The Guide: Data for North Carolina Counties with High Minority Populations

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DATA FOR NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES WITH HIGH MINORITY POPULATIONS For Community Leaders, Practitioners and Researchers

A report presented by One Step at a Time Consulting, the NC Research and Engagement Group (NCREG), the HUB Coalition Partners, and the NC Budget and Tax Center.

The Guide Forrest Toms, PhD Senior Consultant, One Step at a Time Consulting Former Associate Professor, Department of Leadership Studies Tanya Ayscue, PhD, MBA Team Lead, HUB Data Analysis Focus, Women in Leadership Rochelle Cook, PhD Team Lead, Economic Mobility Data

Opening thought: COVID-19 and our current shared reality COVID-19 has become a magnifying apparatus of the historical social ills of this country and their continued effect on the quality of life for Black, Brown, and poor people. The virus, deaths, racial protest, and its subsequent effect have pushed all our systems to the extreme: ecosystems, economic systems, social systems, environmental systems, health systems, family/community systems and racial inequity systems. Which raises the question, how do we handle the health of our democracy?

Toms, et al., 2020.

Focus, Project Management and Innovation Lonnie Cockerham, PhD, MBA Lead Fact Checker Focus, African Americans in Post Secondary Education Andrea Neal, EdD HUB Team Member Focus, Civic and Community Engagement William Munn, PhD Lead Designer Focus, North Carolina, the Black Belt and Net Migration Aaron Moore HUB Team Member Focus, Civic and Community Engagement Ronald Wilkins, PhD HUB Team Member Focus, Civic and Community Engagement

Spurred by the recent issues of police brutality, while within the throes of a global pandemic, it appears that the soapbox has elevated to a 21st-century social media strategy, amplifying and nurturing a social justice ecosystem that has not been televised. Several looming questions remain regarding the nature and space of and in this moment, at this time in history: What has the COVID-19 pandemic and the killing of Black people released into the 21st-century American psyche?

What has COVID-19 released that made it the change agent? What did the imagery of George Floyd’s death release into the “psyche of White Americans” and the world? What impact has it had on minority communities and businesses?

Tiffany Overby, MA Economic Mobility Team Member Focus, African American Leadership Anika Gray Economic Mobility Team Member Focus, Afro-Mexican Identity

Front cover image by David Robert Bliwas via Flickr

Our nation has been, and is, involved in a struggle to confront the new challenges/problems created by an array of mixed and diverse peoples of many kinds and origins. This struggle to define and redefine who we are has forced everyone (individuals and institutions), as Isaacs has pointed out, “to stumble around

Dr. Forrest Toms

amid the rubble and ruins looking for new ways of existing and coexisting on new and largely unfixed terms.” It has meant “trying to cope with all the social, economic, psychological carry-overs and consequences of how it was while trying to shape how it is to be hereafter” (Isaacs, 1992).

Examples of this include outcries to defund the police. Within one week of the pronouncement of the concept, proposals were springing froth from throughout the nation, within fully defined parameters of what “defunding" can be and should be. In another example, a recent college graduate petitioned

Webster Dictionary editors to change their definition of racism to better reflect the true meaning of today’s world. In a similar fashion to “defund the police" response, the editors at Webster responded promptly to the student in two days and followed up with plans or changes to the definition to be released within a week.

There is a dichotomy between the ideals of what the world should be like versus the pervasive and lasting effects of this nation’s centuries-long internal struggle with discrimination based on class and racial and ethnic bias. These ideals are on constant display in our public institutions. What’s more startling and disturbing is, given our current reality of Covid-19, racial unrest and protest, even while people (Educational institutions, Corporations, Non-profits , Community organizations) are voicing the need for, and participating in, more conversation on race, equality and justice, for many, clearly, the need for these discussions largely go unrecognized. This appears to be the case with longitudinal disparities and inequities for minority businesses in North Carolina.

As is the case for barriers and roadblocks for minority businesses.

Although entrepreneurial startup activity is growing, minority businesses remain underrepresented and more vulnerable to this current environment than their white counterparts. The Black and brown businesses are experiencing limits to the growth because of limited access to equity and debt capital.

Investors do not seem convinced that this growth is stable or that these business owners have the capacity and profitable outlets for investments. As such, access to opportunities for participation is limited for Black and brown businesses. As minority populations are often becoming the majority in

many areas, it is critical to examine how to improve access to business opportunities. The Guide’s look at 20 counties reveals that the lack of access has a greater impact than just economic; it is interconnected with educational, health, wealth, political outcomes, and overall community quality of life.

Introduction The Guide, a joint publication between the One Step at at Time Consulting, LLC, HUB Coalition Partners, the NC Budget and Tax Center and, NC Research & Engagement Group (NCREG), presents data and information on the status of African American citizens across NC in two areas: 1) Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation rates and performance of public schools, state universities and community colleges and, 2) demographic indicators in the areas of healthcare, wealth disparity and voting to identify disparity gaps among and between African American populations. Twenty North Carolina counties with African American populations that exceed 12 percent of the county total population, as reported by the US Government Census, were chosen for inclusion in this research. Two groups of counties were identified to include metropolitan and rural populations in North Carolina.

The rural counties included Martin, Bertie, Hertford, Northampton, Edgecombe, Halifax, Warren, Vance, Washington, and Anson counties.

The second group included 10 metropolitan counties with significant African American populations: Mecklenburg, Wake, Durham, Cumberland, Guilford, Forsyth, Buncombe, Gaston, New Hanover, and Union counties.

The long-awaited Guide Report is a comprehensive guidebook that is intended to serve as a baseline

conversation starter to review, analyze, and discuss multiple years of disparities in buying and spending patterns of public educational institutions in North Carolina. The report further provides a descriptive analysis grounded in values of equity, inclusion, access, and research into the critical role public contracts can play in income generation, job creation and asset building. Other focus areas include equity in spending and procurements as well as other demographic indicators, including Medicaid/Medicare, unemployment, voter participation, and health and wealth disparities.

Public schools, higher educational institutions, government agencies, leaders and communities utilize data daily in their planning and decision-making. Most, if not all, have statements about how their organization is “data driven” … but, “you can’t be data driven about some things and not others”. It should be noted that,” at best, it is questionable” the extent to which data and findings in this report are accessible and/or readily a part of informed discussions and decision-making at School Board, County Commissioners, City Council, and neighborhood meetings on a consistent basis.

Moreover, The Guide is one example of a report designed to be used by multiple end-users such as researchers, elected officials, foundations, corporations, non-profits, and community leaders as an effective community engagement tool.

We and our partners were very intentional about the importance and significance of preparing a report to highlight consistent trends and patterns across of NC counties which clearly demonstrate policy and resource distribution gaps and consistent

disparities in African American populations. At the same time, we were very intentional and consistent in identifying critical areas in need of capacity building from ‘inside-out’ of Black, Brown and Poor communities to statewide organizations/ advocacy groups to develop and implement a multifaceted and coordinated HUB Engagement/Equity Strategy.

It is our hope the information shared in The Guide will encourage some and challenge many to be more mindful, informed, and intentional about engaging in discussions and practices around social justice, fairness, diversity, and inclusion. It is our hope that this report can serve as a bridge builder for complicated and necessary discussions around race, social justice, and economic inequities in accessing capital for minority businesses. Particularly, how to make changes in systems, policies, and practices reflective of the values of an equal and just society and provide visions of how to use information in the report to work with other stakeholders to address local economic inequities.

While there is a great deal of open

"Southlakes" near Fuquay Varina by Jeremy Nicholson via Flickr

discussion focused on cultural diversity, equity, social justice and the like; it is ironic that there remain individuals and institutions who fail to connect the dots between HUB data, demographic indicators of wealth disparity and culturally competent organizations.

I want to personally thank all my former students who worked diligently, many times well into the evening and on Saturdays to ensure we produced a quality product. A special thanks to Dr. Tanya Ayscue and Dr. Rochelle Cook, Team Leaders and Dr. William Munn, Lead designer of The Guide, Lonnie Cockerham, Fact Check Analyst and Conen Morgan, Lead digital analyst for their leadership, work ethic and commitment to the project. I would also like to thank Drs. Cheryl Lloyd and Sylvia Burgess and Pam Palmer for their expertise, support, and friendship. I am deeply honored and grateful for the long-term support and commitment of my friend and partner in ‘innovations in equity and engagement” Mr. Richard Hooker, former Chair,

current member of NC Black Alliance, and Chair of the HUB Coalition. We have worked on this project and related ones for over eight years. Researching, planning, traveling to meetings across the state and engaging communities “where they are and how they need to hear and see it”, has been our collective journey for over twenty years. I am also grateful for the support and partnership from the North Carolina Justice Center and their entire staff. Special thank you to Ms. Alexandra Sirota, Director, Budget & Tax Center for her leadership, coaching and technical assistance.

As I have often stated to my students, “We are committed to producing a product that, at this time, the marketplace doesn’t even realize it needs”.

Sincerely,

Forrest Toms, PhD Principal Investigator

Foreward ”Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success” -Unknown Whereas, the North Carolina Black Alliance is firmly committed to the belief that collective power provokes collective action, we are pleased to be a part of a respected coalition of leading advocates dedicated to equity, research, and economic inclusion. Given today's intersectionality of the Covid-19 pandemic, social justice and other systemic challenges that impact communities of color, the need for a progressive and unified agenda during these unprecedented times has never been greater. To that end, the Alliance is especially appreciative of the collective work of the NC Justice Center, the HUB Advocacy Coalition, One Step at a Time Consulting, LLC and the NC Research and Engagement Group (NCREG) for their contributions and collaborative support in the publication of this informed and critical document.

In this report, we were especially appreciative of the partnership we developed with one of the highly respected land grant universities in the state of the NC and nation. Special recognition is extended to the Department of Leadership Studies at NC A&T State University and former Associate Professor, Dr. Forrest Toms for his instructional and visionary leadership. In addition to his guidance, direction and mentorship, we are indebted to the research and engagement efforts of PhD graduates from NC A&T State University who are still committed to this research. Collectively, the group has logged hundreds of hours of research, up-to-date analysis, weekly meetings, data collection, team presentations, web development, aggregating and synthesizing data. We were certainly blessed to have a group of dedicated professional committed to this research project.

As a comprehensive guidebook that is intended to serve as a conversation starter, the goal of the Guide Report is designed to present impactful data and information on the quality of life for communities of color and the state of historically underutilized businesses throughout North Carolina. Moreover, the study represents a powerful reality check on the impact of disparate treatment of historically underutilized businesses and citizens of North Carolina. Focus areas of concerns include equity in spending and procurement, as well as examining other demographic indicators, including Medicare/Medicaid, unemployment, poverty, voter registration and wealth and health disparities.

Organized in 2005, The NC Black Alliance is a unique and important coalition of black elected officials, community partners, and public policy advocates across the state. Statically, there are over 800 black elected officials across North Carolina, which represent the 2nd largest coalition of black elected officials in the U.S. While focusing on the need for enhanced communication and advocacy within our network, we have also reached this point in our history where the goal of eliminating persistent disparities in all phases of the lives of Black North Carolinians must be confronted. As the Alliance sharpens its focus, based upon our shared values, we envision a continued movement toward a cooperative agenda that engages our full network of elected officials, partners and advocates in the empowerment of our communities across the state.

In moving forward, the Alliance remains committed to the concept that collective power inspires collective action. It must also be noted that intentional and collaborative engagement as a collective team effort is imperative to achieving our goals for equity, inclusion, fairness and equal opportunity. Therefore, we look forward to a continuous and fruitful partnership with all stakeholders who have contributed to this important endeavor.

Finally, it is a fact that when we fly in the right formation, for the right causes, the lifting wings of many can empower all of us to achieve our shared goals by empowering our institutions and communities to work cooperatively for a promising and inclusive future."When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”

Onward, Richard Hooker, Jr.

Past Chair, North Carolina Black Alliance

Foreward Our work on Historically Underutilized Businesses and their role in the economic advancement of our state began in earnest under the leadership of Dr. William Munn who joined the Budget & Tax Center team as an analyst in 2017 with the award of a grant for community economic development work from IOLTA. After countless community meetings, deep discussions and insights from small business owners, and partnerships with the good folks at Financial Protection Law Center, the research team led by Dr. Toms, and the HUB coalition led by Richard Hooker, we are excited to support the release of this report and the launch of an action plan that will move us forward from this baseline.

The reality is that our work at the NC Justice Center to fight poverty can’t happen without sound analysis of the lived realities in our communities and a deeper reckoning with the structures of systemic racism that have operated and continue to operate in our public policies.

The policy choices our leaders make at the local, state, and federal levels can change the path we are on. They can decide to connect every person — Black, brown and white — to opportunity, or they can decide to divide us.

We have seen the result of the latter. Too few Black entrepreneurs with the assets to take their idea to markets. Too few Latinx entrepreneurs with the connections to navigate a complex financial system to allow their businesses to get to the next level. Too few investments to support the technical assistance, access to affordable capital, and bonding assistance that are necessary for businesses to thrive and for business ownership to be a pathway to financial security for Black and brown people.

With the release of this report, we hope to shine a light on all the work that needs to happen across the public, private and non-profit sector in the weeks and months ahead to forge the connections between our public dollars and every one of our local businesses.

One thing is clear: North Carolina can’t expect to move forward and get ahead without a focus on supporting Black and brown businesses. We simply won’t have the entrepreneurial base, meet our job creation goals, or build the wealth and social cohesion necessary for our democracy, too, to thrive if we don’t act now to address the findings in this report.

The Justice Center stands at the ready to work with partners across the state to make sure that our public investments and public contracts are equitably provided so that the businesses most struggling to get a foothold in the markets and with the greatest potential to boost our overall goals for economic well-being are supported in targeted and more substantial ways.

Our economy is only as strong as our people — all of the people of our state.

Alexandra Sirota, Director North Carolina Budget and Tax Center, a project of the North Carolina Justice Center

Acknowledgement No action is too small when it comes to changing the world… I’m inspired every time I meet an entrepreneur who is succeeding against all odds.” - Cyril Ramaphosa Race and ethnicity have quantifiable effects on people’s lives labeled by how others perceive them and how they perceive themselves. Over time, racial-ethnic discrimination has impacted Black and brown businesses in many ways. Although entrepreneurial startup activity is growing, minority businesses remain underrepresented.

The Black and brown businesses are experiencing limits to the growth because of limited access to equity and debt capital. Investors do not seem convinced that this growth is stable or that these business owners have the capacity and profitable outlets for investments. As such, access to opportunities for participation is limited for Black and brown businesses.

The Guide provides a clear outline of the impact of the lack of access for HUB Participation in communities economically and with health disparities.

As minority populations are often becoming the majority in many areas, it is critical to examine how to improve access to business opportunities. The Guide’s look at 20 counties reveals that the lack of access has a greater impact than just economic; it involves health, economics, and political outcomes.

This report provides data that share impactful truths and raises the question of what needs to be done to improve the condition of Black and brown businesses experiencing a lack of access to funds that would make a difference in their viability. One Step at a Time Consulting, LLC, is grateful for the opportunity to partner with the HUB Advocacy Coalition to produce this work. We extend a special thank you to Dr. Forrest Toms and the NC Research Engagement Group, a valued One Step partner that serves as the research and analysis arm, for their focus and commitment to the work over the past several years. The majority of the NCREG team members are his former student at NC A& T State University and graduates of the Leadership Studies program. Our work with the Coalition/NCREG has resulted in the production of invaluable data that provides insight into the long-term disparities and inequities in the twenty counties with the highest percentage of African Americans in the state.

Also, we thank the NC Justice Center for their support and engagement with this project. The NC Justice Center works tirelessly to combat poverty. Their support for a project like the Guide is just another indication of their work towards sustainable change.

As the percentages of racial diversity is growing in the United States, there continues to be inequity in minority entrepreneurial rates, which continue to lead to missed opportunities for minority-owned businesses. We need to continue asking the tough questions, examining the data, and pushing for change. This is the only means by which sustainable change can occur for Black and brown businesses and the communities they serve.

Sylvia Burgess, PhD Senior Consultant One Step at a Time Consulting, LLC

The Guide Table of Contents

Additional Sections

County Profiles

Anson County Anson County was home to a considerable population of Catawba and Cheraw Indians, whose settlements along the Pee Dee River offered important trading outposts for British and Scotch-Irish immigrants who came to the region.

Purpose and Methodology A general overview of why The Guide was drafted, the data that was collected, and how it was obtained.

Summary Collection of salient trends, highlights and policy implications.

Bertie County Because of its location and the large amount of water within and surrounding it, Bertie County's soil is rich and ideal for agriculture. The county's major agricultural crops include tobacco, corn, peanuts, cotton, wheat and hay and soybeans.

References

Buncombe County Minerals mined in Buncombe County include garnet, corundum, kyanite, and moonstone, and manufactures produced there include hosiery, glass products, textiles and apparel, baby foods, and electronics.

Cumberland County Cumberland County, located in North Carolina's Coastal Plain region, was formed from Bladen County in 1754. In 1778 Campbellton, consolidated with nearby Cross Creek, was designated the county seat in 1783.

Durham County Parrish Street in downtown Durham was the site of African American entrepreneurial activity circa 1900 and the focal point of what became known as "Black Wall Street." North Carolina Central University (1909) is also located in the city of Durham.

Edgecombe County The town of Princeville is also notable among Edgecombe County "firsts": established in 1865 by former slaves, it was the first all-black incorporated town in North Carolina.The first New Deal-era electrical cooperative began generating in Tarboro in 1937.

County info: Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006

The Guide Forsyth County The land that became Forsyth County was originally named Wachovia by the Moravians who purchased and settled it in 1753; the name was the Latin form of "Wachau," the Austrian ancestral estate of Moravian Church patron Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf.

Gaston County Catawba and Cherokee Indians originally inhabited the lands of Gaston County, but few remained as European colonists arrived. The first settlers were primarily Scotch-Irish, German (including Pennsylvania Dutch), and English.

Guilford County Guilford County has depended upon its role as a commercial transportation hub to spark its economy. Greensboro was connected to seven main roads by 1820, and the arrival of the NC Railroad in the 1850s helped the shipping of goods.

Halifax County Originally home to Tuscarora Indians, the area was settled in the early eighteenth century by English colonists migrating south from Virginia. Slave-driven plantations soon emerged to take advantage of the fertile soil.

Hertford County Chowan College, a Baptist school, was founded in Murfreesboro in 1848. The county also hosts the modern-day Meherrin Indian tribe, which has about 700 members.

Martin County Martin County was settled by English colonists early in the eighteenth century, supplanting the land's original Tuscarora Indian inhabitants. Williamston, the county's first incorporated town, developed on the Roanoke River as an important shipping hub.

Mecklenburg County In 1799 a 17-pound gold nugget was unearthed in Mecklenburg County (in what is now Cabarrus County)-the first such discovery in the new nation-prompting a gold rush and the establishment of a branch of the U.S. Mint in Charlotte. The city grew into its role as a financial hub.

North Carolina Facts Forsyth County Nicholas Sparks’ movie “The Longest Ride,” was partially filmed on Wake Forest University’s campus made $13.5 million during its opening weekend.

Cumberland County The county was named for the Duke of Cumberland, William Augustus.

Mecklenburg County James K. Polk (1795 - 1849) was the Eleventh President of the United States. He served from 1845-1849 and was the last strong pre-Civil War president and was born in Mecklenburg County, NC The Lord Proprietors The Lords Proprietors were the eight Englishmen to whom King Charles II granted, by the Carolina charters of 1663 and 1665, the joint ownership of a tract of land in the New World called "Carolina."

All of these men either had remained loyal to the Crown or had aided Charles's restoration to the English throne.

Origin of Slavery in North Carolina The eight Lord Proprietors planned from the beginning to employ slave labor in their colony. The Fundamental Constitutions drafted in 1669 explicitly mention the slave status of Africans. Barbadians, who were among the first colonists to invest in Carolina, persuaded the Proprietors to institute a headright system under which settlers received a certain amount of acreage for each ‘‘Negro-Man or Slave’’ and ‘‘Woman-Negro or Slave’’ brought to the province.

County info: Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006

The Guide New Hanover County Wilmington, since the 1980s, has hosted a film and television studio and, for a time, was considered the "Hollywood of the East." The city is the berthing place of the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial.

Northampton County Important agricultural products of Northampton County include peanuts, soybeans, corn, cotton, broilers, and hogs.

Manufactured goods such as chemicals, foodstuffs, farm machinery, lumber and other wood products, and apparel are also produced in the county.

Union County President Andrew Jackson was born in the Waxhaws area on the border of North and South Carolina, and both states claim to be his authentic birthplace. Union County maintains the Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial to honor Jackson.

Vance County Named for Zebulon Baird Vance, governor of North Carolina and U.S. congressman and senator. It is situated along the Virginia border. Early inhabitants of the area included the Occaneechi Indians, followed by German, Scotch-Irish, and English settlers.

Wake County Wake County cities and towns, all within what is fast becoming a solid ring of urban and suburban development surrounding Raleigh, include Cary, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Zebulon, Wendell, and Knightdale.

Warren County Warren County, formed in 1779 from no-longer-extant Bute County and was an early center of the state's tobacco- and cotton-growing plantation economy and the birthplace of many of its early political leaders.

Washington County Cultural attractions include the Port O' Plymouth Roanoke River Museum and the Washington County Arts Council. The county hosts festivals and annual events such as Riverfest, Civil War Living History Weekend, Somerset Homecoming, Indian Heritage Week, and Plymouth Farm-City Festival.

The Black Belt What is North Carolina’s Black Belt?

All of North Carolina’s persistently poor counties are located in the eastern region of the state” (Sirota, 2012). “This area is part of the northern tip of the Black Belt, a crescent of economically distressed communities that stretches south to Louisiana. The challenges for these communities can be traced back to the economic oppression of slavery and the economic exclusion of segregation and discrimination. As a result, these communities have long struggled with a lack of connection to the opportunities that generate improved economic outcomes such as education, employment, infrastructure, and technology. More recently, these communities have been impacted by economic restructuring—the dramatic decline in the state’s manufacturing employment base and the rise of low-paying service- sector jobs—and the need to adapt to today’s highly competitive economy “(Sirota, 2012).

How are things there?

Robert Gibbs in his 2003 article, Reconsidering the Black Belt describes that the average poverty rate in the Black Belt to be 22 percent, compared to a national rate of 13 percent, and the salient feature is that one in three blacks here is poor.

Why so bad?

There are lots of hypotheses, but Joshua Inwood (2011) advances the notion that the legacy of Jim Crow Segregation and white supremacy formed a foundation for larger political, social, and economic inequality, a legacy that continues to haunt the landscapes of the American South. His article explored the broader legacies of inequality in the U.S. South and how those legacies of displacement and racial segregation continue to operate long after the last vestiges of segregation and slavery were supposedly torn down.

