Charlotte Business INClusion

Growing Businesses

Encouraging Connections

The Charlotte Business INClusion (CBI) program seeks to enhance competition and participation of Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in city contracting.

Leveraging the commitment of city leadership, CBI's goal is to be a national model in the business inclusion space. To accomplish this, all city departments have increasingly examined their procurements and set specific MWSBE participation goals on a contract-by-contract basis.

In addition, CBI makes a concerted effort to expand its certified MWSBE vendor pool and assist city-certified firms in growing, enhancing, and developing their businesses. CBI currently offers numerous development programs that support certified businesses in organizational training, strategic development, and networking opportunities.

Disability Disclaimer

The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We will provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to persons with disabilities upon request. To make a request, please email us at cbi@charlottenc.gov or call 704.336.4137.

How Can We Help Your Business?

The Office Charlotte Business INClusion staff are working hard to enhance competition and participation of Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs) in city contracting.

We depend on your feedback to improve our efforts. Your privacy is important to us. Only relevant team members will review and respond to your submission.

Thank you for helping us better serve you!

Apply for CBI

Review City of Charlotte MWBE, SBE, and Significant Business Presence criteria, registration requirements, and forms.

CBI Certified Vendors

Search through our database of certified vendors and view commodity codes.

Business Resources

Access a range of support services like free monthly workshops, organizational training, strategic development, upcoming networking opportunities, and partial sponsorships for annual membership dues to organizations supporting small business growth.

Crowns of Enterprise

This annual event fosters connections between business, officials, and government agencies by celebrating small businesses for their leadership and strong business strategies, highlighting their positive impact on the community.

CBI Advisory Committee

Established to focus the city's efforts on City Council's economic development objectives

CBI Frequently Asked Questions

Commonly asked questions about Charlotte Business INClusion

CBI Documents Library

A comprehensive library of forms, policies and resources

Contractor Development Program

This program offers technical assistance, business development, and financial guidance to small, minority, and women-owned firms, helping them gorw, build capacity, and secure bonding to successfully bid on city projects.

Meet the Team

To learn more about the people who make up the Charlotte Business INClusion team