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Minority Enterprise Development week or MED week, is underway in the Cape Fear. The event celebrates minority and women-owned businesses in the Cape Fear region. Watch the full interview below.

Can’t believe it has already been one week since we hosted the 2025 White Lotus Gala ‼️

Next year’s date is set for Saturday - September 26 2026…more to come‼️❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Socioeconomic Summit & 2025 White Lotus Gala hosted by NC Project LEAD‼️

Your presence made each event an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned - photos and highlights are on the way‼️

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NC Project LEAD is happy to announce this year's Socio-Economic and Development Summit mid-morning keynote speaker Kenny Flowers.

Kenny Flowers serves as the Chief Deputy Secretary at the North Carolina Department of Commerce, where he leads teams in operational areas and provides strategic leadership for the agency on issues related to economic development and external affairs.

From 2017 to 2025, Kenny served as Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development at N.C. Commerce. In that role he provided guidance for the Department in its efforts to support rural communities and help foster rural prosperity. Mr. Flowers led a team of community and economic development professionals that helps communities make the preparations and infrastructure investments needed to increase competitiveness, attract businesses, and spur economic growth. Under his leadership, the Rural Economic Development Division generated more than $715 Million in grant awards that support over 2000 projects and 28,000 jobs throughout the state.