo on website and print materials
- Recognition on social media
- Access to all public and invite-only Kenan Institute events and fellow convenings
A La Carte Sponsorship Menu
| Lunch Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Student Scholarship Sponsor | $3,500 |
| Community Sponsor | $3,500 |
| Sponsored Panel | $5,000 |
Additional bespoke opportunities are available through a customized sponsorship conversation. We’ll work with your team to build a partnership that aligns with your organizational goals.
Contact Shannon Chen (Shannon_chen@kenan-flagler.unc.edu) to learn more.
Sponsors
Citizens Financial Group – Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions, with $226.7 billion in assets as of June 30, 2022. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. For more information, please visit www.citizensbank.com
Fifth Third Bank – Fifth Third Bank, the principal subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp, is an American bank holding company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third is one of the largest consumer banks in the Midwestern United States. Fifth Third’s client base spans retail, small business, corporate, and investment clients. For more information, please visit www.53.com
J.P. Morgan – J.P. Morgan is a leader in investment banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We serve millions of customers, predominantly in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Through continued investments, business initiatives and philanthropic commitments, we aim to help our employees, customers, clients and communities grow and thrive. For more information, please visit www.jpmorgan.com
myFutureNC – To ensure North Carolina remains economically competitive now and into the future, in 2019, with bipartisan support in the General Assembly and a signature from the Governor, the state adopted one of the most ambitious goals in the nation–to have 2 million North Carolinians aged 25-44 hold an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by 2030.
Promoting work of all sectors, myFutureNC helps find and fill gaps to drive educational access and attainment outcomes that align with and fulfill employer needs. myFutureNC advances a shared vision for an education-to-workforce continuum across North Carolina – from early childhood through adulthood – and aligns and supports local, regional, and state actions that will dramatically increase the attainment of industry-valued credentials and postsecondary degrees.
UNC Executive Development – UNC Executive Development provides learning and development services tailored for mid- to senior-level leaders. Whether an organization’s goal is to accelerate business transformation, build strategic alignment, or achieve other key objectives, UNC Executive Development is committed to listening, engaging, and supporting leaders throughout their talent development journey. Across corporate, government, defense, and non-profit sectors, UNC Executive Development assists leaders and organizations in adapting, thriving, and succeeding in an ever-changing world. For more information, please visit UNC Executive Development
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