County info: Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006

Methodology Twenty North Carolina counties with African American populations that exceed12% of the county total population, as reported by the US Government Census were chosen for inclusion in this investigation and subsequent report. Two groups of counties were identified to include metropolitan and rural populations in North Carolina. The first group included selected Tier one counties in North Carolina.

Tier one counties as defined experience disproportionate adverse economic distress in unemployment, industry employment trends, household finance, and the housing market.

Unemployment rates in these counties are ≥ 12.0 %. These rural counties included Martin, Bertie, Hertford, Northampton, Edgecombe, Halifax, Warren, Vance, Washington, and Anson.

The second group included 10 metropolitan counties with significant African American populations. These counties were Mecklenburg, Wake, Durham, Cumberland, Guilford, Forsyth, Buncombe, Gaston, New Hanover, and Union.

The research teams were divided into two groups of five, who were then assigned a project manager and research focus area. Team One was charged with researching and reporting data on Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation rates and outcomes of public schools, community colleges, and public universities across North Carolina Team Two focus area was to identify demographic indicators of African Americans in NC counties such as voter registration, ACA Medicare, unemployment, income, and poverty. Each team was charged with providing an up-todate analysis on the status of African Americans in selected NC counties across the state. The primary goal of each team was to produce a comprehensive guidebook capturing data on the

ten metro counties with highest population of African Americans and ten rural counties with the highest percentage of African Americans, regardless of population.

The census data for each of the 100 counties in NC, in the excel spreadsheet, were sorted by highest population of African Americans, highest percentage of African Americans, and largest minority populations. Filters were utilized to sort the data.

Information gathered from the Department of Administration HUB report containing public university data, as well as data from the Department of Public Instruction, and North Carolina Community College systems HUB spending was synced to each corresponding county to provide a comprehensive statistical analysis on populations, HUB expenditures and utilization of minority businesses. Data was exported into an Excel spreadsheet. Depending on the complexity, data was aggregated, synthesized, and analyzed to identify extremes, trends, and patterns. Data contained information on all 100 of North Carolina's counties, however, only information pertaining to race was utilized for this report, other data fields were removed.

accessing the website www.census.gov. African American (black) citizens only were used to rank the top ten metropolitan and rural counties. The counties were ranked by number of residing African Americans. Each target area for the respective counties was researched using various sources.

Keyword search: Department of Administration; North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Publication Collection; Historically Underutilized HUB Participation; HUB Participation by State Universities in North Carolina; North Carolina School Board Reports used in this Study: United States Census Bureau, American Fact Finder. (2014).

Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for the United States, States, and Counties: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013 Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses HUB Participation Report, Purchasing (Goods and Services) and Construction Projects, 2012-2019.

The 2012-2019 HUB Purchasing and Construction reports and data from the Department of Public Instruction were used to extract data on HUB participation and construction spending for Public Schools, Community Colleges and State Universities. The data was imported into a spreadsheet sorted by the highest percentage of African American population in a county for both metro and rural counties. This data was sorted and analyzed.

Similarly, for target areas, the team sorted the top counties by

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Tobacco Barn in Robeson County

County Profiles

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Quick Facts LAND AREA: 531.45 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 24,446 Non Hispanic White: 44.2% Black/African American: 48.6% American Indian: 1.0% Asian: 1.5% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 1.5% Hispanic/Latino: 4.3% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Piedmont Region

Anson County Anson County is part of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin and is neighbored by Montgomery, Richmond, Stanly and Union counties.

43%

Anson County remained largely rural throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Leonidas L. Polk, North Carolina's first commissioner of agriculture and president of the National Farmers' Alliance, was born in the county and founded the town of Polkton in 1875. In other Piedmont counties, textile production became an increasingly important part of the local Voter Turnout in 2018 economy in the nineteenth century.

Anson County was the site of the 3,251 out of 7,689 Black nation's first soil conservation district, registered voters participated in Brown Creek, established in 1937 (Medley,1976). the 2018 election.

Gaddy Bridge at Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge, Anson County

In the middle and late twentieth century, growth in nearby Charlotte and surrounding areas led to some increased growth in Anson County. By the early twenty-first century it remained largely rural and small in overall population, but a growing number of residents were moving to the county for its quiet lifestyle within a relatively short distance of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg metropolitan area. Anson County's population was estimated to be 25,700 in 2004 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Anson County

52% of the population in Anson County was Non-White in 2013.

Population 13,120 (49%) are African American. The Latino population (3%) is a small but growing population in the county. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In 2013-2014…

3%

In 2013-2014 only…

$143,497 (4%) out of $3,453,748 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $128,696 of HUB participation dollars.

Community College A total of $5,848 (4%) out of $143,497 was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2013 2014. SPCC spent $143,497 out of $3,453,748 on HUB purchasing of goods and services; thus falling below the 10% goal. v

$16,752

of goods and services contracts from Anson County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Anson County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $94,670 in contracts out of $3,285,976 with Anson County Public Schools. ACPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $5,500 (6%) and WBEs earned $89,170 (94%) of total HUB spending.

$33,870 was the median household income in Anson County, and nearly three (27%) in 10 people live in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 6% (Cavenaugh, 2015). The Gini index of income inequality for Anson County is 0.4502, moderately low.

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Medicare In 2013, there were 4,520 citizens of Anson County who were Medicare recipients. There are 4,219 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 6,290 in Anson County, accounting for 23% of the populace.

County Wealth

Anson County’s main newspaper is the Anson Record and is a subsidiary of Civitas Media, which is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.

"Cotton Yard, Wadesboro, N.C." by UNC Libraries Commons via Flickr

Out of 9,686 households in Anson County, only 266 (3%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 76% of Anson County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 18,360 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Anson County

54% of the population in Anson County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015 only…

$194,485 (2%) out of $8,900,000 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) received $160,503 (82%) of HUB participation dollars.

Population

Community College

12,792 (47%) are African American. The Latino (3% and Asian (1%) population is a small but growing population in the county. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $36,097 (19%) was spent on goods and services from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2014 2015. SPCC spent $194,485 out of $8,890,327 (3%) on HUB purchasing of goods and services; thus falling below the 10% goal..

In 2014-2015…

2%

Medicare

$17,091

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Anson County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Anson County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $192,662 in contracts out of $7,876,542 with Anson County Public Schools. ACPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $11,881(6%) and WBEs earned $180,781 (94%) of total HUB spending.

$33,388 was the median household income in Anson County in 2014, and one in four people (25%) live in poverty.

Unemployment in March 2015 was 6% (Cavenaugh, 2015). The Gini index of income inequality for Anson County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Anson County’s main newspaper is the Anson Record and is a subsidiary of Civitas Media which is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.

Warren LeMay via Flickr

In 2014, there were 4,994 citizens of Anson County who were Medicare recipients.

78% of Anson County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 18,235 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015 Anson County experienced 11 homicide deaths per 100,000, 477 violent crimes per 100,000 and 27 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Anson County

55% of the population in Anson County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016 only…

$283,980 (3%) out of $8,210,000 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) received $125,386 (44%) of HUB participation dollars.

Population

Community College

12,746 (47%) are African American. The Latino (3%) and Asian (1%) population is a small but growing in the county. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $97,003 (34%) was spent on goods and services from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2015 2016. SPCC spent $283,980 out of $8,210,646 (3%) on HUB purchasing of goods and services; thus falling below the 10% goal..

In 2015-2016…

.4%

Health

$17,025

In 2015, there were 2,569 (13.7%) citizens of Anson County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 13%.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Anson County Schools were awarded to historically underutilized businesses.

was the per capita income in Anson County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $92,571 in contracts out of $23,159,383 with Anson County Public Schools. ACPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $7,185 (8%) and WBEs earned $85,386 (92%) of total HUB spending.

$33,228 was the median household income in Anson County in 2015, and one in four people (25%) live in poverty.

Unemployment in March 2015 was 6% (NC Dept of Commerce). The Gini index of income inequality for Anson County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Anson County’s main newspaper is the Anson Record and is a subsidiary of Civitas Media which is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.

"First Baptist Church - Wadesboro" by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

79% of Anson County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 18,172 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2015 Anson County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 477 violent crimes per 100,000 and 28 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Anson County

56% of the population in Anson County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017 only…

$165,361 (3%) out of $6,568,930 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) received $93,850 (57%) of HUB participation dollars.

Population

Community College

12,612 (49%) are African American. The Latino (3.6%) and Asian (1%) population are small but growing populations in the county. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $5,633 (3%) was spent on goods and services from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2016 2017. SPCC spent $165,361 out of $6,568,930 (3%) on HUB purchasing of goods and services; thus falling below the 10% goal..

In 2016-2017…

.17%

Health

$17,548

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Anson County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Anson County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $21,807 in contracts out of $12,721,983 with Anson County Public Schools. ACPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $7,028 (32%) and WBEs earned $14,779 (68%) of total HUB spending.

$34,646 was the median household income in Anson County in 2016, and one in four people (25%) live in poverty.

Unemployment in March 2016 was 5.7% (NC Dept of Commerce, 2020). The Gini index of income inequality for Anson County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Anson County’s main newspaper is the Anson Record and is a subsidiary of Civitas Media which is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.

"Rex's Boom Boom Room" by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

In 2016, there were 2,569 (13.2%) citizens of Anson County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 13%.

80% of Anson County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 18,180 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016 Anson County experienced 11 homicide deaths per 100,000, 477 violent crimes per 100,000 and 27 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Anson County

56% of the population in Anson County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018 only…

$135,765 (3%) out of $5,312,408 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) received $122,872 (91%) of HUB participation dollars.

Population

Community College

12,333 (49%) are African American. The Latino (4%) and Asian (1%) populations are a small but growing population in the county. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,492 (1%) was spent on goods and services from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2017 2018. SPCC spent $135,765 out of $5,312,408 (3%) on HUB purchasing of goods and services; thus falling below the 10% goal..

In 2017-2018…

.35%

Health

$19,105

In 2017, there were 2,374 (13.1%) citizens of Anson County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 13%.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Anson County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Anson County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $31,500 in contracts out of $8,929,601 with Anson County Public Schools. ACPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $7,215 (23%) and WBEs earned $24,285 (77%) of total HUB spending.

$38,123 was the median household income in Anson County in 2017, and almost one in four people (22%) live in poverty. Unemployment in March 2017 was 5% (NC Dept of Commerce, 2020).

The Gini index of income inequality for Anson County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Anson County’s main newspaper was sold to Champion Media in 2017, which is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina.

"Wadesboro, N.C., is Spending $30,000 on Street Improvements" by UNC Libraries Commons

80% of Anson County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 9% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 18,081 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017 Anson County experienced 11 homicide deaths per 100,000, 514 violent crimes per 100,000 and 24 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Anson County

55% of the population in Anson County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019 only…

$362,691 (4%) out of $8,763,283 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) received $105,457 (29%) of HUB participation dollars.

Population

Community College

12,333 (49%) are African American. The Latino (4%) and Asian (1%) populations are a small but growing population in the county. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $41,214 (11%) was spent on goods and services from Black businesses. SPCC spent $135,765 out of $5,312,408 (3%) on HUB purchasing of goods and services; thus falling below the 10% goal.South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) reported $0 of construction spending with MBEs 2018 2019 out of $417,000..

In 2018-2019…

Health

.04%

$20,124

of goods and services contracts from Anson County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Anson County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $10,649 in contracts out of $24,276,404 with Anson County Public Schools. ACPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $7,213 (68%) and WBEs earned $3,436 (32%) of total HUB spending.

$39,126 was the median household income in Anson County in 2018, and(21%) live in poverty. Unemployment in March 2018 was 4.4% (NC Dept of Commerce, 2020). The Gini index of income inequality for Anson County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Educational Attainment

Anson County’s main newspaper was sold to Champion Media in 2017, which is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina.

"Belk's" by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

In 2018, there were 2,374 (4%) citizens of Anson County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 13%.

80% of Anson County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 18,081 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018 Anson County experienced 12 homicide deaths per 100,000, 514 violent crimes per 100,000 and 22 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

The Guide

“Abandoned in Bertie County” by Wendy via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 699.27 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 20,344 White: 34.7% Black/African American: 61.2% American Indian: 0.7% Asian: 0.8% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 1.2% Hispanic/Latino: 2.2% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

46%

Coastal Plain Region

Bertie County Bertie County is part of the Roanoke and Chowan River Basins and is neighbored by Chowan, Halifax, Hertford, Martin, Northampton and Washington counties.

Because of its location and the large amount of water within and surrounding it, Bertie County's soil is rich and ideal for agriculture. The county's major agricultural crops include tobacco, corn, peanuts, cotton, wheat, hay, and soybeans.

Livestock produced include beef cattle, swine, and poultry. The county also produces sand, gravel, and clay.

Voter Turnout in 2018 Seafood is an important product, and among the county's manufactures are 3,960 out of 8,646 Black clothing, lumber, farm equipment, and registered voters participated in woodstoves (Watson, 1982).

the 2018 election.

Abandoned house in Bertie County

Bertie County's historic sites include the Hope Plantation (the home of early nineteenth-century North Carolina governor and U.S. senator David Stone). Eden House, alongside the Chowan River, was a colonial estate and home to government; it is now a site of archaeological work. Popular events such as the Fun Day in the Park at Windsor, the Sea and Tee Festival, and Chicken on the Cashie attract many natives of the county as well as tourists. The population of Bertie County was estimated to be 19,700 in 2004. (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Bertie County

65% of the population in Bertie County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$328,422 (23%) out of $1,429,230 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $312,340 (95%) of HUB dollars in purchasing goods and services.

Population

Community College

13,317 (62%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $7,630 (2%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Martin Community College (MCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2013 - 2014.

In 2013-2014…

1%

v

$17,096

of goods and services contracts from Bertie County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Bertie County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $55,528 in contracts out of $4,813,345 with Bertie County Public Schools. BCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $55,527 (99%) and WBEs earned $0 (0%) of total HUB spending.

$30,768 was the median household income in Bertie County, and nearly 3 (27%) in 10 people lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015). The Gini index of income inequality for Bertie County is 0.4502, moderately low.

There are 4,607 citizens of Bertie County who are Medicare recipients. There are 4,627 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 5,686 in Bertie County, accounting for 27% of the populace.

County Wealth

Bertie County’s main newspaper is the Bertie Daily Advance which is a branch of the Elizabeth City Daily Advance and is a subsidiary of Cooke Communications, LLC which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

"Multiple Reflections" by Wendy via Flickr

Medicare

Out of 7,629 households in Bertie County, only 225 (3%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 73% of Bertie County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,649 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Bertie County

65% of the population in Bertie County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$560,171 (21%) out of $2,712,829 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $537,735 (96%) of HUB dollars in purchasing goods and services.

Population

Community College

12,833 (62%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,240 (.2%) was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Martin Community College (MCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2014 - 2015.

In 2014-2015…

.9%

v

$16,557

There are 4,858 citizens of Bertie County who are Medicare recipients.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Bertie County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Bertie County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $72,426 in contracts out of $8,206,269 with Bertie County Public Schools. BCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $72,426 (100%) and WBEs earned $0 (0%) of total HUB spending.

$29,388 was the median household income in Bertie County, and nearly 3 (28%) in 10 people lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015). The Gini index of income inequality for Bertie County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Bertie County’s main newspaper is the Bertie Daily Advance, which is a branch of the Elizabeth City Daily Advance and is a subsidiary of Cooke Communications, LLC which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

"Eastern Tailed Blue" by John Flanner via Flickr

Medicare

75% of Bertie County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,280 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015 Bertie County experienced 0.0 homicide deaths per 100,000, 144 violent crimes per 100,000, and 28 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Bertie County

65% of the population in Bertie County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$340,355 (7%) out of $5,249,841 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $274,529 (81%) of HUB dollars in purchasing goods and services.

Population

Community College

12,701 (62%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $503 (.1%) was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Martin Community College (MCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2015 - 2016.

In 2015-2016…

.3%

v

$16,629

of goods and services contracts from Bertie County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Bertie County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $15,188 in contracts out of $5,529,146 with Bertie County Public Schools. BCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $15,188 (100%) and WBEs earned $0 (0%) of total HUB spending.

$30,027 was the median household income in Bertie County, and 1 (25%) in 4 people lived in poverty in 2015.

Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2020). The Gini index of income inequality for Bertie County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Bertie County’s main newspaper is the Bertie Daily Advance, which is a branch of the Elizabeth City Daily Advance and is a subsidiary of Cooke Communications, LLC which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

"There she sits - Sans Souci" by Wendy via Flickr

Health In 2015, there were 1,843 (13.2%) citizens of Bertie County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 13%.

Educational Attainment 75% of Bertie County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,741 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2015 Bertie County experienced 0.0 homicide deaths per 100,000, 144 violent crimes per 100,000, and 35 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Bertie County

65% of the population in Bertie County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$236,554 (9%) out of $2,564,132 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $224,192 (95%) of HUB dollars in purchasing goods and services.

Population

Community College

12,579 (62%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Martin Community College (MCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2016 - 2017.

In 2016-2017…

13%

v

$17,244

of goods and services contracts from Bertie County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Bertie County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $695,774 in contracts out of $5,316,397 with Bertie County Public Schools. BCPS met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $695,774 (100%) and WBEs earned $0 (0%) of total HUB

$31,129 was the median household income in Bertie County, and nearly 1 (24%) in 4 people lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 6.7% (NC Commerce, 2020). The Gini index of income inequality for Bertie County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Bertie County’s main newspaper is the Bertie Daily Advance, which is a branch of the Elizabeth City Daily Advance and is a subsidiary of Cooke Communications, LLC which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

"Main Street, looking North, Windsor, N.C." by UNC Libraries Commons via Flickr

Health In 2016, there were 1,797 (12.8%) citizens of Bertie County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 75% of Bertie County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,946 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016 Bertie County experienced 0.0 homicide deaths per 100,000, 144 violent crimes per 100,000, and 28 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Bertie County

65% of the population in Bertie County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$300,465 (11%) out of $2,673,251 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $280,088 (93%) of HUB dollars in purchasing goods and services.

Population

Community College

12,701 (62%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Martin Community College (MCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2017 - 2018.

In 2017-2018…

100%

v

$18,319

of goods and services contracts from Bertie County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Bertie County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $4,524,392 in contracts out of $4,524,392 with Bertie County Public Schools. BCPS met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $4,523,679 (99.9%) and WBEs earned $713 (.1%) of

$31,287 was the median household income in Bertie County, and nearly 3 (27%) in 10 people lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 5.8% (NC Commerce, 2020). The Gini index of income inequality for Bertie County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Bertie County’s main newspaper is the Bertie Daily Advance, which is a branch of the Elizabeth City Daily Advance and is a subsidiary of Cooke Communications, LLC which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

"Ferry Landing" by Wendy via Flickr

Health In 2017, there were 1,823 (13.2%) citizens of Bertie County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 13%.

Educational Attainment 76% of Bertie County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,657 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017 Bertie County experienced 0.0 homicide deaths per 100,000, 154 violent crimes per 100,000, and 26 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Bertie County

66% of the population in Bertie County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$138,912 (4%) out of $3,266,499 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $119,524 (86%) of HUB dollars in purchasing goods and services.

Population

Community College

11,899 (61%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Martin Community College (MCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2018 - 2019.

In 2018-2019…

55%

v

$20,430

of goods and services contracts from Bertie County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Bertie County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,561,560 in contracts out of $4,641,339 with Bertie County Public Schools. BCPS met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $2,560,984 (99.9%) and WBEs earned $576 (.01%) of total HUB spending.

$33,143 was the median household income in Bertie County, (23%) lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 5.3% (NC Commerce, 2020).

The Gini index of income inequality for Bertie County is 0.4502, moderately low.

Bertie County’s main newspaper is The Daily Advance, which is a branch of the Elizabeth City Daily Advance and is a subsidiary of Cooke Communications, LLC which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

"Ocracoke Oil" by Jason OX4 via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 1,680 (12.6%) citizens of Bertie County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 79% of Bertie County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,535 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018 Bertie County experienced 9 homicide deaths per 100,000, 154 violent crimes per 100,000, and 25 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

The Guide

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Quick Facts LAND AREA: 656.67 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 261,191 White: 83.5% Black/African American: 6.3% American Indian: 0.5% Asian: 1.4% Pacific Islander: 0.2% Two or more races: 2.2% Hispanic/Latino: 6.7% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

47% Voter Turnout in 2018 5,187 out of 11,084 eligible ballots were cast in the 2018 election.

Mountain Region

Buncombe County Buncombe County is part of the French Broad and is neighbored by Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Rutherford and Yancey counties.

Asheville, the county seat, was North Carolina's tenth-largest city in 2005 and the Mountain region's cultural, economic, and educational center.

Asheville was incorporated in 1797 and named for Samuel Ashe, then governor of North Carolina. The city's many historic and cultural institutions include the Biltmore House and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. The University of North Carolina at Asheville adds to the cultural life of Buncombe County (Swaim,1981; Sondley, 1930).

Tourism is one of Buncombe County's principal industries. The county's agricultural products include milk and

Haw Creek Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, North Carolina

dairy products, burley tobacco, swine, honey, and many berries, fruits, and nuts. Minerals mined in Buncombe County include garnet, corundum, kyanite, and moonstone, and manufactures produced there include hosiery, glass products, textiles and apparel, baby foods, and electronics.

Buncombe County is home to the Southern Highland Craft Guild's Folk Art Center and the Swannanoa Music Festival. In 2004 the population of Buncombe County stood at just over 215,000 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Buncombe County

10% of the population in Buncombe County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$1,088,327 (7%) out of $16,258,279 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at ABTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $732,530 (67%) of HUB purchasing dollars.

Population

Community College

16,114 (7%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $4,062 (.4%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2013 - 2014.

In 2013-2014…

10%

v

$26,159

of goods and services contracts from Buncombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Buncombe County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,339,926 in contracts out of $23,447,574 with Buncombe County Public Schools. BCPS met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $1,668,536 (71%) and WBEs earned $668,066 (29%) of total HUB spending.

$44,713 was the median household income in Buncombe County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 4% (NC Department of Commerce, 2015).

There are 52,421 citizens of Buncombe County who are Medicare recipients, 2,873 of them are African American. There are 5,226 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 38,531 in Buncombe County, accounting for 36% of the populace.

County Wealth

Buncombe County’s main newspaper is the Citizen-Times and owned by Gannet Company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

"Girl Drinking Water" by Michael A. Richardson via Flickr

Medicare

Out of 100,838 households in Buncombe County, 5,597 (6%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 89% of Buncombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 34% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 12% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 172,190 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Buncombe County

10% of the population in Buncombe County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$1,060,204 (7%) out of $14,865,715 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at ABTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $949,056 (90%) of HUB purchasing dollars.

