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  1. Office of Economic Development
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  • Business Diversity & Inclusion (BDI)
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  • Small Businesses

Office Address

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
600 E. 4th St., 2nd floor - Suite 226
Charlotte, NC 28202

Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

980-314-2863OED@MeckNC.gov

BDI Programs

  • Business LaunchPad

    Empowers small businesses and minority- and woman-owned businesses to be successful in governmental, institutional, and private contracting opportunities. 

  • Get Up and Grow

    Premier small business development program that enables business owners with knowledge and skills to grow and increase annual sales.

  • What's next Seminar Series

    Multi-ethnic audience sitting in a row and making notes while listening to presentation at conference hall. Selective focus. Horizontal shot. Side view

    Designed to help existing businesses reach the next stage of growth after starting their business.

  • The Road to Success as a Contractor

    Portrait of handsome successful hispanic man dressed in formal stylish suit and looking directly at the camera. Confident business mentor, manager or entrepreneur

    Helps Hispanic participants receive the fundamental tools to get started on local contracting opportunities. 

  • Crowns of Enterprise

    Recognize Minority, Women, Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in Charlotte-Mecklenburg that have provided excellent services to the community.

  • Celebration of Black Businesses: Pathways Through History

    Team of african american businesspeople meeting in boardroom office to discuss strategy and work plan, creating financial project with statistics. Colleagues doing teamwork to analyze sales data.

    Designed for local community businesses to participate in this allyship as we celebrate local businesses, and historic figures that have led to opportunities for small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses.

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Office Address

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
600 E. 4th St., 2nd floor - Suite 226
Charlotte, NC 28202

Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

980-314-2863OED@MeckNC.gov

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