North Carolina Economic Forecast
Fourth Quarter Forecast | Dec. 11, 2024
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.
Previous Forecast Sessions
Third Quarter Forecast | Sept. 5, 2024
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.