Population

Community College

16,114 (7%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $4,088 (.4%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2014 - 2015.

In 2014-2015…

12%

v

$26,930

of goods and services contracts from Buncombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Buncombe County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,601,515 in contracts out of $22,394,653 with Buncombe County Public Schools. BCPS met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $1,786,221 (69%) and WBEs earned $815,294 (31%) of total HUB spending.

$47,296 was the median household income in Buncombe County, and 14% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 4% (NC Department of Commerce, 2015).

Buncombe County’s main newspaper is the Citizen-Times and owned by Gannet Company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

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Medicare There are 52,421 citizens of Buncombe County who are Medicare recipients, 2,873 of them are African American (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2014).

Educational Attainment 90% of Buncombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 35% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 175,020 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015 Buncombe County experienced 4 homicide deaths per 100,000, 251 violent crimes per 100,000 and 12 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Buncombe County

16% of the population in Buncombe County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$1,107,509 (8%) out of $14,347,015 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at ABTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $964,524 (87%) of HUB purchasing dollars.

Population

Community College

15,445 (6%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $2,272 (.2%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2015 - 2016.

In 2015-2016…

28%

v

$27,066

of goods and services contracts from Buncombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Buncombe County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $5,074,386 in contracts out of $18,368,249 with Buncombe County Public Schools. BCPS met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $3,925,478 (77%) and WBEs earned $1,148,908 (22%) of total HUB spending.

$45,167 was the median household income in Buncombe County, and 14% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in October 2017 was 3.1% (NC Department of Commerce, 2017).

Buncombe County’s main newspaper is the Citizen-Times and owned by Gannet Company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Medicare There are 52,421 citizens of Buncombe County who are Medicare recipients, 2,873 of them are African American (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2014).

Educational Attainment 90% of Buncombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 35% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 175,020 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015 Buncombe County experienced 4 homicide deaths per 100,000, 251 violent crimes per 100,000 and 12 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Buncombe County

16% of the population in Buncombe County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$858,784 (8%) out of $11,283,647 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at ABTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $668,069 (78%) of HUB purchasing dollars.

Population

Community College

15,307 (6%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,701 (.1%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2016 - 2017.

In 2016-2017…

24%

v

$28,087

of goods and services contracts from Buncombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Buncombe County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $4,520,447 in contracts out of $19,102,255 with Buncombe County Public Schools. BCPS met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $4,087,213 (90%) and WBEs earned $406,653 (9%) of total HUB spending.

$46,902 was the median household income in Buncombe County, and 14% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 3.9% (NC Department of Commerce, 2020).

Buncombe County’s main newspaper is the Citizen-Times and owned by Gannet Company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

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Health In 2016, there were 22,904 (11.3%) citizens of Buncombe County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 90% of Buncombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 37% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 14% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 181,217 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016 Buncombe County experienced 4 homicide deaths per 100,000, 251 violent crimes per 100,000 and 12 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Buncombe County

16% of the population in Buncombe County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$1,031,615 (9%) out of $11,952,736 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at ABTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $837,107 (91%) of HUB purchasing dollars.

Population

Community College

15,145 (6%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $2,149 (.2%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2017 - 2018.

In 2017-2018…

22%

v

$29,590

of goods and services contracts from Buncombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Buncombe County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $7,965,982 in contracts out of $35,758,097 with Buncombe County Public Schools. BCPS met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $3,957,230 (50%) and WBEs earned $747,168 (9%) of total HUB spending.

$48,464 was the median household income in Buncombe County, and 12% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 3.5% (NC Department of Commerce, 2020).

Buncombe County’s main newspaper is the Citizen-Times and owned by Gannet Company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

"Asheville, NC" by Kolin Toney via Flickr

Health In 2017, there were 27,360 (13.5%) citizens of Buncombe County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 91% of Buncombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 39% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 15% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 183,555 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017 Buncombe County experienced 4 homicide deaths per 100,000, 243 violent crimes per 100,000 and 13 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

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Buncombe County

16% of the population in Buncombe County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$1,112,943 (8%) out of $13,548,392 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at ABTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $781,627 (70%) of HUB purchasing dollars.

Population

Community College

15,745 (6%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $546 (.2%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2018 - 2019.

In 2018-2019…

36%

v

$31,439

of goods and services contracts from Buncombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Buncombe County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $9,123,121 in contracts out of $25,030,522 with Buncombe County Public Schools. BCPS met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $7,221,635 (79%) and WBEs earned $1,397,696 (15%) of total HUB spending.

$50,668 was the median household income in Buncombe County, and 12% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 3.1% (NC Department of Commerce, 2020).

Buncombe County’s main newspaper is the Citizen-Times and owned by Gannet Company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

"Asheville, NC" by Kate via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 25,257 (12.5%) citizens of Buncombe County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 91% of Buncombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 40% have Bachelor’s degrees or more and 15% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 186,112 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018 Buncombe County experienced 4 homicide deaths per 100,000, 243 violent crimes per 100,000 and 13 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

UNC Asheville

2013 - 2014

"UNC Asheville Crab Apple Trees" by Blue Bullfrog via Flickr

19%

$8,167,928 $1,581,343 was the total UNCA allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCA with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCA was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013-2014. Black business owners received $50,003 (3%) and WBEs received $1,473,477 (93%) of the total HUB dollars.

HUB Participation The University of North Carolina at Asheville exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Asheville Purchasing Office 828-251-6100 jknisley@unca.edu

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UNC Asheville

2014 - 2015

"UNC Asheville Library Greenhouse" by Blue Bullfrog via Flickr

19%

$10,612,507

$2,052,232

was the total UNCA allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCA with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCA was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014-2015 for goods and services. Black business owners received $122,987 (6%) and WBEs received $1,821,710 (89%) of the total HUB dollars.

HUB Participation The University of North Carolina at Asheville exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Asheville Purchasing Office 828-251-6100 jknisley@unca.edu

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UNC Asheville

2015 - 2016

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10% of total purchases from UNCA was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015 - 2016 for goods and services. Black business owners received $1,682 (.14%) and WBEs received $1,105,108 (97%) of the total HUB dollars.

HUB Participation The University of North Carolina at Asheville exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Asheville Purchasing Office 828-251-6100 jknisley@unca.edu

$11,139,859

$1,131,780

was the total UNCA allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCA with minority owned businesses.

UNC Asheville

2016 - 2017

"The Botanical Gardens at Asheville (Asheville, North Carolina" by Ken Lane via Flickr

10%

$9,521,353

$985,535

was the total UNCA allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCA with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCA was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016 - 2017 for goods and services. Black business owners received $0 and WBEs received $947,432 (96%) of the total HUB dollars.

HUB Participation The University of North Carolina at Asheville exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Asheville Purchasing Office 828-251-6100 jknisley@unca.edu

"Dead Tree at Licklog Ridge Overlook (Blue Ridge Parkway) "EXPLORED"" by Ken Lane via Flickr

UNC Asheville

2017 - 2018

"UNC Asheville" by Chuck Allen via Flickr

10%

$14,359,357

$1,478,687

was the total UNCA allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCA with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCA was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017 - 2018 for goods and services. Black business owners received $14,760 (1%) and WBEs received $1,407,844 (95%) of the total HUB dollars.

HUB Participation The University of North Carolina at Asheville exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Asheville Purchasing Office 828-251-6100 jknisley@unca.edu

"UNC Asheville Bulldogs, Asheville, NC" by Chuck Allen

UNC Asheville

2018 - 2019

"Lunch" by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region via Flickr

6%

$21,209,181

$1,230,538

was the total UNCA allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCA with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCA was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018 - 2019 for goods and services. Black business owners received $2,804 (.1%) and WBEs received $1,202,386 (98%) of the total HUB dollars.

HUB Participation The University of North Carolina at Asheville did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Asheville Purchasing Office 828-251-6100 jknisley@unca.edu

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The Guide

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Quick Facts LAND AREA: 652.32 square miles 2013 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 335,509 White: 42.6% Black/African American: 39.0% American Indian: 1.8% Asian: 2.8% Pacific Islander: 0.4% Two or more races: 4.8% Hispanic/Latino: 11.9% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Coastal Plain Region

Cumberland County Cumberland County is part of the Cape Fear River Basin and is neighbored by Bladen, Harnett, Hoke, Moore, Robeson and Sampson counties.

The area that became Cumberland County was first settled by Highland Scots in the late 1720s. It remained largely undeveloped, however, through the early twentieth century, when construction began on a U.S. military training camp in the northwest corner of the county. Upon its completion in early 1919, Camp (later Fort) Bragg, named after native North Carolinian, Braxton Bragg, quickly established close ties with the nearby Fayetteville Voter Turnout in 2018 community. As the base swelled to become one of the largest military 41,089 out of 90,108 Black installations in the country, registered voters participated in Fayetteville experienced significant the 2018 election. growth and commercialization to

46% Abandoned home in Hope Mills, North Carolina

accommodate the military personnel and their families; in the process, Cumberland County rose to become the fifth-most-populous county in North Carolina, with a population estimated at nearly 311,000 in 2004 (Parker, 1990).

County agricultural products include tobacco, corn, soybeans, cotton, peanuts, beef cattle, and chickens.

Cumberland County facilities manufacture textiles, brick and concrete products, metal products, plastics, power tools, and other items (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Cumberland County

46% of the population in Cumberland County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$2,337,539 (13%) out of $17,871,699 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,970,021 (84%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

119,637 (37%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $59,180 (.3%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2013 2014.

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In 2013-2014…

8%

v

$23,067

of goods and services contracts from Cumberland County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Cumberland County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,844,636 in contracts out of $33,527,049 with Cumberland County Public Schools. CCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $80,619 (3%) and WBEs earned $2,485,026 (87%) of total HUB spending.

$45,231 was the median household income in Cumberland County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Cumberland County’s main newspaper is the Fayetteville Observer and is owned and operated by GateHouse Media LLC, which is headquartered in Fairport, New York..

Medicare There are 36,663 citizens of Cumberland County who are Medicare recipients, and 12,883 are African American. There are 33,590 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 58,278 in Cumberland County, accounting for 18% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 121,226 households in Cumberland County, only 5,694 (5%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment In 2013, 89% of Cumberland County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 23% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 8% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 195,439 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Cumberland County

54% of the population in Cumberland County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$2,469,796 (9%) out of $26,164,496 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,151,078 (87%) of total HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

115,110 (35%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $31,322 (1%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. FTCC reported $582,246 in construction spending with MBEs 2014 - 2015. WBEs received $504,844 (87% ) and Black owned businesses received $280 (0%).

In 2014-2015…

6%

v

$23,204

of goods and services contracts from Cumberland County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Cumberland County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,196,945 in contracts out of $38,118,141 with Cumberland County Public Schools. CCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $156,700 (7%) and WBEs earned $1,465,272 (67%) of total HUB spending.

$42,248 was the median household income in Cumberland County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Cumberland County’s main newspaper is the Fayetteville Observer and is owned and operated by GateHouse Media LLC, which is headquartered in Fairport, New York.

"Lake Rim Sunset" by revbleech via Flickr

Medicare There are 47,147 citizens of Cumberland County who are Medicare recipients, and 16,926 are African American.

Educational Attainment In 2014, 89% of Cumberland County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 23% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 8% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 197,740 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Cumberland County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 538 violent crimes per 100,000, and 17 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Cumberland County

54% of the population in Cumberland County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$2,372,156 (12%) out of $19,175,172 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,044,630 (86%) of total HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

114,578 (35%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $48,914 (2%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. FTCC did not report spending on construction in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

2%

v

$22,931

of goods and services contracts from Cumberland County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Cumberland County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $598,899 in contracts out of $26,300,182 with Cumberland County Public Schools. CCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $24,972 (4%) and WBEs earned $465,677 (78%) of total HUB spending.

$44,171 was the median household income in Cumberland County, and 19% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in October 2015 was 7.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Cumberland County’s main newspaper is the Fayetteville Observer and is owned and operated by GateHouse Media LLC, which is headquartered in Fairport, New York.

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Medicare There are 47,147 citizens of Cumberland County who are Medicare recipients, and 16,926 are African American.

Educational Attainment In 2015, 90% of Cumberland County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 23% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 8% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 199,222 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Cumberland County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 538 violent crimes per 100,000, and 17 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Cumberland County

55% of the population in Cumberland County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$2,541,661 (12%) out of $20,744,156 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,227,526 (87%) of total HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

116,320 (36%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $9,616 (.3%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. FTCC reported spending $570,387 on construction in 2016. 33% or $185,591 was spent with HUBs. $0 was spent with Black business and $135,612 (73%) of HUB dollars was spent with American Indian businesses.

In 2016-2017…

3%

v

$23,148

of goods and services contracts from Cumberland County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Cumberland County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,319,112 in contracts out of $39,923,692 with Cumberland County Public Schools. CCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $33,315 (3%) and WBEs earned $1,250,435 (95%) of total HUB spending.

$44,810 was the median household income in Cumberland County, and 19% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in October 2016 was 6.3% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Cumberland County’s main newspaper is the Fayetteville Observer and is owned and operated by GateHouse Media LLC, which is headquartered in Fairport, New York.

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Health In 2016, there were 30,261 (10.8%) citizens of Cumberland County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment In 2016, 90% of Cumberland County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 24% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 8% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 201,229 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Cumberland County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 538 violent crimes per 100,000, and 17 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Cumberland County

55% of the population in Cumberland County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$2,680,313 (12%) out of $22,702,658 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,502,451 (77%) of total HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

117,984 (36%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $5,636 (0.2%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. FTCC did not report spending on construction in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

5%

v

$23,267

of goods and services contracts from Cumberland County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Cumberland County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,097,452 in contracts out of $45,735,782 with Cumberland County Public Schools. CCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $58,841 (3%) and WBEs earned $1,829,443 (87%) of total HUB spending.

$44,737 was the median household income in Cumberland County, and 19% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 5.7% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Cumberland County’s main newspaper is the Fayetteville Observer and is owned and operated by GateHouse Media LLC, which is headquartered in Fairport, New York. In 2019, GateHouse Media became Gannett.

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Health In 2017, there were 29,738 (10.8%) citizens of Cumberland County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment In 2017, 91% of Cumberland County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 24% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 8% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 203,986 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Cumberland County experienced 11 homicide deaths per 100,000, 541 violent crimes per 100,000, and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Cumberland County

55% of the population in Cumberland County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$3,392,932 (14%) out of $23,520,084 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $3,172,600 (94%) of total HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

119,158 (36%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $575 (0.02%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. FTCC reported spending $124,998 (26%) with HUB firms on construction in 2018 out of $485,291 total. All 124,998 (100%) of HUB dollars were spent with WBEs.

In 2018-2019…

5%

v

$24,301

of goods and services contracts from Cumberland County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Cumberland County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $3,736,675 in contracts out of $70,625,012 with Cumberland County Public Schools. CCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $48,530 (1%) and WBEs earned $3,423,861 (92%) of total HUB spending.

$45,716 was the median household income in Cumberland County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 5.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Cumberland County’s main newspaper is the Fayetteville Observer and is owned and operated by GateHouse Media LLC, which is headquartered in Fairport, New York. In 2019, GateHouse Media became Gannett.

"Red" by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 29,575 (10.7%) citizens of Cumberland County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment In 2018, 91% of Cumberland County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 25% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 9% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 204,821 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Cumberland County experienced 11 homicide deaths per 100,000, 541 violent crimes per 100,000, and 15 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Fayetteville State University 2013 - 2014

8%

$9,652,877

$784,493

was the total FSU allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at FSU with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from Fayetteville State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013-2014. WBEs earned $405,188 (52%) and Black owned businesses $262,799 (34%) of total HUB spending.

HUB Participation Fayetteville State University did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Fayetteville State University Purchasing Office Director: Willie Mae McIntyre 910-672-1086 wmcintyre@uncfsu.edu Steven Depolo, 2008 via freeforcommercialuse.org

Fayetteville State University 2014 - 2015

“Fayetteville State University Tour” by Fayetteville Area CVB via Flickr

6%

$12,940,735

$747,019

was the total FSU allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at FSU with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from Fayetteville State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014-2015.

WBEs earned $252,988 (34%) and Black owned businesses $289,704 (39%) of total HUB spending.

HUB Participation Fayetteville State University did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Fayetteville State University Purchasing Office Director: Willie Mae McIntyre 910-672-1086 wmcintyre@uncfsu.edu

“Fayetteville State University Marching Bronco Band” by Kevin Coles via Flickr

Fayetteville State University 2015 - 2016

5% of total purchases from Fayetteville State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015-2016.

WBEs earned $319,107 (49%) and Black owned businesses $220,059 (34%) of total HUB spending.

HUB Participation Fayetteville State University did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Fayetteville State University Purchasing Office Director: Willie Mae McIntyre 910-672-1086 wmcintyre@uncfsu.edu

$12,011,298

$647,992

was the total FSU allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at FSU with minority owned businesses.

Fayetteville State University 2016 - 2017

35% of total purchases from Fayetteville State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016-2017.

WBEs earned $129,806 (72%) and Black owned businesses $0 of total HUB spending.

HUB Participation Fayetteville State University met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Fayetteville State University Purchasing Office Director: Willie Mae McIntyre 910-672-1086 wmcintyre@uncfsu.edu

$508,210

$179,111

was the total FSU allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at FSU with minority owned businesses.

Fayetteville State University 2017 - 2018

12% of total purchases from Fayetteville State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017-2018.

WBEs earned $290,103 (41%) and Black owned businesses $290,016 (41%) of total HUB spending.

HUB Participation Fayetteville State University met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Fayetteville State University Purchasing Office Director: Willie Mae McIntyre 910-672-1086 wmcintyre@uncfsu.edu

$5,915,365

$707,914

was the total FSU allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at FSU with minority owned businesses.

Fayetteville State University 2018 - 2019

FSU Homecoming 2019

41%

$1,960,760

$804,303

was the total FSU allocated for goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at FSU with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from Fayetteville State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018-2019.

WBEs earned $424,868 (53%) and Black owned businesses $327,477 (41%) of total HUB spending.

HUB Participation Fayetteville State University met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Fayetteville State University Purchasing Office Director: Willie Mae McIntyre 910-672-1086 wmcintyre@uncfsu.edu FSU Homecoming Parade 2014 via Flickr

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“Ole Mill West Point on the Eno” by bobistraveling via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 285.98 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 321,488 White: 53.7% Black/African American: 37.2% American Indian: 0.9% Asian: 5.5% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 2.5% Hispanic/Latino: 13.7% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Piedmont Region

Durham County Durham County is part of the Cape Fear and Neuse River Basins and is neighbored by Chatham, Granville, Orange, Person and Wake counties.

Several landmarks and historic sites are situated in Durham County, including Bennett Place, the scene of Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston's surrender to Union general William T. Sherman at the close of the Civil War; the Duke Homestead; Historic Stagville Plantation (1857); downtown Durham's Carolina Theatre; and West Point on the Eno, a popular 388-acre park. Duke University, Voter Turnout in 2018 established in Randolph County as Trinity College, moved to Durham in 43,264 out of 83,200 Black 1892; it is one of the nation's premier registered voters participated in institutions of higher learning and a

52% the 2018 election.

Ole Mill West Point on the Eno

cultural and economic force within Durham County (Anderson, 1990) The Research Triangle Park, home to many high-tech businesses and institutions, is located in southern Durham County and northern Wake County. The county produces manufactured products, which include telecommunications equipment, electronic integrated circuits, fiber optics, drapes, bedspreads, and surgical instruments. Durham County's population was estimated to be just under 239,000 in 2004. (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Durham County

47% of the population in Durham County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

Durham Technical Community College did not report what was spent on purchasing on goods and services in 2013-2014. v

Population

Community College

103,694 (39%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

Durham Technical Community College (DTCC) did not report any construction spending with Black businesses 2013 2014.

“Butterfly Garden Flower” by bobistraveling via Flickr

In 2013-2014…

10%

$29,347

of goods and services contracts from Durham County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Durham County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $13,569,090 in contracts out of $133,981,496 with Durham County Public Schools. DCPS met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $10,436,112 (77%) and WBEs earned $2,507,409 (19%) of total HUB spending.

$51,583 was the median household income in Durham County, and 19% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Durham County’s main newspaper is The Herald-Sun and is owned and operated by the Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

Medicare There are 27,690 citizens of Durham County who are Medicare recipients, and 10,434 are African American. There are 25,264 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 41,719 in Durham County, accounting for 16% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 111,276 households in Durham County, 10,207 (9%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 87% of Durham County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 45% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 21% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 183,385 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Durham County

58% of the population in Durham County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$904,717 (9%) out of $8,871,094 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at DTCC. Women business owners (WBEs) received $415,074 (46%) of total HUB dollars. v

Population

Community College

110,824 (38%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In total $355,431 (37%) was spent for the purchase of goods and services with Black businesses. Durham Technical Community College (DTCC) received $90,284, however did not report any construction spending with any minority business in 2014-2015.

In 2014-2015…

5%

Medicare

$29,801

of goods and services contracts from Durham County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Durham County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,693,610 in contracts out of $50,596,494 with Durham County Public Schools. DCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $1,271,119 (47%) and women owned businesses earned $1,168,356 (43%) of total HUB spending.

$50,745 was the median household income in Durham County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Durham County’s main newspaper is The Herald-Sun and is owned and operated by the Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

“Crack" by Kay Ryabitsev via Flickr

There are 37,159 citizens of Durham County who are Medicare recipients, and 13,656 are African American.

Educational Attainment 87% of Durham County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 46% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 21% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 188,402 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Durham County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 648 violent crimes per 100,000 and 9 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Durham County

58% of the population in Durham County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$675,048 (5%) out of $12,922,666 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at DTCC. Women business owners (WBEs) received $399,790 (59%) of total HUB dollars. v

Population

Community College

107,085 (37%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In total $185,262 (24%) was spent for the purchase of goods and services with Black businesses. Durham Technical Community College (DTCC) did not report any construction spending in 2015-2016.

In 2015-2016…

3%

Health

$30,268

of goods and services contracts from Durham County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Durham County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,280,947 in contracts out of $47,640,944 with Durham County Public Schools. DCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $603,371 (47%) and women owned businesses earned $632,834 (49%) of total HUB spending.

$52,503 was the median household income in Durham County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in March 2015 was 4.8% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Durham County’s main newspaper is The Herald-Sun and is owned and operated by the Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

“Water Tower, American Tobacco Campus, Durham, NC" by Warren LeMay via Flickr

In 2015, there were 35,020 (13.7%) citizens of Durham County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 13%.

