RECENT NEWS:

Effective July 1, 2009 the State of North Carolina Office for Historically Underutilized Business (NCHUB) will be solely responsible for the certification of all MWBE's. The certification will fall under the Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) Program.  In preparation for this transition, the City of Charlotte SBO Program will discontinue certifying MWBE firms beginning May 15, 2009.  Please click here for more information regarding the SWUC Program.

City creates Outlasting the Economy, a Small Resource Resource Panel to help link small businesses with resources and useful tips to weather the current economy. 

SBO Development Programs
Learn about our upcoming Business Development initiatives

SBE CERTIFICATION
What does it mean to be certified as a Small Business Enterprise?
The City certifies small businesses as SBE's based upon size standards established by the City.  Once certified, SBE's can compete for contracting opportunities with the City for both formal ($100,000 or greater) and informal (less than $100,000) contracts. 

Benefits of Certification: 
- Company information added to Citywide vendor list
- Increased notification of contracting opportunities
- Orientation on how to do business with the City
- Networking events and opportunities
- Business and technical assistance