UNC Athletes Can Now Partner with Local Businesses for Profit

Posted Jul 20, 2021
The NCAA is now allowing student athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. This means UNC athletes can partner with businesses around Orange County for promotional activities. Last week, the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro held a webinar to provide guidance for businesses on how to navigate the new NCAA ruling. (Chapelboro.com)

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