Educational Attainment 88% of Durham County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 46% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 21% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 193,842 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Durham County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 648 violent crimes per 100,000 and 9 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Durham County

58% of the population in Durham County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$656,652 (4%) out of $15,235,038 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at DTCC. Women business owners (WBEs) received $492,930 (75%) of total HUB dollars. v

Population

Community College

109,558 (37%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In total $59,506 (9%) was spent for the purchase of goods and services with Black businesses. Durham Technical Community College (DTCC) did not report any construction spending in 2016-2017.

In 2016-2017…

4%

Health

$31,473

of goods and services contracts from Durham County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Durham County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,718,898 in contracts out of $48,330,548 with Durham County Public Schools. DCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $869,028 (51%) and women owned businesses earned $801,572 (47%) of total HUB spending.

$54,093 was the median household income in Durham County, and 16% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 4.6% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Durham County’s main newspaper is The Herald-Sun and is owned and operated by the McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

“Evening Pines", Durham, NC by Konstantin Ryabitsev via Flickr

In 2016, there were 33,038 (12.8%) citizens of Durham County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 87% of Durham County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 47% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 22% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 198,989 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Durham County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 648 violent crimes per 100,000 and 9 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Durham County

58% of the population in Durham County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$455,947 (4%) out of $11,568,078 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at DTCC. Women business owners (WBEs) received $184,309 (40%) of total HUB dollars. v

Population

Community College

110,911 (37%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In total $104,191 (23%) was spent for the purchase of goods and services with Black businesses. Durham Technical Community College (DTCC) did not report any construction spending in 2017-2018.

In 2017-2018…

3%

Health

$33,151

of goods and services contracts from Durham County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Durham County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,449,760 in contracts out of $55,225,495 with Durham County Public Schools. DCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $787,842 (54%) and women owned businesses earned $651,691 (45%) of total HUB spending.

$56,393 was the median household income in Durham County, and 16% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 4% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Durham County’s main newspaper is The Herald-Sun and is owned and operated by the McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

“Floral Arrangement", Durham, NC by Konstantin Ryabitsev via Flickr

In 2017, there were 34,921 (13.4%) citizens of Durham County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 88% of Durham County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 47% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 22% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 204,862 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Durham County experienced 11 homicide deaths per 100,000, 613 violent crimes per 100,000 and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Durham County

58% of the population in Durham County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$345,126 (4%) out of $11,916,759 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at DTCC. Women business owners (WBEs) received $128,892 (37%) of total HUB dollars. v

Population

Community College

111,859 (37%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In total $65,316 (19%) was spent for the purchase of goods and services with Black businesses. Durham Technical Community College (DTCC) did not report any construction spending in 2018-2019.

In 2018-2019…

5%

Health

$34,063

of goods and services contracts from Durham County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Durham County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $3,415,514 in contracts out of $67,954,470 with Durham County Public Schools. DCPS did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $1,189,263 (35%) and women owned businesses earned $2,225,757 (65%) of total HUB spending.

$58,190 was the median household income in Durham County, and 14% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 3.6% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Durham County’s main newspaper is The Herald-Sun and is owned and operated by the McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

“Dusty" by Wendy via Flickr

In 2018, there were 32,949 (12.6%) citizens of Durham County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 88% of Durham County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 48% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 22% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 209,457 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Durham County experienced 11 homicide deaths per 100,000, 613 violent crimes per 100,000 and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

1%

North Carolina Central University 2013 - 2014

of total purchases from North Carolina Central University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013-2014.

Black owned businesses earned $90,173 (47%) and WBEs earned $97,815 (52%).

HUB Participation NCCU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

North Carolina Central University Purchasing Office Director: Godfrey Herndon 919-530-6100 gherndon@nccu.edu

39% of total purchases from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013-2014. Black owned businesses received $863,937 (97%) and WBEs received $21,033 (.2%).

$14,473,147

$187,988

was the total NCCU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCCU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

$2,279,260

$886,766

was the total NCSSM allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSSM with minority owned businesses.

HUB Participation NCSSM exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10% NCSSM Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Robert Allen allenr@ncssm.edu North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

North Carolina Central University 2014 - 2015

.6%

of total purchases from North Carolina Central University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014-2015.

Black owned businesses received $130,147 (87%) while WBEs received $19,762 (13%).

HUB Participation NCCU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

North Carolina Central University Purchasing Office Director: Godfrey Herndon 919-530-6100 gherndon@nccu.edu

$27,307,929

$149,909

was the total NCCU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCCU with minority owned businesses.

“North Carolina Central University" by DBRP via Flickr

3.9% of total purchases from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014-2015. Black owned businesses received $3,798 (5%) and WBEs received $69,348 (93%).

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

$1,898,559

$74,242

was the total NCSSM allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSSM with minority owned businesses.

HUB Participation NCSSM did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% NCSSM Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Robert Allen allenr@ncssm.edu North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

3%

North Carolina Central University 2015 - 2016

of total purchases from North Carolina Central University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015-2016.

Black owned businesses received $88,124 (11%) while WBEs received $711,356 (89%).

HUB Participation NCCU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

North Carolina Central University Purchasing Office Director: Godfrey Herndon 919-530-6100 gherndon@nccu.edu

$30,215,950

$799,480

was the total NCCU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCCU with minority owned businesses.

“Tia Thomas" NCCU Grad

24% of total purchases from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015-2016. Black owned businesses received $0 and WBEs received $687,613 (96%).

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

$3,021,864

$717,136

was the total NCSSM allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSSM with minority owned businesses.

HUB Participation NCSSM did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% NCSSM Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Robert Allen allenr@ncssm.edu North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

1%

North Carolina Central University 2016 - 2017

of total purchases from North Carolina Central University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016-2017.

Black owned businesses received $160,398 (41%) while WBEs received $231,008 (59%).

HUB Participation NCCU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

North Carolina Central University Purchasing Office Director: Godfrey Herndon 919-530-6100 gherndon@nccu.edu

$30,816,301

$391,406

was the total NCCU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCCU with minority owned businesses.

"Greater Together Summit Tour: NCCU" by Barack Obama via Flickr

3% of total purchases from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016-2017. Black owned businesses received $0 and WBEs received $59,737 (58%).

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

$3,483,704

$102,514

was the total NCSSM allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSSM with minority owned businesses.

HUB Participation NCSSM did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% NCSSM Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Robert Allen allenr@ncssm.edu North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

2%

North Carolina Central University 2017 - 2018

of total purchases from North Carolina Central University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017-2018.

Black owned businesses received $498,316 (60%) while WBEs received $339,102 (40%).

HUB Participation NCCU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

North Carolina Central University Purchasing Office Director: Godfrey Herndon 919-530-6100 gherndon@nccu.edu

$39,537,767

$837,418

was the total NCCU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCCU with minority owned businesses.

"Greater Together Summit Tour: NCCU" by Barack Obama via Flickr

3.5% of total purchases from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017-2018. Black owned businesses received $0 and WBEs received $55,167 (51%).

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

$3,073,179

$107,760

was the total NCSSM allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSSM with minority owned businesses.

HUB Participation NCSSM did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% NCSSM Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Robert Allen allenr@ncssm.edu North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

4%

North Carolina Central University 2018 - 2019

of total purchases from North Carolina Central University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018-2019.

Black owned businesses received $500,154 (28%) while WBEs received $1,292,128 (72%).

HUB Participation NCCU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

North Carolina Central University Purchasing Office Director: Godfrey Herndon 919-530-6100 gherndon@nccu.edu

$41,050,999

$1,792,282

was the total NCCU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCCU with minority owned businesses.

“Greater Together Summit Tour: North Carolina Central University–February 21st, 2012" by Barack Obama via Flickr

4.1% of total purchases from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018-2019 Black owned businesses received $58,000 (54%) and WBEs received $43,946 (41%).

HUB Participation NCSSM did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% NCSSM Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Robert Allen allenr@ncssm.edu

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

$2,611,192

$107,898

was the total NCSSM allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSSM with minority owned businesses.

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USDA Rural Development

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 505.34 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 51,472 White: 39.8% Black/African American: 57.8% American Indian: 0.6% Asian: 0.3% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 1.2% Hispanic/Latino: 4.8% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Coastal Plain Region

Edgecombe County Edgecombe County is part of the Tar-Pamlico River Basins and is neighbored by Halifax, Martin, Nash, Pitt and Wilson counties.

Edgecombe County, located in the Coastal Plain region of eastern North Carolina, was formed in 1741 from Bertie County. It was named for Baron Richard Edgecombe, English member of Parliament and lord of the treasury.

Aside from minor boundary adjustments, the county's present dimensions are the result of geographical divisions in 1746, 1758, 1777, and 1855 to form parts of Granville, Halifax, Nash, and Wilson Voter Turnout in 2018 counties, respectively. In 1764, the county seat was moved from 10,278 out of 23,360 Black Edgecombe Court House to Tarboro. registered voters participated in Some Edgecombe County natural and the 2018 election. cultural attractions include the Tar

44% Adelphia Plantation, Edgecombe, County

River Reservoir; Coolmore, an antebellum mansion built ca. 1860; and the Rocky Mount Arts Center. The Down East Festival of the Arts is held each October in Rocky Mount.

County farms produce tobacco, cotton, corn, wheat, chickens, beef and dairy cattle, and peanuts, among other goods. County industrial products include furniture, farm machinery, electric transformers, and fabrics. In 2004 Edgecombe County's population was estimated to be 54,000.

Edgecombe County

60% of the population in Edgecombe County was NonWhite in 2013.

Population 32,575 (58%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In 2013-2014…

$504,210 (10%) out of $4,947,418 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at ECC. v

Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $460,389 (91%) of HUB dollars.

Community College A total of $3,235 (.06%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Edgecombe Community College (ECC) did not report any construction spending with MOBs 2013 - 2014.

In 2013-2014…

2% of goods and services contracts from Edgecombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

v

$16,971 was the per capita income in Edgecombe County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $211,665 in contracts with Edgecombe County Schools out of $13,359,321 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses earned $12,111 (6%) and women owned businesses earned $182,645 (86%) of total HUB spending.

$33,960 was the median household income in Edgecombe County, and 28% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 9% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Edgecombe County’s main newspaper is The Rocky Mount Telegram and is owned and operated by the Cooke Communications LLC,which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

Medicare There are 7,665 citizens of Edgecombe County who are Medicare recipients, and 3,747 are African American. There are 12,620 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 17,284 in Edgecombe County, accounting for 31% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 21,021 households in Edgecombe County, 311 (2%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 80% of Edgecombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 37,492 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Edgecombe County

63% of the population in Edgecombe County was NonWhite in 2014.

Population 31,655 (57%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In 2014-2015…

$316,324 (9%) out of $3,672,244 was spent on purchases of goods and services with minority businesses at ECC. v

Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $246,425 (78%) of HUB dollars.

Community College A total of $763 (0%) of the total HUB spending was spent on purchases of goods and services with Black businesses. Edgecombe Community College (ECC) did not report any construction spending. ECC did not meet the HUB participation goal.

In 2014-2015…

3%

v

$17,652

of goods and services contracts from Edgecombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Edgecombe County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

ECPS did not meet HUB participation of 10%. Total dollars allocated to goods and services was $6,327,343 while HUB dollars were $175,739 (3%). Black owned businesses received $9,531 (5%) and women owned businesses received $166,208 (9%).

$33,892 was the median household income in Edgecombe County, and 25% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 9% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Edgecombe County’s main newspaper is The Rocky Mount Telegram and is owned and operated by the Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

"Slave Cabin" by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Medicare There are 8,546 citizens of Edgecombe County who are Medicare recipients, and 4,191 are African American.

Educational Attainment 78% of Edgecombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 37,377 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Edgecombe County experienced 12 homicide deaths per 100,000, 576.5 violent crimes per 100,000, and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Edgecombe County

60% of the population in Edgecombe County was NonWhite in 2015.

Population 31,167 (56%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In 2015-2016…

$1,070,592 (18%) out of $5,868,299 was spent on purchases of goods and services with minority businesses at ECC. v

Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,013,458 (94%) of HUB dollars.

Community College A total of $5,100 (0.4%) of the total HUB spending was spent on purchases of goods and services with Black businesses. Edgecombe Community College (ECC) did not report any construction spending. ECC did not meet the HUB participation goal.

In 2015-2016…

3%

v

$17,956

of goods and services contracts from Edgecombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Edgecombe County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

ECPS did not meet HUB participation of 10%. Total dollars allocated to goods and services was $6,058,090 while HUB dollars were $197,036 (3%). Black owned businesses received $33,850 (17%) and women owned businesses received $163,186 (82%).

$32,659 was the median household income in Edgecombe County, and 28% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in September 2017 was 6.7% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Edgecombe County’s main newspaper is The Rocky Mount Telegram and is owned and operated by the Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

Medicare There are 8,546 citizens of Edgecombe County who are Medicare recipients, and 4,191 are African American.

Educational Attainment 78% of Edgecombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 37,377 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Edgecombe County experienced 12 homicide deaths per 100,000, 576.5 violent crimes per 100,000, and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Edgecombe County

63% of the population in Edgecombe County was NonWhite in 2016.

Population 30,960 (57%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In 2016-2017…

$344,365 (9%) out of $3,699,036 was spent on purchases of goods and services with minority businesses at ECC. v

Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $251,582 (73%) of HUB dollars.

Community College A total of $8,500 (2.4%) of the total HUB spending was spent on purchases of goods and services with Black businesses. Edgecombe Community College (ECC) did not report any construction spending. ECC did not meet the HUB participation goal.

In 2016-2017…

2%

v

$18,009

of goods and services contracts from Edgecombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Edgecombe County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

ECPS did not meet HUB participation of 10%. Total dollars allocated to goods and services was $6,260,752 while HUB dollars were $113,451 (1.8%). Black owned businesses received $26,896 (24%) and women owned businesses received $86,555 (76%).

$32,298 was the median household income in Edgecombe County, and 24% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2016 was 8.4% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Edgecombe County’s main newspaper is The Rocky Mount Telegram and is owned and operated by the Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

Health In 2016, there were 5,104 (12%) citizens of Edgecombe County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 77% of Edgecombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3.7% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 37,030 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Edgecombe County experienced 12 homicide deaths per 100,000, 576 violent crimes per 100,000, and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Edgecombe County

63% of the population in Edgecombe County was NonWhite in 2017.

Population 30,911 (57%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In 2017-2018…

$252,145 (6%) out of $4,262,637 was spent on purchases of goods and services with minority businesses at ECC. v

Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $193,365 (77%) of HUB dollars.

Community College A total of $2,708 (1%) of the total HUB spending was spent on purchases of goods and services with Black businesses. Edgecombe Community College (ECC) did not report any construction spending. ECC did not meet the HUB participation goal.

In 2017-2018…

2%

v

$18,946

of goods and services contracts from Edgecombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Edgecombe County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

ECPS did not meet HUB participation of 10%. Total dollars allocated to goods and services was $7,385,164 while HUB dollars were $142,221 (1.93%). Black owned businesses received $20,762 (15%) and women owned businesses received $72,926 (51%).

$32,929 was the median household income in Edgecombe County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 7.3% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Edgecombe County’s main newspaper is The Rocky Mount Telegram and is owned and operated by the Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

Health In 2017, there were 5,021 (12%) citizens of Edgecombe County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 79% of Edgecombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4.3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 36,717 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Edgecombe County experienced 15 homicide deaths per 100,000, 552 violent crimes per 100,000, and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Edgecombe County

63% of the population in Edgecombe County was NonWhite in 2018.

Population 30,485 (57%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In 2018-2019…

$263,191 (3%) out of $9,692,028 was spent on purchases of goods and services with minority businesses at ECC. v

Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $186,588 (71%) of HUB dollars.

Community College A total of $2,665 (1%) of the total HUB spending was spent on purchases of goods and services with Black businesses. ECC did not meet the HUB participation goal. Community College (ECC) did not report any construction spending.

In 2018-2019…

2%

v

$20,055

of goods and services contracts from Edgecombe County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Edgecombe County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

ECPS did not meet HUB participation of 10%. Total dollars allocated to goods and services was $7,767,685 while HUB dollars were $171,835 (2.21%). Black owned businesses received $15,482 (9%) and women owned businesses received $156,353 (91%).

$35,516 was the median household income in Edgecombe County, and 23% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Edgecombe County’s main newspaper is The Rocky Mount Telegram and is owned and operated by the Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

"The big Sky by the Ocean" by Joshua Rothhaas via: Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 5,156 (13%) citizens of Edgecombe County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 80% of Edgecombe County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 36,580 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Edgecombe County experienced 12 homicide deaths per 100,000, 552 violent crimes per 100,000, and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

The Guide

“Winston-Salem Teapot” by Susan Smith via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 408.15 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 382,295 White: 66.7% Black/African American: 27.5% American Indian: 0.9% Asian: 2.6% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 2.3% Hispanic/Latino: 13% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Piedmont Region

Forsyth County Forsyth County is part of the Cape Fear, Roanoke, YadkinPee River Basins and is neighbored by Davidson, Davie, Guilford, Stokes and Yadkin counties.

From its humble origins, Winston-Salem had emerged by the end of the twentieth century as Forsyth County's economic engine and the fifth-largest city in North Carolina (the county as a whole, with an estimated 321,000 residents in 2004, ranked fourth in population in the state). The city briefly, in 1920, held the title of North Carolina's largest city. In 1875 R.J. Reynolds established his tobacco Voter Turnout in 2018 business in Winston, and the company's growth into one of the nation's largest 34,440 out of 71,751 Black corporations spurred the development registered voters participated in of both the city and Forsyth County. In the 2018 election. addition to R.J. Reynolds , other major

48% Teapot in Winston-Salem, NC

businesses with Forsyth County roots include Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and the Wachovia Corporation (although the latter's corporate headquarters were relocated to Charlotte following its 2001 merger with First Union).

Important agricultural and industrial products include tobacco, corn, soybeans, furniture, textiles, tractors, and optical fiber (Tursi, 1994). Forsyth County is part of the Cape Fear, Roanoke, Yadkin-Pee River Basins and is neighbored by Davidson, Davie, Guilford, Stokes and Yadkin counties.

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Forsyth County

32% of the population in Forsyth County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$1,097,703 (8%) out of $14,012,579 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $842,087 (77%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

95,288 (27%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $85,620 (7%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) did report $362K in construction spending with MBEs accounting for 6% in 2013 - 2014.

In 2013-2014…

28%

v

$26,541

of goods and services contracts from Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Forsyth County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $16,131,627 (25%) in contracts with Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools out of $58,627,250 awarded. This exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. WBEs received $5,379,731 (33%) and black owned businesses received $4,088,051 (25%).

$45,724 was the median household income in Forsyth County, and 21% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

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There are 31,011 citizens of Forsyth County who are Medicare recipients, and 7,089 are African American. There are 25,927 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 56,584 in Forsyth County, accounting for 16% of the populace.

County Wealth

Forsyth County’s main newspaper is the Winston-Salem Journal and is owned and operated by BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Out of 140,439 households in Forsyth County, 9,884 (7%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 87% of Forsyth County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 32% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 11% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 233,555 (American Community Survey, 2013).

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Forsyth County

42% of the population in Forsyth County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$2,247,418 (10%) out of $22,943,972 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,272,778 (57%) of the total HUB dollars spent on goods and services.

Population

Community College

93,641 (26%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $818,291 (36%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) did report $580,246 (6%) in construction spending with MBEs out of $9,377,412 in 2014 - 2015. Black owned businesses received $280 (0%) and women businesses received $504,844 (87%).

In 2014-2015…

25%

v

$26,670

of goods and services contracts from Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Forsyth County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $14,622,725 (25%) in contracts with Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools out of $58,433,102. This exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. WBEs received 4,895,252 (33%) and black owned businesses received $3,396,503 (23%).

$46,003 was the median household income in Forsyth County, and 20% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Forsyth County’s main newspaper is the Winston-Salem Journal and is owned and operated by BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

"Timothy Vogler Gunshop" by Teemu via: Flickr

Medicare There are 66,548 citizens of Forsyth County who are Medicare recipients,and 15,186 are African American.

Educational Attainment 87% of Forsyth County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 32% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 11% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 236,409 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Forsyth County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 541 violent crimes per 100,000 ,and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

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Forsyth County

33% of the population in Forsyth County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$1,871,658 (8%) out of $23,059,741 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,489,432 (80%) of the total HUB dollars spent on goods and services.

Population

Community College

97,584 (26%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $244,438 (13%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) did report $50,427 (6%) in construction spending with MBEs out of $789,384 in 2015 - 2016. Black owned businesses received $0%) and women businesses received $50,427 (100%).

In 2015-2016…

26%

v

$26,674

of goods and services contracts from Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Forsyth County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $17,945,099 (26%) in contracts with Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools out of $66,878,756. This exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. WBEs received 6,138,856 (34%) and Black owned businesses received $3,977,138 (22%).

$45,471 was the median household income in Forsyth County, and 17.5% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in October 2017 was 4% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Forsyth County’s main newspaper is the Winston-Salem Journal and is owned and operated by BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

“Main Street, Old Salem, Winston Salem, NC” by Warren LeMay via Flickr

Medicare There are 66,548 citizens of Forsyth County who are Medicare recipients, and 15,186 are African American.

Educational Attainment 87% of Forsyth County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 32% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 11% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 236,409 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Forsyth County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 541 violent crimes per 100,000 ,and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Forsyth County

32% of the population in Forsyth County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$1,807,274 (8%) out of $21,393,764 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,298,782 (72%) of the total HUB dollars spent on goods and services.

Population

Community College

93,756 (26%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $371,059 (20%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) did report $837,930 (16%) in construction spending with MBEs out of $5,308,360 in 2016 - 2017. Black owned businesses received $0%) and women businesses received $549,192 (65%).

In 2016-2017…

26%

v

$27,593

of goods and services contracts from Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Forsyth County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $15,673,068 (26%) in contracts with Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools out of $59,516,682. This exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. WBEs received $5,419,571 (35%) and Black owned businesses received $3,334,512 (21%).

$46,283 was the median household income in Forsyth County, and 17.5% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 4.9% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Forsyth County’s main newspaper is the Winston-Salem Journal and is owned and operated by BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

“Asimina triloba” by Sabrina Setaro via Flickr

Health In 2016, there were 37,955 (12.4%) citizens of Forsyth County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 88% of Forsyth County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 34% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 242,327 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Forsyth County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 528 violent crimes per 100,000 ,and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Forsyth County

33% of the population in Forsyth County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$1,428,189 (8%) out of $17,053,459 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,102,340 (77%) of the total HUB dollars spent on goods and services.

