CBI PROGRAM

CBI Mission

Promote diversity, inclusion, and business opportunities in the City’s contracting and procurement process for Minority Women Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) located in the Charlotte region.

Key Program Objectives

• Process SBE Certifications and MWSBE Registrations
• Establish Citywide MWSBE Prime Spend Goals
• Establish Project Specific MWSBE Subcontracting Goals
• Monitor CBI Policy and MWSBE Contract Compliance
• Track Citywide MWSBE Spending and Publish Spend Reports
• Conduct MWSBE Education and Outreach Initiatives
• Support the City Council appointed CBI Advisory Committee (CBIAC)
• Access to Capital/Financial Resources

Program Success

For a fourth straight year, the city surpassed its prior year spending with MWSBEs and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) for a new record of $110.4 million in FY18.