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North Carolina Central University

"CEED: Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development"

**URL**: https://www.nccu.edu/entrepreneurship **Date**: 2026-06-26 **Source**: North Carolina Central University The Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) serves as a dynamic hub for students, faculty, staff, and small business community members, providing essential resources, support, and education to cultivate successful entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. We are committed to entrepreneurial skill-building, lifting viable ventures off the ground, and connecting the entrepreneurship ecosystem with university resources that accelerate business growth. The vision is to be a transformative force in the region, where the collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and community members leads to the emergence of innovative ventures and sustainable economic development. Key programs listed: WBENC Women of Color Incubator, Mentorship Alliance Program (MAP), University Programming, Community Programming. CEED raised $2.5M+ in funding, 110 student fellows, 580 advisory hours, 120 small businesses served (90% minority-owned), 541 students engaged, 55+ pitch competition participants, 100+ events since Oct 2022, 8 high-potential ventures mentored, $350K+ student venture revenue. Executive Director: Katrece Boyd Program Manager: LaTrisha D Rushing Partners: PNC Bank, Blackstone, NC IDEA, Kauffman Foundation, Truist, Clorox, E3 Durham, State Farm, HUxPNC.

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