Population

Community College

94,503 (26%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $178,016 (12%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) did report $0 in construction spending with MBEs out of $338,600 in 2017 - 2018.

In 2017-2018…

14%

v

$28,640

of goods and services contracts from Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Forsyth County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $18,612,165 (14%) in contracts with Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools out of $134,926,244. This exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. WBEs received $6,556,938 (35%) and Black owned businesses received $3,832,134 (21%).

$48,369 was the median household income in Forsyth County, and 16.6% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 4.3% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Forsyth County’s main newspaper is the Winston-Salem Journal and is owned and operated by BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

“Winston Salem” by Barney Barnes via Flickr

Health In 2017, there were 39,719 (12.9%) citizens of Forsyth County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 89% of Forsyth County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 34% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 245,413 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Forsyth County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 528 violent crimes per 100,000 ,and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Forsyth County

33% of the population in Forsyth County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$4,976,996 (24%) out of $20,794,401 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at FTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,032,760 (21%) of the total HUB dollars spent on goods and services.

Population

Community College

95,294 (26%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $3,651,913 (73%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) did report $118,688 (10%) in construction spending with MBEs out of $1,178,774 in 2018 2019.

In 2018-2019…

12%

v

$29,921

of goods and services contracts from Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Forsyth County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $15,777,572 (12%) in contracts with Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools out of $132,402,888. This exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. WBEs received $5,274,187 (33%) and Black owned businesses received $3,661,564 (23%).

$50,128 was the median household income in Forsyth County, and 16.4% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 3.9% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Health In 2018, there were 39,315 (12.8%) citizens of Forsyth County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 89% of Forsyth County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 34% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 248,472 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Forsyth County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 528 violent crimes per 100,000 ,and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Forsyth County’s main newspaper is the Winston-Salem Journal and is owned and operated by BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

“Tobaccoville Tobacco Barn at the Village Park”by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

7%

Winston Salem State University 2013 - 2014

of total purchases from Winston Salem State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013 - 2014. Black owned businesses received $380,320 (33%) and WBEs received $756,712 (64%).

HUB Participation WSSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Winston Salem State University Purchasing Office Director: Alan Ireland 336-750-2930 irelandag@wssu.edu

7% of total purchases from North Carolina School of the Arts was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013 2014. Black owned businesses received $424,821 (38%) and WBEs received $704,172 (62%).

HUB Participation NCSA did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSA Director for Purchasing Allen Carnes 336-770-3320 carnesa@uncsa.edu

$16,107,525

$1,117,493

was the total WSSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at WSSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina School of the Arts

$16,382,587

$1,132,467

was the total NCSA allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSA with minority owned businesses.

3%

Winston Salem State University 2014 - 2015

of total purchases from Winston Salem State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014 - 2015. Black owned businesses received $295,005 (53%) and WBEs received $262,830 (47%).

HUB Participation WSSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Winston Salem State University Purchasing Office Director: Alan Ireland 336-750-2930 irelandag@wssu.edu

8% of total purchases from North Carolina School of the Arts was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014 2015. Black owned businesses received $598,925 (49%) and WBEs received $527,526 (43%).

$16,392,499

$559,925

was the total WSSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at WSSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina School of the Arts

$15,652,828

$1,232,230

was the total NCSA allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSA with minority owned businesses.

HUB Participation NCSA did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSA Director for Purchasing Allen Carnes 336-770-3320 carnesa@uncsa.edu

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4%

Winston Salem State University 2015 - 2016

of total purchases from Winston Salem State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015 - 2016. Black owned businesses received $341,914 (42%) and WBEs received $470,367(57%).

HUB Participation WSSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Winston Salem State University Purchasing Office Director: Alan Ireland 336-750-2930 irelandag@wssu.edu

9% of total purchases from North Carolina School of the Arts was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015 2016. Black owned businesses received $623,882 (63%) and WBEs received $317,610 (32%).

$18,709,339

$815,266

was the total WSSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at WSSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina School of the Arts

$11,226,782

$983,591

was the total NCSA allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSA with minority owned businesses.

HUB Participation NCSA did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSA Director for Purchasing Allen Carnes 336-770-3320 carnesa@uncsa.edu

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5%

Winston Salem State University 2016 - 2017

of total purchases from Winston Salem State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016 - 2017. Black owned businesses received $719,738 (66%) and WBEs received $358,661(33%).

HUB Participation WSSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Winston Salem State University Purchasing Office Director: Alan Ireland 336-750-2930 irelandag@wssu.edu

14% of total purchases from North Carolina School of the Arts was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016 2017. Black owned businesses received $937,476 (65%) and WBEs received $416,255 (29%).

HUB Participation NCSA did meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSA Director for Purchasing Allen Carnes 336-770-3320 carnesa@uncsa.edu

$22,537,541

$1,083,102

was the total WSSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at WSSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina School of the Arts

$10,686,822

$1,446,705

was the total NCSA allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSA with minority owned businesses.

6%

Winston Salem State University 2017 - 2018

of total purchases from Winston Salem State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017 - 2018. Black owned businesses received $539,873 (49%) and WBEs received $515,094 (46%).

HUB Participation WSSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Winston Salem State University Purchasing Office Director: Alan Ireland 336-750-2930 irelandag@wssu.edu

9% of total purchases from North Carolina School of the Arts was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017 2018. Black owned businesses received $0 and WBEs received $470,696 (61%).

HUB Participation NCSA did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSA Director for Purchasing Allen Carnes 336-770-3320 carnesa@uncsa.edu

$19,381,085

$1,108,957

was the total WSSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at WSSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina School of the Arts

$13,192,811

$770,590

was the total NCSA allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSA with minority owned businesses.

8%

Winston Salem State University 2018 - 2019

of total purchases from Winston Salem State University was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018 - 2019. Black owned businesses received $229,009 (14%) and WBEs received $925,052 (56%).

HUB Participation WSSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Winston Salem State University Purchasing Office Director: Alan Ireland 336-750-2930 irelandag@wssu.edu

5% of total purchases from North Carolina School of the Arts was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018 2019. Black owned businesses received $0 and WBEs received $$242,645 (39%).

HUB Participation NCSA did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSA Director for Purchasing Allen Carnes 336-770-3320 carnesa@uncsa.edu

$20,175,320

$1,661,029

was the total WSSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at WSSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina School of the Arts

$11,590,964

$616,189

was the total NCSA allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSA with minority owned businesses.

The Guide

“2015-08-18-flowers03” by Richard Hefner via Flickr

Quick Facts

Piedmont Region

LAND AREA: 505.34 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 224,529 White: 78% Black/African American: 17.6% American Indian: 0.6% Asian: 1.6% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 2.1% Hispanic/Latino: 7.3% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

47% Voter Turnout in 2018 11,482 out of 24,430 Black registered voters participated in the 2018 election.

Old Mill in Gaston County, NC

Gaston County Gaston County is part of the Catawba River Basin and is neighbored by Cleveland, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties.

Small, self-sufficient farms characterized early Gaston County, which did not enjoy the agricultural prosperity of some of the other counties. Corn was one of the more abundant crops and often was quickly converted into whiskey. By 1870 Gaston was known as the "Banner Corn Whiskey County of Carolina." In addition to distilleries, the county's early economy was supported by mines that yielded gold, lime, sulfur, tin, and iron in varying quantities.

Gaston County experienced an industrial boom beginning in 1845-48,

when the construction of three cotton mills laid the foundation for a textile industry that became vital to the county. A labor dispute at the Loray Mill in Gastonia erupted in violence in 1929. Workers attempting to organize a union were charged with being communists, and the strike was violently suppressed. Textiles continue to dominate Gaston County's industrial structure, although its industrial base has become more diversified. In 2004, the population of Gaston County was estimated at 192,000 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Gaston County

25% of the population in Gaston County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$281,290 (3%) out of $8,373,232 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $243,360 (87%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

33,088 (16%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $2,928 (1%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Gaston College (GCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2013 - 2014.

In 2013-2014…

14%

v

$22,658

of goods and services contracts from Gaston County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Gaston County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $6,196,990 in contracts with Gaston County Schools out of $45,132,343 awarded. This met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Black owned businesses received $706,428 (11%) and WBEs received $5,054,595 (82%).

$42,017 was the median household income in Gaston County, and 18% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 6% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Gaston County’s main newspaper is the Gaston Gazette and is owned and operated by the New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York .

“Abandoned Farmhouse, Cullowhee Mountain Road, Erastus, NC” by Warren LeMay via Flickr

Medicare There are 30,171 citizens of Gaston County who are Medicare recipients, and 3,334 are African American. There are 10,450 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 40,721 in Gaston County, accounting for 20% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 79,450 households in Gaston County, 3,646 (5%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 81% of Gaston County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 18% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 113,510 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Gaston County

25% of the population in Gaston County was Non-White 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$413,397 (4%) out of $9,968,700 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $380,434 (92%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

31,215 (15%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $2,417 (.6%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Gaston College (GCC) received $977,321, however, did not report any construction spending with MBEs in 2014 - 2015.

In 2014-2015…

10%

v

$22,654

of goods and services contracts from Gaston County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Gaston County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $5,110,414 in contracts with Gaston County Schools out of $51,736,690 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $828,834 (16%) and WBEs received $3,660,752 (72%).

$42,158 was the median household income in Gaston County, and 18% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 6% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Gaston County’s main newspaper is the Gaston Gazette and is owned and operated by the New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York .

Medicare There are 40,854 citizens of Gaston County who are Medicare recipients, and 4,653 are African American.

Educational Attainment 82% of Gaston County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 19% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 141,255 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Gaston County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 391.4 violent crimes per 100,000, and 13 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

“Meleagris gallopavo (wild turkey) (near Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA) 1” by James St. John via Flickr

Gaston County

25% of the population in Gaston County was Non-White 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$802,210 (7%) out of $10,911,365 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $761,503 (95%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

34,358 (16%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,480 (.2%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Gaston College (GCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs in 2015 - 2016.

In 2015-2016…

11%

v

$22,828

of goods and services contracts from Gaston County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Gaston County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $5,095,612 in contracts with Gaston County Schools out of $47,042,636 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $709,886 (14%) and WBEs received $4,114,223 (81%).

$42,429 was the median household income in Gaston County, and 16% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in October 2017 was 4.2% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Gaston County’s main newspaper is the Gaston Gazette and is owned and operated by the New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York .

Medicare There are 40,854 citizens of Gaston County who are Medicare recipients, and 4,653 are African American.

Educational Attainment 82% of Gaston County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 19% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 141,255 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Gaston County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 391.4 violent crimes per 100,000, and 13 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Gaston County

26% of the population in Gaston County was Non-White 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$1,052,360 (5%) out of $23,191,633 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $847,515 (81%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

32,311 (15%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Gaston College (GC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs in 2016 - 2017.

In 2016-2017…

9.5%

v

$23,710

of goods and services contracts from Gaston County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Gaston County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $5,010,161 in contracts with Gaston County Schools out of $52,361,671 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $767,783 (15%) and WBEs received $3,923,386 (78%).

$44,288 was the median household income in Gaston County, and 16% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 5.2% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Gaston County’s main newspaper is the Gaston Gazette and is owned and operated by the New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York . “bird-005-blue” by Richard Hefner via Flickr

Health In 2016, there were 20,736 (11.5%) citizens of Gaston County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 83% of Gaston County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 20% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 144,794 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Gaston County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 391 violent crimes per 100,000, and 13 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Gaston County

26% of the population in Gaston County was Non-White 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$1,053,671 (10%) out of $10,316,471 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $574,652 (55%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

33,189 (16%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Gaston College (GC) reported $4,981,738 in construction spending but only $302,419 (6%) with MBEs in 2017 2018.

In 2017-2018…

10%

v

$24,937

of goods and services contracts from Gaston County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Gaston County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $6,087,718 in contracts with Gaston County Schools out of $58,372,391 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $837,453 (14%) and WBEs received $3,226,533 (53%).

$46,626 was the median household income in Gaston County, and 15% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 4.6% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Gaston County’s main newspaper is the Gaston Gazette and is owned and operated by the New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York . “suspended in the sky” by Charlie Cowins via Flickr

Health In 2017, there were 21,944 (12%) citizens of Gaston County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 84% of Gaston County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 21% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 146,885 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Gaston County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 384 violent crimes per 100,000, and 13 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Gaston County

27% of the population in Gaston County was Non-White 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$836,993 (10%) out of $8,175,506 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $391,004 (47%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

34,288 (16%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,339 of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Gaston College (GC) reported $0 in construction spending in 2018 - 2019.

In 2018-2019…

1.8%

v

$26,069

of goods and services contracts from Gaston County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Gaston County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,238,827 in contracts with Gaston County Schools out of $122,559,100 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $2,515 (0.1%) and WBEs received $1,536,000 (69%).

$49,384 was the median household income in Gaston County, and 14% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 4.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Gaston County’s main newspaper is the Gaston Gazette and is owned and operated by the New Media Investment Group which merged and became Gannett in 2019.

"130201-0742 Tryon" by Mark Clifton via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 22,888 (12.4%) citizens of Gaston County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7.

Educational Attainment 85% of Gaston County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 21% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 149,208 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Gaston County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 384 violent crimes per 100,000, and 14 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

The Guide

“Wachovia Building Greensboro, NC” by "Lincoln Financial Building, Greensboro, NC" by Warren LeMay via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 645.70 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 537,174 White: 56.2% Black/African American: 35.1% American Indian: 0.8% Asian: 5.4% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 2.4% Hispanic/Latino: 8.2% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

48% Voter Turnout in 2018 63,004 out of 131,258 Black registered voters participated in the 2018 election.

Wachovia Building, Greensboro, NC

Piedmont Region

Guilford County Guilford County is part of the Cape Fear Basin and is neighbored by Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Randolph and Rockingham counties.

In the wake of the Civil War, Guilford County's attractive combination of low taxes, inexpensive labor, and abundant raw materials such as cotton, timber, and tobacco promoted rapid industrialization. The county continued to thrive throughout the twentieth century, with many corporations such as Jefferson-Pilot, VF, and Lorillard taking up residence. The local economy, long centered around the manufacture of textiles, apparel, and furniture, has since greatly diversified (though the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point remains a celebrated and lucrative

annual event). Agricultural products include tobacco, corn, chickens, swine, and beef and dairy cattle. Guilford County has also been host to a number of recreational and cultural events, including the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, the Eastern Music Festival , the City Stage street festival, the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic golf tournament, and the Atlantic Coast Conference and Southern Conference basketball tournaments (Stoesen,1993).

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Guilford County In 2013-2014…

47%

$3,939,976 (20%) out of $19,760,689 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GTCC.

of the population in Guilford County was Non-White in 2013.

Women business enterprises (WBE) earned $2,139,022 (54%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

161,435 (34%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,367,239 (35%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) reported 7,356,208 in construction spending in 2013 - 2014 with 1,678,312 (22.81%) going to MBEs. African American owned businesses earned $1,030,131 (14%) of GTCC construction contracts.

In 2013-2014…

13%

v

$26,461

of goods and services contracts from Guilford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Guilford County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $3,226,835 in contracts with Guilford County Schools out of $25,470,156 awarded. This met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $674,571 (21%) and WBEs received $0 (0).

$45,431 was the median household income in Guilford County, and 18% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Guilford County’s main newspaper is The News & Record and is owned and operated by the BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Medicare There are 45,822 citizens of Guilford County who are Medicare recipients, and 11,162 are African American. There are 40,908 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 74,943 in Guilford County, accounting for 15% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 196,463 households in Guilford County, 14,290 (7%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 88% of Guilford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 33% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 11% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 323,580 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Guilford County In 2014-2015…

48% of the population in Guilford County was Non-White 2014.

$4,255,015 (21%) out of $20,405,257 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $3,818,117 (90%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

170,625 (33.3%) are African American.

The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $348,194 (8%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) reported $105,778 (3%) in construction spending in 2014 - 2015 with MBEs out of $3,729,599 allocated. Black owned businesses earned $690 (.7%) of GTCC construction contracts. WBEs received $94,293 (89%)

In 2014-2015…

9%

v

$26,322

of goods and services contracts from Guilford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Guilford County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $5,490,836 (9%) in contracts with Guilford County Schools out of $63,929,814 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $1,021,383 (19%) and WBEs received $4,416,905 (80%).

$45,050 was the median household income in Guilford County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Guilford County’s main newspaper is The News & Record and is owned and operated by the BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Medicare There are 84,173 citizens of Guilford County who are Medicare recipients, and 21,001 are African American.

Educational Attainment 88% of Guilford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 34% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 11.4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 328,664 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Guilford County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 460 violent crimes per 100,000, and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Guilford County In 2015-2016…

48% of the population in Guilford County was Non-White 2015.

$2,853,423 (14%) out of $20,067,604 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,754,275 (61%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

175,229 (33.3%) are African American.

The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $783,135 (27%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) reported $975 (.3%) in construction spending in 2015 - 2016 with MBEs out of $267,672 allocated. Black owned businesses earned $0 of GTCC construction contracts. WBEs received $975 (100%)

In 2015-2016…

5%

v

$26,762

of goods and services contracts from Guilford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Guilford County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $3,855,564 (5%) in contracts with Guilford County Schools out of $75,371,001 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $791,322 (21%) and WBEs received $2,941,311 (76%).

$45,651 was the median household income in Guilford County, and 18% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in October 2017 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Guilford County’s main newspaper is The News & Record and is owned and operated by the BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Medicare There are 84,173 citizens of Guilford County who are Medicare recipients, and 21,001 are African American.

Educational Attainment 88% of Guilford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 34% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 11.4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 328,664 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Guilford County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 460 violent crimes per 100,000, and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Guilford County In 2016-2017…

48% of the population in Guilford County was Non-White 2016.

$2,521,437 (16%) out of $15,761,674 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,644,475 (65%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

169,141 (33.1%) are African American.

The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $239,149 (9%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) reported $225,235 (38%) in construction spending in 2016 - 2017 with MBEs out of $591,775 allocated. Black owned businesses earned $13,915 (6%) of GTCC construction contracts. WBEs received $43,605 (19%)

In 2016-2017…

5%

v

$27,531

of goods and services contracts from Guilford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Guilford County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $5,110,253 (5%) in contracts with Guilford County Schools out of $94,841,734 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $624,711 (12%) and WBEs received $4,400,818 (86%).

$46,896 was the median household income in Guilford County, and 18% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 5.2% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Guilford County’s main newspaper is The News & Record and is owned and operated by the BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Health In 2016, there were 49,069 (11%) citizens of Guilford County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 88% of Guilford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 35% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 12% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 339,288 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Guilford County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 460 violent crimes per 100,000, and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Guilford County In 2017-2018…

49% of the population in Guilford County was Non-White 2017.

$3,893,738 (18%) out of $21,611,974 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,939,319 (50%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

172,214 (33.3%) are African American.

The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,047,675 (27%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) did not report construction spending in 2017 -2018.

In 2017-2018…

5%

v

$28,582

of goods and services contracts from Guilford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Guilford County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $4,778,504 (5%) in contracts with Guilford County Schools out of $88,228,938 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $1,564,152 (33%) and WBEs received $3,145,053 (66%).

$49,253 was the median household income in Guilford County, and 15% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 4.7% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Guilford County’s main newspaper is The News & Record and is owned and operated by the BH Media Group, which is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Health In 2017, there were 51,331 (12%) citizens of Guilford County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 89% of Guilford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 35% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 12% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 344,396 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Guilford County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 419 violent crimes per 100,000, and 10 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Guilford County In 2018-2019…

49% of the population in Guilford County was Non-White 2018.

$3,152,202 (13%) out of $23,795,237 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at GTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,053,419 (65%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

175,353 (33.5%) are African American.

The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $495,226 (16%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) did not report construction spending in 2018 -2019.

In 2018-2019…

4%

v

$29,708

of goods and services contracts from Guilford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Guilford County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $3,018,839 (4%) in contracts with Guilford County Schools out of $79,270,665 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $721,115 (24 %) and WBEs received $2,293,202 (76%).

$51,072 was the median household income in Guilford County, and 15% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 4.2% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Guilford County’s main newspaper is The News & Record and is owned and operated by the Lee Enterprises who purchased BH Media in March of 2020.

“Chestoa", Kolin Toney via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 49,820 (11.5%) citizens of Guilford County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 89% of Guilford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 35% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 348,658 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Guilford County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 419 violent crimes per 100,000, and 10 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

2013 - 2014

10% of total purchases from NC A&T State University went to minority owned businesses in 2013 - 2014.

Black owned businesses received $1,414,773 (33%) and WBEs received $2,873,577 (67%).

HUB Participation NCAT met the HUB participation goal of 10% North Carolina A&T State University Purchasing Office Director: Martinique Williams 336-285-2979 mcwilli2@ncat.edu

14% of total purchases from UNCG was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013 - 2014. Black owned business received $121,040 (4%) and WBEs $2,506,705 (83%).

$42,462,581

$4,288,310

was the total NCAT allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCAT with minority owned businesses.

$22,246,631

$3,015,587

was the total UNCG allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCG with minority owned businesses.

HUB Participation UNCG met the HUB participation goal of 10% UNCG Assistant Director of Purchasing and Contracts Richard Fleming 336-334-3078 mflemin@uncg.edu

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

2014 - 2015

NC A&T State University

DNR goods and services contracts in 2014 - 2015.

HUB Participation NCAT did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% North Carolina A&T State University Purchasing Office Director: Martinique Williams 336-285-2979 mcwilli2@ncat.edu

12%

$26,903,605 was the total UNCG allocated on goods and services.

$3,186,912 was the total spent on goods and services at UNCG with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCG was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014 - 2015. Black owned businesses received $94,899 (3%) and WBEs received $2,767,211 (87%).

HUB Participation UNCG met the HUB participation goal of 10% UNCG Assistant Director of Purchasing and Contracts Richard Fleming 336-334-3078 mflemin@uncg.edu

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

2015 - 2016

8% of total goods and services purchases from NC A&T State University went to minority owned businesses in 2015 2016. Black owned businesses earned $2,267,736 (35%) and WBEs earned $4,079,734 (62%) of HUB spending.

HUB Participation NCAT did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% North Carolina A&T State University Purchasing Office Director: Martinique Williams 336-285-2979 mcwilli2@ncat.edu

9%

$78,551,599

$6,572,496

was the total NCAT allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCAT with minority owned businesses.

$26,625,860 was the total UNCG allocated on goods and services.

$2,314,793 was the total spent on goods and services at UNCG with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCG was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015 - 2016. Black owned businesses received $125,110 (5%) and WBEs received $1,914,102 (83%).

