Under City Manager Marcus D. Jones' leadership, the City of Charlotte is working to focus its efforts on City Council's economic development objectives. To further this initiative and to ensure that the city is providing economic opportunities to everyone in the community, City Council established the Charlotte Business INClusion Advisory Committee (CBIAC) in January 2017.
The CBIAC will work closely with the City Council's Workforce and Business Development Committee. The committee reviews and recommends policies to create a thriving economic climate where businesses are connected to highly skilled talent and technologies.
In accordance with changes to North Carolina Session Law 2026-41 (SB 257), municipalities are required to discontinue the use of race- and gender-conscious participation goals in their procurement and contracting. The city remains committed to providing equal opportunities for all eligible businesses to compete for city contracts. Contract solicitations will continue to be evaluated and awarded in compliance with applicable law.
At-Large Prime Construction Company
Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC)
At-Large Professional Services Company
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
CEO | ACE - Allegiant Commercial Expert LLC Founder | I Believe Organization
Chief Strategy Officer, ASPIRE Community Capital
Vice Chair - Metrolina Minority Contractors Association
Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce
At-Large Opened Door Career Services LLC
Charlotte Mecklenbug Black Chamber of Commerce
At-Large Representing Prime Construction Company
The Carolinas LGBT Chamber