I created this presentation for my interview before the City of Charlotte, NC\'s Department of Economic Development. I was offered the job (Historically Underutilized Business Contract Specialist) but received a better offer a few days later (NAVSEA).

1. overview Small Business – Historically Underutilized Business Plan

9. Considerations Consider that in the 3rd fiscal quarter of 2007, the City of Charlotte made formal and informal purchases totaling $100.8 million . Of that total; $16.7 Million dollars was spent with Minority and Women Business Enterprises. The City met the goal for MWBE participation in five of the six categories analyzed: 1. Architecture and Engineering 2. Construction companies awarded with less and more than $30K 3. Goods and Supplies 4. Other services Professional services is the only area where the goal was not met.

10. Considerations When breaking down the $16.7 million that was spent with minority firms, 10% was spent with African American firms, 7% with Asian Americans 10% ,with Hispanic Americans and 15% with Native Americans and 58% with Non-minority females.