HUB Participation UNCG did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% UNCG Assistant Director of Purchasing and Contracts Richard Fleming 336-334-3078 mflemin@uncg.edu

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

2016 - 2017

11% of total goods and services purchases from NC A&T State University went to minority owned businesses in 2016 2017. Black owned businesses earned $6,153,965 (62%) and WBEs earned $3,386,777 (34%) of HUB spending.

HUB Participation NCAT met the HUB participation goal of 10% North Carolina A&T State University Purchasing Office Director: Martinique Williams 336-285-2979 mcwilli2@ncat.edu

16%

$93,467,469

$9,940,095

was the total NCAT allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCAT with minority owned businesses.

$31,242,538 was the total UNCG allocated on goods and services.

$5,114,787 was the total spent on goods and services at UNCG with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCG was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016 - 2017. Black owned businesses received $292,031 (6%) and WBEs received $4,623,739 (90%).

HUB Participation UNCG met the HUB participation goal of 10% UNCG Assistant Director of Purchasing and Contracts Richard Fleming 336-334-3078 mflemin@uncg.edu

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

2017 - 2018

7% of total purchases from NC A&T State University went to minority owned businesses in 2017 - 2018.

HUB Participation NCAT did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% North Carolina A&T State University Purchasing Office Director: Martinique Williams 336-285-2979 mcwilli2@ncat.edu

9%

$97,226,819

$7,127,837

was the total NCAT allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCAT with minority owned businesses.

$37,082,212 was the total UNCG allocated on goods and services.

$3,336,966 was the total spent on goods and services at UNCG with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCG was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017 - 2018. Black owned businesses received $185,824 (6%) and WBEs received $3,092,020 (93%).

HUB Participation UNCG did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% UNCG Assistant Director of Purchasing and Contracts Richard Fleming 336-334-3078 mflemin@uncg.edu

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

2018 - 2019

4% of total purchases from NC A&T State University went to minority owned businesses in 2018 - 2019.

HUB Participation NCAT did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% North Carolina A&T State University Purchasing Office Director: Martinique Williams 336-285-2979 mcwilli2@ncat.edu

$93,222,083

$3,672,584

was the total NCAT allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCAT with minority owned businesses.

Office of Naval Research via Flickr

11%

$26,541,371 was the total UNCG allocated on goods and services.

$2,877,514 was the total spent on goods and services at UNCG with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNCG was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018 - 2019. Black owned businesses received $112,399 (4%) and WBEs received $2,574,428 (89%).

HUB Participation UNCG did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% UNCG Assistant Director of Purchasing and Contracts Richard Fleming 336-334-3078 mflemin@uncg.edu

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"Trinity I. Wilson, University of North Carolina at Greensboro" by Partnership fr Public Service via Flickr

“SB Staunton River Bridge” by Virginia State Parks via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 724.09 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 50,010 White: 40% Black/African American: 53.7% American Indian: 3.9% Asian: 0.9% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 1.4% Hispanic/Latino: 3.1% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

42%

Coastal Plain Region

Halifax County Halifax County is part of the Roanoke and Tar-Pamlico River Basins and is neighbored by Bertie, Edgecombe, Martin, Nash, Northampton and Warren counties.

On 12 Apr. 1776, the North Carolina Provincial Congress met in Halifax and unanimously passed a resolution later known as the Halifax Resolves . The first resolution of its kind, the document instructed North Carolina's delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia to vote for independence from Great Britain. The date of the Halifax Resolves is commemorated on the state's flag, and Voter Turnout in 2018 April12th is celebrated each year as Halifax Day in the county, with 8,820 out of 21,001 Black registered voters participated in individuals in period costumes demonstrating colonial-era activities the 2018 election. and craftsmanship. The Historic Halifax SB Statuton River Bridge, Halifax County, NC

State Site interprets these events (Allen,1993).

The Lakeland Arts Center, the Canal Arts Center, and the Roanoke Valley Players theater group are a few of the county's cultural institutions.

Agricultural and manufacturing products include tobacco, peanuts, cotton, corn, textiles, paper, and apparel. In 2004, the estimated population of Halifax County was 56,400 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Halifax County

59% of the population in Halifax County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$84,117 (5%) out of $1,672,010 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $76,787 (91%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

33,088 (53%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $792 (.9%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Halifax Community College (HCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2013 2014.

Elvert Barnes via Flickr

In 2013-2014…

12%

v

$17,937

of goods and services contracts from Halifax County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $219,893 (18%) in contracts with Halifax County Schools out of $1,822,479 awarded. This met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Black owned businesses received $214,414 (98%) and WBEs received $5,479 (2%).

$32,329 was the median household income in Halifax County, and 29% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 8% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Halifax County’s main newspaper is the The Daily Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

“Sunset over Dan River” by vastateparkstaff via Flickr

Medicare There are 12,115 citizens of Halifax County who are Medicare recipients, and 3,747 are African American. There are 11,414 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 16,378 in Halifax County, accounting for 30% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 21,550 households in Halifax County, 450 (2%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 76% of Halifax County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 37,149 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Halifax County

61% of the population in Halifax County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2014-2015…

$102,692 (4%) out of $2,515,246 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $70,916 (69%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

27,637 (51%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $2,692 (3%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Halifax Community College (HCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2014 - 2015.

In 2014-2015…

10%

v

$18,728

of goods and services contracts from Halifax County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $242,212 (10%) in contracts with Halifax County Schools out of $2,341,314 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $166,977 (69%) and WBEs received $75,235 (31%).

$32,834 was the median household income in Halifax County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 8% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Halifax County’s main newspaper is the The Daily Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

“Harmony Hall” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Medicare There are 13,874 citizens of Halifax County who are Medicare recipients, and 7,042 are African American.

Educational Attainment 77% of Halifax County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 37,010 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Halifax County experienced 15 homicide deaths per 100,000, 518 violent crimes per 100,000, and 21 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Halifax County

60% of the population in Halifax County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$51,756 (1.5%) out of $3,393,146 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $48,371 (93%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

27,734 (52%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,400 (2.7%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2015-2016…

1.2%

v

$19,709

of goods and services contracts from Halifax County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $26,266 (1.2%) in contracts with Halifax County Schools out of $2,098,051 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $ 18,116 (69%) and WBEs received $8,150 (31%).

$32,245 was the median household income in Halifax County, and 28% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2017 was 6.7% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Halifax County’s main newspaper is the The Daily Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Tobacco House

Medicare There are 13,874 citizens of Halifax County who are Medicare recipients, and 7,042 are African American.

Educational Attainment 77% of Halifax County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 37,010 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Halifax County experienced 15 homicide deaths per 100,000, 518 violent crimes per 100,000, and 21 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Halifax County

61% of the population in Halifax County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$98,963 (3.8%) out of $2,618,875 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $88,007 (89%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

27,396 (52%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $8,091 (8%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2016-2017…

0.08%

v

$20,134

of goods and services contracts from Halifax County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,909 (0.08%) in contracts with Halifax County Schools out of $2,279,130 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $ 0 and WBEs received $1,909 (100%).

$32,549 was the median household income in Halifax County, and 27% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2016 was 7.7% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Halifax County’s main newspaper is the The Daily Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

“Old Barn off River Road” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Health In 2016, there were 5,495 (13.7%) citizens of Guilford County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 77% of Halifax County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13.4% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 36,756 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Halifax County experienced 15 homicide deaths per 100,000, 518 violent crimes per 100,000, and 21 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Halifax County

61% of the population in Halifax County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$93,132 (3.7%) out of $2,524,876 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $76,019 (82%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

27,511 (53%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $7,183 (8%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2017-2018…

0%

v

$20,406

of goods and services contracts from Halifax County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $0 in contracts with Halifax County Schools out of $3,689,783 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

Black owned businesses received $ 0 and WBEs received $0.

$33,573 was the median household income in Halifax County, and 28% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in September 2017 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Halifax County’s main newspaper is the The Daily Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

“Rusty Old Oliver Industrial 80” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Health In 2017, there were 5,310 (13.5%) citizens of Halifax County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 77% of Halifax County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 14% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 36,513 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Halifax County experienced 13 homicide deaths per 100,000, 476 violent crimes per 100,000, and 20 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Halifax County

61% of the population in Halifax County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$204,450 (6.7%) out of $3,009,792 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $92,819 (45%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

27,237 (53%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $515 (0%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2018-2019…

0.3%

v

$21,016

of goods and services contracts from Halifax County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $15,502 in contracts with Halifax County Schools out of $4,750,305 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $ 0 and WBEs received $15,502 (100%).

$34,251 was the median household income in Halifax County, and 28% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 6.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Halifax County’s main newspaper is the The Daily Herald and is owned and operated by Paxton Media Group who bought the paper from Wick Communications in 2018.

“HDR with Lightroom processing” by Patrick Mueller via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 5,098 (13.3%) citizens of Halifax County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 78% of Halifax County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 14% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 36,391 (American Community Survey, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Halifax County experienced 12 homicide deaths per 100,000, 476 violent crimes per 100,000, and 20 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

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“Buckhorn Baptist Church” by Jeanette Runyon via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 353.06 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 26,677 White: 35.6% Black/African American: 61% American Indian: 1.3%

Coastal Plain Region

Hertford County

Asian: 0.8% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 1.3% Hispanic/Latino: 3.8% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Hertford County is part of the Chowan River Basin and is neighbored by Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Nash and Northampton counties.

Once inhabited by Chowanoc, Meherrin, and Tuscarora Indian tribes, the eastern area of Hertford County was explored by English settlers of the early Roanoke Island and Jamestown colonies and became a British possession known as the Parish of St. Barnabas. Settlers took full advantage of the area's rich farmland as well as the opportunities for fishing offered by the Chowan River. The town of Winton Voter Turnout in 2018 was the first North Carolina town to be burned during the Civil War (20 Feb. 4,825 out of 9,846 Black 1862). registered voters participated in Though the county later experienced the 2018 election. some industrial development and had

49% Buckhorn Baptist Church, Hertford County, NC

incorporated manufacturing into its economy by the 1950s, agriculture continued to dominate through the early 2000s, with staples such as tobacco, cotton, peanuts, corn, and soybeans among the leading crops. The overall population of Hertford County was estimated to be 23,700 in 2004 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

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Hertford County

64% of the population in Hertford County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$73,581 (5%) out of $1,441,739 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at RCCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $70,139 (95%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

15,023 (60%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,903 (3%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Roanoke-Chowan Community College (RCCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2013 - 2014.

In 2013-2014…

4%

v

$17,863

of goods and services contracts from Hertford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $676,581 in contracts with Hertford County Schools out of $18,667,317 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $475,946 (70%) while WBEs received $199,000 (30%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$33,406 was the median household income in Hertford County, and 31% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Hertford County’s main newspaper is The The Daily News-Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Medicare There are 4,790 citizens of Hertford County who are Medicare recipients, and 2,819 are African American. There are 5,054 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 6,310 in Hertford County, accounting for 26% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 8,624 households in Hertford County, 263 (3%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 78% of Hertford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 15% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,959 (American Community Survey, 2013).

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Hertford County

65% of the population in Hertford County was Non-White in 2014

In 2014-2015…

$56,130 (4%) out of $1,273,109 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at RCCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $50,789 (90%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

14,319 (59%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $3,770 (7%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Roanoke-Chowan Community College (RCCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2014 2015.

In 2014-2015…

5%

v

$17,289

of goods and services contracts from Hertford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $933,458 in contracts with Hertford County Schools out of $18,479,416 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $770,786 (83%) while WBEs received $151,641 (16%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$32,201 was the median household income in Hertford County, and 27% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Hertford County’s main newspaper is The The Daily News-Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

“Hertford County High School Marching Band” by Sheryl Long via Flickr

Medicare There are 5,150 citizens of Hertford County who are Medicare recipients, and 3,034 are African American.

Educational Attainment 76.6% of Hertford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 14% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 17,000 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Hertford County experienced 8 homicide deaths per 100,000, 264 violent crimes per 100,000, and 20 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Hertford County

64% of the population in Hertford County was Non-White in 2015

In 2015-2016…

$99,698 (7.6%) out of $1,303,574 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at RCCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $97,460 (98%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

14,106 (60%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $635 (.6%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2015-2016…

2.8%

v

$17,280

of goods and services contracts from Hertford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Halifax County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $301,734 in contracts with Hertford County Schools out of $10,518,617 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $210,041 (70%) while WBEs received $89,921(30%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$33,008 was the median household income in Hertford County, and 27% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2017 was 5.2% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Hertford County’s main newspaper is The The Daily News-Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Medicare There are 5,150 citizens of Hertford County who are Medicare recipients, and 3,034 are African American.

Educational Attainment 76.6% of Hertford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 14% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 17,000 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Hertford County experienced 8 homicide deaths per 100,000, 264 violent crimes per 100,000, and 20 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Hertford County

66% of the population in Hertford County was Non-White in 2016

In 2016-2017…

$100,359 (5.5%) out of $1,801,920 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at RCCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $84,414 (84%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

14,026 (58%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $401 (.4%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2016-2017…

64%

v

$17,650

of goods and services contracts from Hertford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Hertford County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,677,693 in contracts with Hertford County Schools out of $2,641,596 awarded. This met and far exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $322,839 (19%) while WBEs received $236,591(14%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$34,523 was the median household income in Hertford County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2016 was 6.7% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Hertford County’s main newspaper is The The Daily News-Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

“Elam Baptist Church” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Health In 2016, there were 1,998 (11.7%) citizens of Hertford County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 80% of Hertford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 15% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,827 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Hertford County experienced 8 homicide deaths per 100,000, 264 violent crimes per 100,000, and 20 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Hertford County

66% of the population in Hertford County was Non-White in 2017

In 2017-2018…

$63,744 (3.4%) out of $1,840,422 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at RCCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $42,890 (67%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

13,935 (57%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $5,769 (9%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2017-2018…

50%

v

$18,383

of goods and services contracts from Hertford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Hertford County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,125,166 in contracts with Hertford County Schools out of $4,218,322 awarded. This met and far exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $329,643 (16%) while WBEs received $188,967(9%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$35,806 was the median household income in Hertford County, and 24% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 5.8% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Hertford County’s main newspaper is The The Daily News-Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

“Outside of Lillington” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Health In 2017, there were 2,013 (11.9%) citizens of Hertford County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 80% of Hertford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 15% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,877 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Hertford County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 325 violent crimes per 100,000, and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Hertford County

66% of the population in Hertford County was Non-White in 2018

In 2018-2019…

$96,733 (4%) out of $2,216,732 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at RCCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $68,367 (71%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

14,154 (58.6%) are African American.

The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $827 (0.9%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2018-2019…

2%

v

$18,918

of goods and services contracts from Hertford County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Hertford County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $71,291 in contracts with Hertford County Schools out of $4,656,639 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $59,000 (83%) while WBEs received $12,291(17%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$37,005 was the median household income in Hertford County, and 23% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 5.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Hertford County’s main newspaper is The The Daily News-Herald and is owned and operated by Wick Communications, which is headquartered in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

“2015-01-02-henry-river-HDR-13” by Richard Hefner via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 2,029 (12.3%) citizens of Hertford County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 79% of Hertford County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 15% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,731 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Hertford County experienced 9 homicide deaths per 100,000, 325 violent crimes per 100,000, and 18 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

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“Home of the world's greatest composer, Martin County NC” by Rossini1868

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 461.22 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 22,440 White: 55.2% Black/African American: 42.3% American Indian: 0.5% Asian: 0.6% Pacific Islander: 0.2% Two or more races: 1.3% Hispanic/Latino: 4.2% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

48%

Coastal Plain Region

Martin County Martin County is part of the Roanoke and Tar-Pamlico River Basins and is neighbored by Beaufort, Bertie, Edgecombe, Halifax, Pitt and Washington counties.

Although later towns such as Jamesville and Hamilton were established along the river to participate in the thriving shipping business, Williamston continued to flourish as a trade center throughout the nineteenth century and well into the twentieth with its integration into a network of railroads and highways.

The Confederate outpost, Fort Branch, Voter Turnout in 2018 is one of Martin County's popular tourist attractions, and the Roanoke 3,575 out of 7,447 Black River and its surrounding lowlands registered voters participated in provide an abundance of opportunities the 2018 election. for hunting and fishing. Tobacco, Swamp Lawn, 1857, Martin County, NC

peanuts, corn, soybeans, and cotton are produced in Martin County, and its manufactured products include paper, farm machinery, and textiles. In 2004, Martin County's estimated population was 24,700 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

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Martin County

45% of the population in Martin County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$328,422 (23%) out of $1,429,230 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $312,340 (95%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

10,700 (43%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $7,630 (2%) was spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Martin Community College (MCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2013 - 2014 nor did it report goods and services spending.

In 2013-2014 Martin County

DNR did not report any purchasing data for minority owned businesses.

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$18,783 was the per capita income in Martin County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

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$35,111 was the median household income in Martin County, and 25 % lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Martin County’s main newspaper is the Williamston Enterprise and Weekly Herald and is owned and operated by Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida. “hwy 64 east of williamston” by squishyray via Flickr

Medicare There are 5,737 citizens of Martin County who are Medicare recipients,and 3,747 are African American. There are 3,993 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 6,163 in Martin County, accounting for 25% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 9,444 households in Martin County, 173 (1.8%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 82% of Martin County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,985 (American Community Survey, 2013).

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Martin County

48% of the population in Martin County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$560,171 (21%) out of $2,712,829 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $537,735 (96%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

10,361 (43%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,240 (0.2%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Martin Community College (MCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2014- 2015 nor did it report goods and services spending.

In 2014-2015…

27%

v

$19,313

of goods and services contracts from Martin County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Martin County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $631,080 in contracts with Martin County Schools out of $2,303,606 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $17,742 (3%) while WBEs received $613,171 (97%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$36,132 was the median household income in Martin County, and 25% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Martin County’s main newspaper is the Williamston Enterprise and Weekly Herald and is owned and operated Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

Medicare There are 5,789 citizens of Martin County who are Medicare recipients, and 2,389 are African American.

Educational Attainment 81% of Martin County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,956 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015 ,Martin County experienced 8.8 homicide deaths per 100,000, 461 violent crimes per 100,000, and 18 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

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Martin County

45% of the population in Martin County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$340,333 (6.4%) out of $5,249,841 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $274,529 (81%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

10,330 (43%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $503 (0.14%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2015-2016…

35%

v

$19,032

of goods and services contracts from Martin County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Martin County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,039,139 in contracts with Martin County Schools out of $2,966,726 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $32,828 (3%) while WBEs received $958,730 (92%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$35,080 was the median household income in Martin County, and 23% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2017 was 4.9% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Martin County’s main newspaper is the Williamston Enterprise and Weekly Herald and is owned and operated Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

Medicare There are 5,789 citizens of Martin County who are Medicare recipients, and 2,389 are African American.

Educational Attainment 81% of Martin County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,956 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015 ,Martin County experienced 8.8 homicide deaths per 100,000, 461 violent crimes per 100,000, and 18 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Martin County

48% of the population in Martin County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$236,554 (9.2%) out of $2,564,132 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $224,192 (95%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

10,151 (43%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2016-2017…

33%

v

$21,149

of goods and services contracts from Martin County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Martin County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,282,971 in contracts with Martin County Schools out of $3,902,155 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $272,363 (21%) while WBEs received $1,008,835 (79%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$34,957 was the median household income in Martin County, and 23% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 6.5% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Martin County’s main newspaper is the Williamston Enterprise and Weekly Herald and is owned and operated Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

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Health In 2016, there were 2,070 (11.6%) citizens of Martin County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 84% of Martin County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 16% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,797 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016 ,Martin County experienced 9 homicide deaths per 100,000, 461 violent crimes per 100,000, and 18 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Martin County

48% of the population in Martin County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$300,465 (11.2%) out of $2,673,251 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $280,088 (93%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

9,711 (42%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2017-2018…

32%

v

$22,161

of goods and services contracts from Martin County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Martin County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $548,044 in contracts with Martin County Schools out of $1,707,252 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $3,619 (.66%) while WBEs received $398,479 (73%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$35,969 was the median household income in Martin County, and 21% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 5.5% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Martin County’s main newspaper is the Williamston Enterprise and Weekly Herald and is owned and operated Cooke Communications LLC, which is headquartered in Key West, Florida.

Health In 2017, there were 1,908 (10.9%) citizens of Martin County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 83% of Martin County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 16% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,621 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017 ,Martin County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 532 violent crimes per 100,000, and 14 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Martin County

48% of the population in Martin County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$138,912 (4%) out of $3,266,499 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $119,524 (86%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

9,662 (42%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2018-2019…

44%

v

$23,269

of goods and services contracts from Martin County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Martin County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $657,226 in contracts with Martin County Schools out of $1,484,879 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $6,831 (1%) while WBEs received $648,995 (99%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$39,205 was the median household income in Martin County, and 20% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Martin County’s main newspaper is the Martin County Enterprise & Weekly Herald.

“Johnson's Groceries in Williamston, NC” by Stephen Bess via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 2,058 (12%) citizens of Martin County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 83% of Martin County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 17% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 16,568 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Martin County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 532 violent crimes per 100,000, and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

The Guide

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Quick Facts LAND AREA: 523.84 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 990,977 White: 57.5% Black/African American: 32.9%

Piedmont Region

Mecklenburg County

American Indian: 0.8% Asian: 6.4% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 2.4% Hispanic/Latino: 13.6% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Mecklenburg County is part of the Catawba and Yadkin-Pee Dee and is neighbored by Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Union counties.

By the early 2000s Mecklenburg County was home to two of the largest banking chains in the country, the Bank of America and Wachovia Corporation , and had emerged as the nation's second-largest banking center (trailing only New York City). Today, Charlotte is one of the most populous metropolises in the southeastern United States. The city is home to the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association, the Carolina Panthers of the National Voter Turnout in 2018 Football League, and NASCAR’s Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Among its native sons 113,288 out of 241,039 Black are President James K. Polk (and registered voters participated in evangelist Billy Graham (Blythe & Brockmann, 1961; Kratt, 1992). the 2018 election.

47% Green Park, Charlotte, NC

The Levine Museum of the New South focuses on broader issues of the North Carolina Piedmont. The Mint Museum of Art, the Charlotte Repertory Theater, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Carolina add to the cultural fabric of Mecklenburg County. Institutions of higher learning in the county include the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Queens University of Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, and Davidson College (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

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Mecklenburg County

40% of the population in Mecklenburg County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$2,251,460 (9%) out of $26,333,873 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,290,821 (57%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

289,654 (32%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $43,426 (2%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) reported $12,110,150 on construction spending, 1,930,541 with MBEs meeting and exceeding the HUB participation goal. $1,519,822 was spent on women owned businesses but only $20,080 on African American businesses in 2013 - 2014.

