North Carolina Economic Forecast
About the forecast
The North Carolina Economic Forecast brings the expertise of the Belk College of Business to offer comprehensive and reliable insights into the future of North Carolina’s economy. The North Carolina Economic Forecast Report, released quarterly at a community event, takes a deep look at North Carolina’s economy by sector and region. The report includes data and analysis of current trends, the Gross State Product (GSP), employment growth and unemployment. The event includes a presentation by UNC Charlotte economist Dr. John Connaughton and a live Q&A.
The virtual event is free and open to the public. If the event is a hybrid, you must register in advance to receive the Zoom event information.
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Corporate Sponsorships
Sponsors of UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast provide essential funding for our research, publications and the quarterly event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like to learn more, email belkrsvp@charlotte.edu. For more information on sponsorship levels, view the 2023-24 sponsorship packet.
upcoming forecasts
Third Quarter | Sept. 5, 2024
Networking | Connections | Industry Knowledge | Professional Relationships
Meet up and engage with colleagues, industry professionals and friends in the Charlotte business community this quarter! Join us for networking, lunch and a quarterly forecast on interest rates, the stock market and what Charlotte business owners can expect for Q4.
Will interest rates be cut? Should you hire, invest or buy a house soon? UNC Charlotte economist Dr. John Connaughton’s quarterly North Carolina Economic Forecast has provided invaluable economic data for the state since 1981.
The hybrid event is free and open to the public. You must register in advance to receive the Zoom event information.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City
320 E 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Agenda
- 11–11:30 a.m. – Belk College of Business Alumni Coffee + Conversation
- 11:30 a.m.–Noon – Boxed lunch and networking
- Noon –1 p.m. – North Carolina Economic Forecast presentation (hybrid format)
Previous Forecast Sessions
Second Quarter Forecast | May 16, 2024
First Quarter Forecast | March 14, 2024
John Connaughton and Childress Klein Center for Real Estate’s Yongqiang Chu spoke at the Charlotte Business Journal Economic Outlook event, moderated by CBJ editor Robert Morris.
- First quarter 2024 news release
- First quarter 2024 report