June 2007 -- The SBO POLICY has changed and is now in effect **         View the New Policy                                                                                

Other New Program Additions:

** Learn about the NEW Mentor-Protégé Program **                                     ** Learn about the NEW EDGE Program for SBE's **

The Small Business Development Program (SBDP) applies to all aspects of the City's contracting and procurement programs, including but not limited to the purchase of apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment, construction projects, all service contracts, and equipment rental and lease agreements. 

The SBDP seeks to enhance competition in City contracting and promote economic growth and development in the Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) by:

• Promoting small business start-up and development in the MSA;
• Promoting existing small business growth and profitability in the MSA;
• Increasing small business enterprise utilization in City contracting;
• Monitoring SBE participation and contract compliance with the provisions of the SBO Program; and
• Evaluating and reporting contract activity subject to the provisions of the SBO Program to the City Manager's Office and to the City Council.