In 2013-2014…

11%

$32,482

of goods and services contracts from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Mecklenburg County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $22,688,436 in contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools out of $212,024,327 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $4,030,405 (18%) while WBEs received $12,746,807 (56%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$55,444 was the median household income in Mecklenburg County, and 16% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Mecklenburg County’s main newspaper is The Charlotte Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

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Medicare There are 84,163 citizens of Mecklenburg County who are Medicare recipients,and 21,857 are African American. There are 75,843 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 134,995 in Mecklenburg County, accounting for 15% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 366,689 households in Mecklenburg County, 43,511(12%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 89% of Mecklenburg County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 41% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 618,682 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Mecklenburg County

49% of the population in Mecklenburg County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$3,019,642 (7%)out of $40,062,224 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,766,215 (58%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

306,587 (30%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $14,348 (.5%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) reported $25,457,277 total construction spending, $8,646,576 (34%) with Minority business, which exceeded the HUB participation goal. $5,415,367 (63%) was spent on women owned businesses but only $316,531(4%) on Black businesses in 2014 2015.

In 2014-2015…

10%

$32,817

Medicare There are 118,246 citizens of Mecklenburg County who are Medicare recipients, and 30,839 are African American.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Mecklenburg County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $22,377,589 in contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools out of $220,492,635 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $4,356,075 (19%) while WBEs received $12,259,185 (55%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$58,841 was the median household income in Mecklenburg County, and 16% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Mecklenburg County’s main newspaper is The Charlotte Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

89% of Mecklenburg County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 42% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 634,860 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Mecklenburg County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 559 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

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Mecklenburg County

42% of the population in Mecklenburg County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$1,537,322 (4%)out of $39,851,136 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,344,680 (87%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

334,621 (32%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $47,606 (3%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) reported $125,000 total construction spending, $0 with minority business.

In 2015-2016…

11%

Medicare

$33,169

There are 118,246 citizens of Mecklenburg County who are Medicare recipients, and 30,839 are African American.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Mecklenburg County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $27,191,766 in contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools out of $237,33,721 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $5,000,695 (18%) while WBEs received $14,018,958 (52%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$56,854 was the median household income in Mecklenburg County, and 12% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in October 2017 was 4% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Mecklenburg County’s main newspaper is The Charlotte Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

89% of Mecklenburg County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 42% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 634,860 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Mecklenburg County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 559 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Mecklenburg County

42% of the population in Mecklenburg County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$1,992,986 (6%)out of $33,795,025 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,266,040 (63%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

310,187 (31%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $515,695 (26%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) reported $652,069 total construction spending, $557,987 (86%) with minority business.

In 2015-2016…

11%

Health

$34,091

In 2016, there were 112,129 (12.1%) citizens of Mecklenburg County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

of goods and services contracts from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Mecklenburg County in 2016.

Educational Attainment

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $23,188,421 in contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools out of $207,627,577 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $6,458,914 (28%) while WBEs received $11,830,709 (51%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$59,268 was the median household income in Mecklenburg County, and 12% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 4.7% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Mecklenburg County’s main newspaper is The Charlotte Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

90% of Mecklenburg County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 43% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 14% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 669,789 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Mecklenburg County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 559 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Mecklenburg County

42% of the population in Mecklenburg County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$2,306,157 (6%)out of $37,352,791 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,208,884 (52%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

318,010 (31%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $393,475 (17%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) reported $555,891 total construction spending, $110,050 (20%) with minority business.

In 2017-2018…

11%

Health

$35,669

In 2017, there were 120,608 (12.7%) citizens of Mecklenburg County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

of goods and services contracts from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Mecklenburg County in 2017.

Educational Attainment

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $24,343,082 in contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools out of $225,849,629 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $5,945,887 (24%) while WBEs received $11,993,187 (49%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$61,695 was the median household income in Mecklenburg County, and 11% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 4.3% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Mecklenburg County’s main newspaper is The Charlotte Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

90% of Mecklenburg County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 44% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 15% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 688,046 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Mecklenburg County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 546 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Mecklenburg County

42% of the population in Mecklenburg County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$2,687,757 (7%)out of $41,248,442 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,372,702 (51%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

324,864 (31%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $504,212 (19%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) reported $6,563,324 total construction spending, $312,093 (5%) with minority business.

In 2018-2019…

10%

Health

$37,298

of goods and services contracts from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Mecklenburg County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $18,609,519 in contracts with Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools out of $186,193,039 awarded. This met the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $4,706,438 (25%) while WBEs received $7,743,054 (42%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$64,312 was the median household income in Mecklenburg County, and 11.7% lived in poverty in 2018.

Unemployment in March 2018 was 3.9% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Mecklenburg County’s main newspaper is The Charlotte Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

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In 2018, there were 124,329 (13%) citizens of Mecklenburg County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 90% of Mecklenburg County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 45% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 15% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 704,399 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Mecklenburg County experienced 6 homicide deaths per 100,000, 546 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2013 - 2014

“UNC Charlotte Blooming” by Justin Ritchie via Flickr

4%

$93,862,363

$4,103,289

was the total UNC Charlotte allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCC with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNC Charlotte was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013 - 2014. Black owned businesses received $287,600 (7%) and WBEs received $2,485,406 (61%).

HUB Participation UNC Charlotte did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% UNC Charlotte Purchasing Office Director of Materials Management: Randy Duncan 704-687-7323 rduncan1@uncc.edu

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2014 - 2015

5% of total purchases from UNC Charlotte was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014 - 2015. Black owned businesses received $683,184 (13%) and WBEs received $2,958,589 (56%).

HUB Participation UNC Charlotte did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% UNC Charlotte Purchasing Office Director of Materials Management: Randy Duncan 704-687-7323 rduncan1@uncc.edu

96,8762,230

$5,272,542

was the total UNC Charlotte allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCC with minority owned businesses.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2015 - 2016

10% of total purchases from UNC Charlotte was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015 - 2016. Black owned businesses received $721,585 (7%) and WBEs received $7,362,087 (73%).

HUB Participation UNC Charlotte met the HUB participation goal of 10% UNC Charlotte Purchasing Office Director of Materials Management: Randy Duncan 704-687-7323 rduncan1@uncc.edu

$98,364,870

$10,078,965

was the total UNC Charlotte allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCC with minority owned businesses.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2016 - 2017

9.5% of total purchases from UNC Charlotte was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016 - 2017. Black owned businesses received $586,606 (6%) and WBEs received $7,622,054 (79%).

HUB Participation UNC Charlotte did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10% UNC Charlotte Purchasing Office Director of Materials Management: Randy Duncan 704-687-7323 rduncan1@uncc.edu

$100,251,118

$9,602,668

was the total UNC Charlotte allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCC with minority owned businesses.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2017 - 2018

10% of total purchases from UNC Charlotte was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017 - 2018. Black owned businesses received $478,620 (5%) and WBEs received $8,778,026 (84%).

HUB Participation UNC Charlotte met the HUB participation goal of 10% UNC Charlotte Purchasing Office Director of Materials Management: Randy Duncan 704-687-7323 rduncan1@uncc.edu

$104,465,968

$10,485,487

was the total UNC Charlotte allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCC with minority owned businesses.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2018 - 2019

10% of total purchases from UNC Charlotte was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018 - 2019. Black owned businesses received $576,597 (6%) and WBEs received $8,051,434 (78%).

HUB Participation UNC Charlotte met the HUB participation goal of 10% UNC Charlotte Purchasing Office Director of Materials Management: Randy Duncan 704-687-7323 rduncan1@uncc.edu

$103,253,890

$10,263,521

was the total UNC Charlotte allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCC with minority owned businesses.

The Guide

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Quick Facts LAND AREA: 191.53 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 234,473 White: 81.9% Black/African American: 13.7%

Coastal Plain Region

New Hanover County

American Indian: 0.6% Asian: 1.6% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 2.1% Hispanic/Latino: 5.6% (of any race)

New Hanover County is part of the Cape Fear River Basin and is neighbored by Brunswick and Pender counties.

Wilmington is the ninth-largest city in the state and has many important businesses and institutions. The Wilmington Race Riot (10 Nov. 1898), in which racial violence led to the overthrow of the city government, constituted a dark chapter in North Carolina history. The completion of I-40 to Wilmington in the early 1990s greatly boosted the local economy.

Since the 1980s, Wilmington has hosted a film and television studio and for a time was considered the "Hollywood of the East." The city is the berthing place Voter Turnout in 2018 of the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. Other communities in New 9,434 out of 21,940 Black registered voters participated in Hanover County include Castle Hayne and Seabreeze. (Lee, 1971; Tetterton & the 2018 election.

Tetterton, 1998).

From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

43% Old Tugboat, Wilmington, NC

Annual events held in the county include the popular North Carolina Azalea Festival, the Cape Fear Marlin Tournament in Wrightsville Beach, the Festival of Trees, Old Wilmington by Candlelight, and Countdown on Cape Fear.

New Hanover County agricultural products include nursery and horticultural plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Manufactured products include optical fibers, nuclear fuel components, chemicals, molded plastic parts, nails, fabricated and stock steel, and computer software. In 2004, New Hanover County had an estimated population of 174,300 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

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New Hanover County

24% of the population in New Hanover County was NonWhite in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$3,250,828 (7%) out of $46,695,806 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CFCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,617,334 (81%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

31,136 (15%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $3,260 (0.1%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) did not have any construction spending in 2013-2014.

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In 2013-2014…

7%

Medicare

$29,679

of goods and services contracts from New Hanover County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in New Hanover County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,641,847 in contracts with New Hanover County Schools out of $27,245,113 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $8,761 (5%) while WBEs received $1,087,302 (66%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$49,835 was the median household income in New Hanover County, and 16% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

New Hanover County’s main newspaper is Star News and is owned and operated by The New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York.

There are 33,275 citizens of New Hanover County who are Medicare recipients,and 4,978 are African American. There are 10,898 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 26,590 in New Hanover County, accounting for 13% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 86,010 households in New Hanover County, 6,540 (8%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 91% of New Hanover County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 37% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 12% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 138,954 (American Community Survey, 2013).

New Hanover County

23% of the population in New Hanover County was NonWhite in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$1,053,878 (4%) out of $26,720,641 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CFCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $684,454 (65%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

29,987 (14%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $8,513 (0.8%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) did not have any construction spending in 2014-2015.

In 2014-2015…

7%

Medicare

$29,742

of goods and services contracts from New Hanover County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in New Hanover County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,857,713 in contracts with New Hanover County Schools out of $26,279,253 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $14,781 (1%) and WBEs received $1,762,153 (95%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$49,582 was the median household income in New Hanover County, and 18% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

New Hanover County’s main newspaper is Star News and is owned and operated by The New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York.

There are 39,444 citizens of New Hanover County who are Medicare recipients, and 5,798 are African American.

Educational Attainment 91% of New Hanover County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 37% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 12% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 141,212 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, New Hanover County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 427 violent crimes per 100,000, and 10 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

New Hanover County

23% of the population in New Hanover County was NonWhite in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$2,076,000 (4%) out of $32,559,766 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CFCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,724,123 (83%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

31,080 (14%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $8,200 (0.4%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) spent $3,072,474 on construction of which $208,874 were contracted out to HUB entities. Black owned business received $198,874 (95%) of HUB dollars while WBEs received $0.

In 2015-2016…

4%

Medicare

$29,880

of goods and services contracts from New Hanover County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in New Hanover County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $3,135,547 in contracts with New Hanover County Schools out of $85,919,237 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $123,590 (4%) and WBEs received $2,931,257 (93%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$50,088 was the median household income in New Hanover County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in October 2017 was 3.8% (NC Commerce, 2017).

New Hanover County’s main newspaper is Star News and is owned and operated by The New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York.

There are 39,444 citizens of New Hanover County who are Medicare recipients, and 5,798 are African American.

Educational Attainment 91% of New Hanover County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 37% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 12% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 141,212 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, New Hanover County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 427 violent crimes per 100,000, and 10 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

New Hanover County

23% of the population in New Hanover County was NonWhite in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$1,391,791 (4%) out of $34,477,132 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CFCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,150,352 (83%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

30,210 (14%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $7,133 (0.5%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) spent $42,557,115 on construction of which $3,569,708 (8.3%) were contracted out to HUB entities.

Black owned business received $361,624 (10%) of HUB dollars while WBEs received $1,282,605 (36%).

In 2016-2017…

.76%

Health

$30,375

of goods and services contracts from New Hanover County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in New Hanover County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $2,866,778 in contracts with New Hanover County Schools out of $379,167,805 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $95,601 (3%) and WBEs received $2,722,801 (95%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and

$51,232 was the median household income in New Hanover County, and 17% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 4.8% (NC Commerce, 2020).

New Hanover County’s main newspaper is Star News and is owned and operated by The New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York.

In 2016, there were 19,802 (10.9%) citizens of New Hanover County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 92% of New Hanover County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 38% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 146,747 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, New Hanover County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 427 violent crimes per 100,000, and 10 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

New Hanover County

23% of the population in New Hanover County was NonWhite in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$1,107,923 (4%) out of $25,095,134 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CFCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $928,566 (84%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

30,727 (14%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $9,200 (0.8%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) spent $524,023 on construction of which $337,413 (64%) were contracted out to HUB entities.

Black owned business received $0 of HUB dollars while WBEs received $337,413 (100%).

In 2017-2018…

1.8%

Health

$31,708

of goods and services contracts from New Hanover County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in New Hanover County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,879,746 in contracts with New Hanover County Schools out of $100,378,802 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $70,890 (4%) and WBEs received $1,766,380 (94%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and

$51,457 was the median household income in New Hanover County, and 15.5% lived in poverty in 2017.

Unemployment in March 2017 was 4.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

New Hanover County’s main newspaper is Star News and is owned and operated by The New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York.

In 2017, there were 22,417 (12.3%) citizens of New Hanover County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 92% of New Hanover County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 39% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 149,505 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, New Hanover County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 428 violent crimes per 100,000, and 10 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

New Hanover County

23% of the population in New Hanover County was NonWhite in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$1,179,785 (4%) out of $26,874,931 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at CFCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,052,701 (89%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

30,738 (14%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $11,803 (1%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) spent $179,536 on construction of which $110,647 (62%) were contracted out to HUB entities.

Black owned business received $0 of HUB dollars while WBEs received $110,647 (100%).

In 2018-2019…

1.9%

Health

$32,629

of goods and services contracts from New Hanover County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in New Hanover County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $1,817,997 in contracts with New Hanover County Schools out of $95,619,340 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $21,158 (1%) and WBEs received $1,796,839 (99%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$52,716 was the median household income in New Hanover County, and 15.3% lived in poverty in 2018.

Unemployment in March 2018 was 3.8% (NC Commerce, 2020).

New Hanover County’s main newspaper is Star News and is owned and operated by The New Media Investment Group, which is headquartered in New York, New York.

In 2018, there were 21,620 (11.7%) citizens of New Hanover County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 93% of New Hanover County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 39% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 13% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 152,667 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, New Hanover County experienced 5 homicide deaths per 100,000, 428 violent crimes per 100,000, and 10 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2013 - 2014

UNCW Randall Library by Aaron Alexander via Flickr

4% of total purchases from UNC Wilmington was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013 - 2014. Black owned businesses received $400,107(23%) and WBEs received $1,309,213 (74%).

HUB Participation UNC Wilmington did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Wilmington Purchasing Office Director: Mary Forsythe 910-962-3154 forsythem@uncw.edu

$47,507,931

$1,773,605

was the total UNCW allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCW with minority owned businesses.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2014 - 2015

“unc wilmington” by bnilsen via Flickr

4%

$56,356,892

$1,998,947

was the total UNCW allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCW with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from UNC Wilmington was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014 - 2015. Black owned businesses received $422,681(22%) and WBEs received $1,462,590 (73%).

HUB Participation UNC Wilmington did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Wilmington Purchasing Office Director: Mary Forsythe 910-962-3154 forsythem@uncw.edu

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2015 - 2016

5% of total purchases from UNC Wilmington was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015 - 2016. Black owned businesses received $1,544,061 (47%) and WBEs received $1,661,552 (51%).

HUB Participation UNC Wilmington did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Wilmington Purchasing Office Director: Mary Forsythe 910-962-3154 forsythem@uncw.edu

$61,631,136

$3,289,137

was the total UNCW allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCW with minority owned businesses.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2016 - 2017

6% of total purchases from UNC Wilmington was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016 - 2017. Black owned businesses received $1,039,154 (28%) and WBEs received $2,104,798 (56%).

HUB Participation UNC Wilmington did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Wilmington Purchasing Office Director: Mary Forsythe 910-962-3154 forsythem@uncw.edu

$58,633,833

$3,724,670

was the total UNCW allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCW with minority owned businesses.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2017 - 2018

4% of total purchases from UNC Wilmington was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017 - 2018. Black owned businesses received $2,224,440 (56%) and WBEs received $1,720,980 (43%).

HUB Participation UNC Wilmington did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Wilmington Purchasing Office Director: Mary Forsythe 910-962-3154 forsythem@uncw.edu

$101,162,580

$3,965,888

was the total UNCW allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCW with minority owned businesses.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2018 - 2019

1% of total purchases from UNC Wilmington was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018 - 2019. Black owned businesses received $1,383,635 (52%) and WBEs received $1,287,628 (48%).

HUB Participation UNC Wilmington did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

UNC Wilmington Purchasing Office Director: Mary Forsythe 910-962-3154 forsythem@uncw.edu

$240,906,983

$2,678,157

was the total UNCW allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at UNCW with minority owned businesses.

The Guide

“tiger lily” by Patrick Mueller via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 536.59 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 19,483 White: 40.2% Black/African American: 57.5%

Coastal Plain Region

Northampton County

American Indian: 0.6% Asian: 0.3% Pacific Islander: <0.1% Two or more races: 1.3% Hispanic/Latino: 2.3% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Northampton County is part of the Chowan and Roanoke River Basins and is neighbored by Bertie, Halifax, Hertford and Warren counties.

The county seat, Jackson, was established in 1742 as Northampton Courthouse; the name was changed in 1823 in honor of U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Other communities in Northampton County include Gaston, Garysburg, Rich Square, Seaboard, Vultare, Severn, Margarettsville, and Milwaukee. Notable physical features of the county include the Roanoke River, Roanoke Rapids, Occoneechee Neck, Taylors Mill Pond, and Gumberry Voter Turnout in 2018 and Panther Swamps.

The Peebles House (nineteenth 4,031 out of 9,027 Black century), Lee-Grant Farm (ca. 1830), registered voters participated in Cedar Grove Quaker Meetinghouse the 2018 election.

(1868), and Duke-Lawrence House

47% Grain Company, Northampton County, NC

(mid-eighteenth century) are a few of Northampton County's historic attractions. The region hosted an active horse racing scene in the early nineteenth century, which predated that in Kentucky. Sir Archie, a noted thoroughbred, died in 1833 and is buried at Mowfields. Cultural institutions include the Jackson Museum and Northampton Memorial Library. Northampton County also hosts annual events such as the Northampton County Farm Festival June Jubilee.

(Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Northampton County

60% of the population in Northampton County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$84,117 (5%) out of $1,672,010 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $76,787 (91%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

12,946 (59%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $792 (0%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Halifax Community College (HCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2013 2014.

In 2013-2014…

9%

v

$17,919

of goods and services contracts from Northampton County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Northampton County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $569,834 in contracts with Northampton County Schools out of $6,352,468 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 (0%) and WBEs received $564,247 (99%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$31,433 was the median household income in Northampton County, and 32% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015).

There are 4,565 citizens of Northampton County who are Medicare recipients. There are 4,726 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 6,111 in Northampton County, accounting for 28% of the populace.

County Wealth

Northampton County’s main newspaper is the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald and is locally owned and operated from Ahoskie, NC.

Warren LeMay “Abandoned Farmhouse” via Flickr

Medicare

Out of 8,604 households in Northampton County, 119 (1%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 72% of Northampton County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 9% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 15,411 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Northampton County

61% of the population in Northampton County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$102,692 (4%) out of $2,515,246 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $70,916 (69%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

12,004 (56%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $2,692 (3%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Halifax Community College (HCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2014-2015.

In 2014-2015…

7%

v

$18,546

There are 5,087 citizens of Northampton County who are Medicare recipients.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Northampton County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Northampton County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $254,630 in contracts with Northampton County Schools out of $5,439,224 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $74,945 (29%) and WBEs received $171,380 (67%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$31,468 was the median household income in Northampton County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Northampton County’s main newspaper is the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald and is locally owned and operated from Ahoskie, NC.

“Buckhorn Road Barn” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Medicare

75% of Northampton County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 15,304 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Northampton County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 262 violent crimes per 100,000, and 31 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Northampton County

61%

of the population in Northampton County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$51,756 (1.5%) out of $3,393,146 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $48,371 (93%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

11,916 (58%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,400 (3%) of HUB dollars were spent on purchasing with Black businesses.

In 2015-2016…

3%

v

$18,180

Medicare There are 5,087 citizens of Northampton County who are Medicare recipients.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Northampton County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Northampton County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $193,604 in contracts with Northampton County Schools out of $7,230,390 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $38,582 (20%) and WBEs received $92,577 (48%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$30,429 was the median household income in Northampton County, and 27% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2017 was 5.7% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Northampton County’s main newspaper is the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald and is locally owned and operated from Ahoskie, NC.

75% of Northampton County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 15,304 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Northampton County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 262 violent crimes per 100,000, and 31 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Northampton County

61% of the population in Northampton County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$98,963 (3.8%) out of $2,618,875 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $88,007 (89%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

11,800 (57%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $8,091 (8%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2016-2017…

.16%

v

$18,836

of goods and services contracts from Northampton County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Northampton County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $14,194 in contracts with Northampton County Schools out of $8,955,368 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $3,810 (27%) and WBEs received $10,075 (71%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$31,543 was the median household income in Northampton County, and 22% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 7.2% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Northampton County’s main newspaper is the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald and is locally owned and operated from Ahoskie, NC.

Health In 2016, there were 1,739 (12%) citizens of Northampton County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 78% of Northampton County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 15,083 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Northampton County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 262 violent crimes per 100,000, and 31 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Northampton County

61% of the population in Northampton County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$93,132 (3.7%) out of $2,524,876 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $76,019 (82%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

11,622 (57%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $7,183 (8%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2017-2018…

.69%

v

$19,126

of goods and services contracts from Northampton County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Northampton County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $30,372 in contracts with Northampton County Schools out of $4,386,308 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $6,285 (21%) and WBEs received $5,737 (19%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$33,508 was the median household income in Northampton County, and 24% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 6.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Northampton County’s main newspaper is the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald and is locally owned and operated from Ahoskie, NC.

