About Us

The H. David and Diane Swain Center enhances the effectiveness of organizations through economic services, executive education and leadership development.

The Center’s activities benefit the Cameron School of Business through building strong industry-university connections. UNCW’s values of excellence, integrity, innovation and community engagement provide the foundation for the Swain Center.

The Swain Family

In 2009, David and Diane Swain donated $1,000,000 to the Cameron School of Business at UNCW. The existing Center for Business and Economic Services was renamed to the H. David and Diane Swain Center in honor of their gift. H. David Swain is the founder of Swain & Associates a developer of commercial income-producing properties in North and South Carolina. He and his wife proudly support numerous philanthropic causes.

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Our Mission

Equip

Executives to lead their organizations into the future.

Elevate

Senior leaders to take on broader roles.

Engage

The next generation of leaders.

Executive Education

For over 30 years the Swain Center has served the business community by connecting our experts with business needs. Our programs and services reflect the strength of industry leaders, business consultants as well as our faculty members from the following areas:

Accounting
Economics
Finance
Leadership
Logistics
Management
Marketing
Operations

In addition, we offer customized leadership solutions for our clients.

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Economic Services

The center has a long history of providing economic forecasts and impact studies. A regional economist is on our staff. The Economic Outlook Conference, held annually in the fall, is one of our signature events. A group of international experts along with a panel of experts provide economic insights and future trends

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Our Team is Here to Help

The Swain Center staff is here to help you find the program that best fits your needs. Whether you are a working professional looking for an open enrollment program, or a business in need of leadership development sessions, our staff is ready and available to answer your questions!

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