Center for Creative Leadership

Formed in 1997, The Institute for Defense and Business (IDB) is a nonprofit research and education institute. Based in Chapel Hill, N.C., the institute provides educational programs in fields such as logistics and technology, life cycle management, leadership, organizational transformation and economic reconstruction for existing/ future leaders. Its programs include Center of Excellence in Logistics and Technology (LOGTECH), Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program (DAELP) and Center for Stabilization and Economic Reconstruction (CSER), to name a few. IDB also provides customized programs for the Business Transformation Agency. As an independent legal entity, the institute has affiliation with UNC-Chapel Hill and its Kenan-Flagler Business School, as well as the UNC system. It serves the military, government and non-governmental agencies and the private sector.

Opened in 1999, Greensboro Academy is a member of the National Heritage Academies and serves more than 700 students in kindergarten through grade eight. The academy is charted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The academy organizes various field trips, competitions, and music and sports programs. It also offers gifted and talented education programs. Greensboro Academy s teachers provide classroom instruction and organize enrichment activities. The academy offers classes in English, math, science, health education, social studies and language arts. It also encourages participation in a range of sports and extracurricular programs. Additionally, the academy encourages parents to participate in several activities and events. Greensboro Academy is located in Greensboro, N.C.