Our Mission To enable privately owned businesses to achieve dreams for their business, family, employees, community, and stakeholders by providing access to industry leaders, resources, networks, and education. It is our hope that the Center for Private Business continues to be a catalyst for economic growth and deeply embedded in the social prosperity of our region and beyond. We strive to fulfill our vision by: Celebrating the Success of Privately Held Businesses Across NC Connecting Private Business Leaders with Valuable and Relevant Resources & Networks Educating & Equipping Privately Held & Family Businesses with Tools to Help them Grow & Sustain Long Term Success. Leveraging WFU and the Experience of the CPB Community Teaching Private Business Owners, management teams, and family members successful growth and succession strategies. Connecting Students and Privately Held Businesses with mentors, job shadowing, internship and employment opportunities.