Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Employee Directory
Think TanksNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nonpartisan business policy think tank affiliated with the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, established in 1985 by Frank Hawkins Kenan. Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, it convenes leaders from business, academia, and government to explore how entrepreneurship, economic development, and global commerce can serve the public good. Drawing on rigorous research, it develops market-based solutions to address complex economic challenges and informs policies and practices that affect people in North Carolina, the United States, and beyond. Operating as a nonprofit within a university setting, it serves private-sector leaders, scholars, and policymakers seeking evidence-based insights on entrepreneurship and development strategies. Its UNC affiliation and collaborative network position it to translate academic research into practical policy guidance.