CBI Advisory Committee

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 committee is charged with the following:

• Reviewing Minority, women, Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) utilization and participation on City contracts

• Providing recommendations and advice to City Council on ways the city can enhance diversity and inclusion of MWSBEs in city contracting and procurement

• Providing a forum for CBI stakeholders to raise issues and have input into CBI policy recommendations

• Advising the city of business community conditions that may affect business-government relations

• Serving on future city Disparity Study Advisory Committees

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.

Committee Members

Gary Beal

At-Large Prime Construction Company

Jason Deans

At-Large Prime Construction Company

Kymberly Gardner

At-Large Prime Construction Company

Rebecca LaClaire

Metrolina Native American Association (MNAA)

Ciara Lilly
(Chair)

LGBT+ Chamber

Pacino Mancillas

Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC)

Jerome Marez

At-Large Professional Services Company

Carolina Shoffner
(Vice Chair)

Hispanic Contractors Association (HCAC)

Joaquin Soria

At-Large Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

Rochelle Stewart

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

Meeting Minutes