Health In 2017, there were 1,621 (11.5%) citizens of Northampton County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 78% of Northampton County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 15,066 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Northampton County experienced 9 homicide deaths per 100,000, 288 violent crimes per 100,000, and 25 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Northampton County

61% of the population in Northampton County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$204,450 (6.7%) out of $3,009,792 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at HCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $92,819 (45%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

11,394 (57%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $515 (0.01%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2018-2019…

2%

v

$20,538

of goods and services contracts from Northampton County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Northampton County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $101,380 in contracts with Northampton County Schools out of $4,841,671 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $818 (1%) and WBEs received $79,145 (99%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$35,499 was the median household income in Northampton County, and 21% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 5.3% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Northampton County’s main newspaper is the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald and is locally owned and operated from Ahoskie, NC.

“Shannon Post Office” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 1,722 (12.5%) citizens of Northampton County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 80% of Northampton County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 15,029 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Northampton County experienced 10 homicide deaths per 100,000, 288 violent crimes per 100,000, and 24 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

The Guide

“Old Union County Courthouse, Monroe, NC ” by Lesley Looper via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 631.52 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 239,859 White: 81.6% Black/African American: 12.3% American Indian: 0.6% Asian: 3.4% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 2.0% Hispanic/Latino: 11.4% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

53%

Piedmont Region

Union County Union County is part of the Catawba and Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basins and is neighbored by Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and Stanly counties.

Union County, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, was formed in 1842 from Mecklenburg and Anson Counties. Democrats wanted to name it for one of their leaders (Andrew Jackson) and Whigs for one of theirs (Henry Clay), so "Union" was chosen as a compromise. It is situated along the South Carolina border. Early inhabitants of the area included the Waxhaw and Catawba Indians; German, Voter Turnout in 2018 Scotch-Irish, English, and Welsh settlers followed. Monroe, the county 10,193 out of 19,232 Black registered voters participated in seat, was incorporated in 1844 and named for President James Monroe. the 2018 election.

Other communities in the county Downtown Monroe, Union County, NC

include Weddington, Indian Trail, Stallings, Wingate, Marvin, Lake Park, New Salem, and Fairview. Union County's notable physical features include the Rocky River, Lake Twiddy, Lee Branch, and Richardson and Beaverdam Creeks (Kendrick, 1993).

Part of the fast-growing Charlotte metropolitan area, Union County experienced rapid growth in the late twentieth century. By 2004, it had an estimated population of 151,800.

Despite increased urbanization, agriculture remains vital to parts of Union County (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Union County

26% of the population in Union County is Non-White was 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$143,497 (4%) out of $3,453,748 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $128,696 (90%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

25,530 (12%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $5,848 (4%) was spent on purchasing from African American businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report any construction spending with MBEs 2013 2014.

In 2013-2014…

1% of goods and services contracts from Union County Schools were awarded to minority owned

v

$28,894 was the per capita income in Union County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $690,740 in contracts with Union County Schools out of $127,001,378 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $126,704 (18%) and WBEs received $513,642 (74%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$65,892 was the median household income in Union County, and 12% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Union County’s main newspaper is The Enquirer-Journal locally owned and operated by Dale Morefield.

“Sea of Wheat” by Doug Wighton Union County, NC via Flickr

Medicare There are 17,808 citizens of Union County who are Medicare recipients, and 2,123 are African American. There are 6,235 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 21,846 in Northampton County, accounting for 11% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 68,211 households in Union County, 8,637 (13%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 88% of Union County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 32% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 9% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 128,319 (American Community Survey, 2013).

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Union County

26% of the population in Union County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$194,485 (2%) out of $8,890,327 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $160,503 (83%) of HUB dollars

Population

Community College

24,290 (12%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $36,097 (19%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) reported construction totaling $9,400,230 in 2014-2015. Construction spending with MBEs was $397,337, which Black owned businesses received $30,389 (8%) and WBEs received $351,475 (88%).

In 2014-2015…

2%

v

$28,765

of goods and services contracts from Union County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Union County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $716,523 in contracts with Union County Schools out of $36,227,216 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 (0%) and WBEs received $716,523 (100%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$65,893 was the median household income in Union County, and 10% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 5% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Union County’s main newspaper is The Enquirer-Journal locally owned and operated by Dale Morefield.

Medicare There are 22,603 citizens of Union County who are Medicare recipients, and 2,751 are African American.

Educational Attainment 89% of Union County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 32% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 9% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 130,987 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Union County experienced 4 homicide deaths per 100,000, 184 violent crimes per 100,000, and 12 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

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Union County

26% of the population in Union County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$283,980 (3%) out of $8,210,646 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $125,386 (44%) of HUB dollars

Population

Community College

25,691 (11%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $47,294 (17%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report construction spending in 2015- 2016.

In 2015-2016…

2%

v

$29,662

of goods and services contracts from Union County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Union County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $374,129 in contracts with Union County Schools out of $24,797,525 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 (0%) and WBEs received $374,129 (100%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$65,903 was the median household income in Union County, and 9% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in October 2017 was 3.6% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Union County’s main newspaper is The Enquirer-Journal locally owned and operated by Dale Morefield.

Medicare There are 22,603 citizens of Union County who are Medicare recipients, and 2,751 are African American.

Educational Attainment 89% of Union County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 32% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 9% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 130,987 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Union County experienced 4 homicide deaths per 100,000, 184 violent crimes per 100,000, and 12 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Union County

26% of the population in Union County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$165,361 (3%) out of $6,568,930 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $93,850 (57%) of HUB dollars

Population

Community College

25,041 (12%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $5,663 (3%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report construction spending in 2016- 2017.

In 2016-2017…

1.5%

v

$31,185

of goods and services contracts from Union County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Union County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $459,552 in contracts with Union County Schools out of $29,593,777 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 (0%) and WBEs received $457,965 (99%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$67,194 was the median household income in Union County, and 9% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 4.5% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Union County’s main newspaper is The Enquirer-Journal locally owned and operated by Dale Morefield.

Health In 2016, there were 19,618 (9.9%) citizens of Union County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 89% of Union County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 32% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 10% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 137,190 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Union County experienced 4 homicide deaths per 100,000, 184 violent crimes per 100,000, and 12 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Union County

27% of the population in Union County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$135,765 (3%) out of $5,312,408 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $122,872 (91%) of HUB dollars

Population

Community College

25,208 (11%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $1,492 (1%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did not report construction spending in 2017- 2018.

In 2017-2018…

1.2%

v

$32,754

of goods and services contracts from Union County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Union County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $326,040 in contracts with Union County Schools out of $25,549,187 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 (0%) and WBEs received $325,005 (99%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$70,858 was the median household income in Union County, and 9% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 4.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Union County’s main newspaper is The Enquirer-Journal locally owned and operated by Dale Morefield.

Health In 2017, there were 21,198 (10.5%) citizens of Union County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 90% of Union County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 34% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 10% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 140,617 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Union County experienced 3 homicide deaths per 100,000, 211 violent crimes per 100,000, and 10 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Union County

27% of the population in Union County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$362,691 (4%) out of $8,763,283 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at SPCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $105,457 (29%) of HUB dollars

Population

Community College

25,471 (11%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $41,214 (11%) was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) did reported $ 417,000 in construction spending in 2018- 2019.

In 2018-2019…

.68%

v

$34,379

of goods and services contracts from Union County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Union County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $387,390 in contracts with Union County Schools out of $56,841,311 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $71 (0%) and WBEs received $380,528 (98%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$75,397 was the median household income in Union County, and 7% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 3.6% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Union County’s main newspaper is The Enquirer-Journal locally owned and operated by Dale Morefield.

“Spring Grazing” by Lori Bee Union County, NC via Flickr

Health In 2018, there were 25,215 (12.3%) citizens of Union County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 90% of Union County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 34% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 11% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 144,036 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Union County experienced 3 homicide deaths per 100,000, 211 violent crimes per 100,000, and 11 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

The Guide

“Old Store” by Mark Blanchard via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 252.52 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 44,808 White: 45.2% Black/African American: 51.5% American Indian: 0.9% Asian: 0.8% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 1.6% Hispanic/Latino: 8.0% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

45% Voter Turnout in 2018 7,130 out of 15,987 Black registered voters participated in the 2018 election.

Old country store near Kerr Lake, Vance County, NC

Piedmont Region

Vance County Vance County is part of the Roanoke and Tar-Pamlico River Basins and is neighbored by Franklin, Granville and Warren counties.

Rose’s department stores were started in Henderson by brothers Paul H. Rose and T. B. Rose in 1915. Vance County landmarks and historic sites include the county courthouse (1884) and St. John's Episcopal Church (1773).

Cultural institutions include the Kerr Lake Art Society and the Vance County Historical Museum. The county hosts festivals and annual events such as the Vance County Regional Fair, the Memorial Day Weekend Concert in the Park, and the Kerr Lake Art Show.

Vance County agricultural commodities include tobacco, soybeans, horticultural crops, dairy products, and livestock. Manufactures include textiles, glass containers, manufactured homes, apparel, metal fabrications, lumber and wood products, pet food, plastics, and home furnishings. The minerals tungsten, heubnerite, rutile, and sillimanite are mined in the county. The estimated population of Vance County was 43,800 in 2004 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

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Vance County

58% of the population in Vance County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$193,618 (4%) out of $4,512,553 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at VGCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $107,377 (55%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

22,915 (51%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $20,048 (10%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Vance Granville Community College (VGCC) spent 167,808 on construction spending in 2013-2014, and all of it was with women owned businesses.

In 2013-2014…

.05%

Medicare

$17,905

of goods and services contracts from Vance County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Vance County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $30,111 in contracts with Vance County Schools out of $6,296,576 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $22,087 (73%) and WBEs received $6,877 (23%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$34,987 was the median household income in Vance County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 8% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Vance County’s main newspaper is The Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

“Sun Lilly” by Tim Gilliam Vance County, NC via Flickr

There are 7,718 citizens of Vance County who are Medicare recipients, and 3,216 are African American. There are 8,636 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 13,837 in Vance County, accounting for 30% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 16,640 households in Vance County, 386 (2%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 76% of Vance County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 29,552 (American Community Survey, 2013).

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Vance County

58% of the population in Vance County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$245,804 (5%) out of $5,078,206 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at VGCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $169,799 (67%) of HUB.

Population

Community College

22,385 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $11,014 (4%) was spent on purchases of goods & services with Black businesses. Vance Granville Community College (VGCC) did not report any construction spending in 2014-2015.

In 2014-2015…

.08%

Medicare

$18,815

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Vance County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Vance County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $4,043 in contracts with Vance County Schools out of $4,834,681 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 (0%) and WBEs received $3,602 (89%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$34,075 was the median household income in Vance County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 8% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Vance County’s main newspaper is The Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

Warren LeMay via Flickr

There are 10,327 citizens of Vance County who are Medicare recipients and 4,630 are African American.

78% of Vance County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 29,651 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Vance County experienced 19 homicide deaths per 100,000, 556 violent crimes per 100,000, and 20 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

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Vance County

58% of the population in Vance County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$164,396 (2.5%) out of $6,581,656 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at VGCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $112,264 (68%) of HUB. dollars.

Population

Community College

22,115 (49%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $7,297 (4%) was spent on purchases of goods & services with Black businesses.

In 2015-2016…

.94%

Medicare

$18,606

There are 10,327 citizens of Vance County who are Medicare recipients and 4,630 are African American.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Vance County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Vance County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $36,292 in contracts with Vance County Schools out of $3,862,015 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $1,570 (4.3%) and WBEs received $32,353 (89%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$33,316 was the median household income in Vance County, and 24% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2017 was 5.8% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Vance County’s main newspaper is The Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

78% of Vance County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 29,651 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Vance County experienced 19 homicide deaths per 100,000, 556 violent crimes per 100,000, and 20 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Vance County

59% of the population in Vance County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$136,656 (3%) out of $4,456,696 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at VGCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $92,232 (67%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

22,072 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $659 (0.48%) was spent on purchases of goods & services with Black businesses.

In 2016-2017…

.42%

Health

$18,703

of goods and services contracts from Vance County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Vance County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $22,754 in contracts with Vance County Schools out of $5,391,396 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 and WBEs received $22,754 (100%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$32,733 was the median household income in Vance County, and 24% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 2.9% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Vance County’s main newspaper is The Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

In 2016, there were 4,452 (12.4%) citizens of Vance County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 76% of Vance County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 29,683 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Vance County experienced 19 homicide deaths per 100,000, 555 violent crimes per 100,000, and 20 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Vance County

59% of the population in Vance County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$240,824 (5%) out of $4,863,111 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at VGCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $149,900 (62%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

22,124 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $93 (0.03%) was spent on purchases of goods & services with Black businesses.

In 2017-2018…

.79%

Health

$21,188

of goods and services contracts from Vance County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Vance County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $46,564 in contracts with Vance County Schools out of $5,897,817 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $395 (0.8%) and WBEs received $45,922 (99%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$35,246 was the median household income in Vance County, and 23% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 6% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Vance County’s main newspaper is The Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

In 2017, there were 4,304 (12.1%) citizens of Vance County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 78% of Vance County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 29,738 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Vance County experienced 17 homicide deaths per 100,000, 601 violent crimes per 100,000, and 23 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Vance County

60% of the population in Vance County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$233,822 (4%) out of $5,613,722 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at VGCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $185,976 (80%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

22,213 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchases of goods & services with Black businesses.

In 2018-2019…

7%

Health

$23,211

of goods and services contracts from Vance County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Vance County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $419,570 in contracts with Vance County Schools out of $6,364,224 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 and WBEs received $419,570 (100%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$37,282 was the median household income in Vance County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 6% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Vance County’s main newspaper is The Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Paxton Media Group, which is headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky.

“Black Ankle Shack” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

In 2018, there were 4,674 (13.2%) citizens of Vance County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 80% of Vance County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 13% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 29,935 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Vance County experienced 18 homicide deaths per 100,000, 601 violent crimes per 100,000, and 23 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

The Guide

“Raleigh City Hall” by Byoung Wook via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 835.22 square miles 20139 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 1,111,761 White: 68.1% Black/African American: 21% American Indian: 0.8% Asian: 7.5% Pacific Islander: 0.1% Two or more races: 2.5% Hispanic/Latino: 10.3% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

53%

Piedmont Region

Wake County Wake County is part of the Neuse and Cape Fear River Basins and is neighbored by Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett and Johnston counties.

Wake County is one of North Carolina's most urbanized counties, with an estimated population of nearly 724,000 in 2004. It is dominated by the state government and its ancillary institutions, multiple large businesses and corporations located in Research Triangle Park (which straddles the line between Wake and Durham Counties) and other locales around Raleigh, and Voter Turnout in 2018 its outstanding colleges and universities-North Carolina State 76,835 out of 144,971 Black University (1887), Peace College registered voters participated in (1857), Shaw University (1865), Saint

the 2018 election.

Raleigh City Hall, Raleigh, NC

Augustine’s College (1867), and Meredith College (1891) (Murray, 1983).

Wake County farmers continue to produce agricultural goods such as nursery and landscape plants, vegetables, and tobacco. Manufactured products include high-tech items such as digital electronics, telecommunications equipment, measuring devices, and pharmaceuticals. Also produced are electric switch gears, flooring, and refrigeration equipment (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

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Wake County

31% of the population in Wake County was Non-White in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$2,812,300 (5%) out of $60,183,142 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at WTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,314,356 (82%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

191,095 (21%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $66,121 (2%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) spent 2,367,820 on construction spending in 2013-2014, and 2,314,356 (98%) of it was with women owned businesses.

In 2013-2014…

6%

Medicare

$33,166

of goods and services contracts from Wake County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Wake County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $6,488,866 in contracts with Wake County Schools out of $101,297,173 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $95,309 (1%) and WBEs received $1,848,040 (28%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$66,006 was the median household income in Wake County, and 12% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 4% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Wake County’s main newspaper is the News & Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

“Sir Walter Raleigh” by Gerry Dincher Wake County, NC via Flickr

There are 83,586 citizens of Wake County who are Medicare recipients, and 14,460 are African American. There are 41,062 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 88,470 in Wake County, accounting for 10% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 343,627 households in Wake County, 49,156 (14%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 92% of Wake County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 48% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 17% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 601,061 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Wake County

39% of the population in Wake County was Non-White in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$8,427,794 (10%) out of $83,924,289 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at WTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $1,493,780 (18%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

199,791 (20%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $3,541,083 (42%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) spent $38,070,281 on construction spending in 2014-2015, $7,424,232 was HUB spending, $438,418 (6%) of it was with women owned businesses. Black businesses received $952,647 (13%) of the total HUB dollars for goods and services.

In 2014-2015…

17%

$33,727

of goods and services contracts from Wake County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Wake County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $25,403,562 in contracts with Wake County Schools out of $147,709,825 awarded. This met and exceeded the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $80,072 (0%) and women owned businesses received $20,485,938 (81%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$66,346 was the median household income in Wake County, and 12% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 4% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Wake County’s main newspaper is the News & Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

“Yates Mill Country Park, Raleigh, NC” by Sergey Galyonkin via Flickr

Medicare There are 117,785 citizens of Wake County who are Medicare recipients,and 20,577 are African American.

Educational Attainment 92% of Wake County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 48% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 17% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 618,693 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Wake County experienced 3 homicide deaths per 100,000, 261 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Wake County

32% of the population in Wake County was Non-White in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$9,037,897 (9%) out of $100,204,819 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at WTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,557,424 (28%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

207,754 (20%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $3,353,058 (37%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses.

In 2015-2016…

8.7%

Medicare

$34,202

of goods and services contracts from Wake County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Wake County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $11,449,358 in contracts with Wake County Schools out of $131,116,153 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $27,234 (0.2%) and women owned businesses received $7,854,244 (69%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$67,309 was the median household income in Wake County, and 11% lived in poverty in 2015. Unemployment in September 2017 was 3.4% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Wake County’s main newspaper is the News & Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

There are 117,785 citizens of Wake County who are Medicare recipients,and 20,577 are African American.

Educational Attainment 92% of Wake County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 48% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 17% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 618,693 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Wake County experienced 3 homicide deaths per 100,000, 261 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Wake County

32% of the population in Wake County was Non-White in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$3,520,106 (4%) out of $84,731,809 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at WTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,045,464 (58%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

201,975 (20%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $316,461 (9%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses.

Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) spent $593,355 on construction of which $76,400 (12.8%) were contracted out to HUB entities. Black owned business received $0 of HUB dollars while WBEs received $76,400 (100%).

In 2016-2017…

7.1%

Health

$35,752

of goods and services contracts from Wake County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Wake County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $8,574,609 in contracts with Wake County Schools out of $119,215,432 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $12,804 (0.14%) and women owned businesses received $3,010,409 (35%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$70,620 was the median household income in Wake County, and 9% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 4.3% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Wake County’s main newspaper is the News & Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

In 2016, there were 84,547 (9.2%) citizens of Wake County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 92% of Wake County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 50% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 18% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 656,256 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Wake County experienced 3 homicide deaths per 100,000, 261 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Wake County

32% of the population in Wake County was Non-White in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$4,108,840 (5%) out of $78,535,062 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at WTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $2,862,252 (70%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

204,690 (20%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $139,292 (3.3%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses. Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) spent $127,965 on construction of which $0 were contracted out to HUB entities.

In 2017-2018…

4.4%

Health

$37,315

of goods and services contracts from Wake County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Wake County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $8,560,734 in contracts with Wake County Schools out of $194,468,812 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $242,681 (2.8%) and women owned businesses received $2,354,645 (28%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$73,577 was the median household income in Wake County, and 9% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 3.9% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Wake County’s main newspaper is the News & Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

In 2017, there were 93,958 (10%) citizens of Wake County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 93% of Wake County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 51% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 19% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 677,119 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Wake County experienced 3 homicide deaths per 100,000, 245 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Wake County

32% of the population in Wake County was Non-White in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$4,108,840 (9%) out of $56,172,658 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at WTCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $4,214,872 (81%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

207,445 (20%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $104,585 (2%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing with Black businesses.

Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) spent $1,200,093 on construction of which $419,157 (35%) was contracted out to HUB entities.

In 2018-2019…

6%

Health

$39,102

of goods and services contracts from Wake County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Wake County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $8,768,833 in contracts with Wake County Schools out of $141,389,710 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $684,227 (8%) and women owned businesses received $1,776,504 (20%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$76,956 was the median household income in Wake County, and 8% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 3.5% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Wake County’s main newspaper is the News & Observer and is owned and operated by The McClatchy Company, which is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

“Eastern bluebird, Raleigh NC” by Sergey Galyonkin Wake County, NC via Flickr

In 2018, there were 94,851 (10%) citizens of Wake County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 93% of Wake County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 52% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 19% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 694,882 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Wake County experienced 3 homicide deaths per 100,000, 245 violent crimes per 100,000, and 8 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

North Carolina State University 2013 - 2014

2%

$278,101,329

$6,087,597

was the total NCSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSU with minority owned businesses.

of total purchases from NCSU was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2013 - 2014. Black owned businesses received $1,640,048 (27%) and WBEs received $3,775,796 (62%).

HUB Participation NCSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSU Purchasing Office Materials Management Director 919-513-4206 sharon_loosman@ncsu.edu

“Fallen Petals” by Scott Akerman NCSU via Flickr

North Carolina State University 2014 - 2015

“Reynolds Coliseum” by Chuck Allen via Flickr

2% of total purchases from NCSU was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2014 - 2015. Black owned businesses received $2,169,406 (18%) and WBEs received $7,783,388 (64%).

HUB Participation NCSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSU Purchasing Office Materials Management Director 919-513-4206 sharon_loosman@ncsu.edu

$532,087,146

$12,227,267

was the total NCSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina State University 2015 - 2016

2% of total purchases from NCSU was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2015 - 2016. Black owned businesses received $2,119,802 (22%) and WBEs received $5,773,484 (60%).

HUB Participation NCSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSU Purchasing Office Materials Management Director 919-513-4206 sharon_loosman@ncsu.edu

$521,125,343

$9,607,124

was the total NCSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina State University 2016 - 2017

2% of total purchases from NCSU was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2016 - 2017. Black owned businesses received $2,208,784 (20%) and WBEs received $6,744,736 (60%).

HUB Participation NCSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSU Purchasing Office Materials Management Director 919-513-4206 sharon_loosman@ncsu.edu

$531,422,609

$11,171,350

was the total NCSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina State University 2017 - 2018

2% of total purchases from NCSU was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2017 - 2018. Black owned businesses received $2,873,356 (26%) and WBEs received $6,015,542 (55%).

HUB Participation NCSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSU Purchasing Office Materials Management Director 919-513-4206 sharon_loosman@ncsu.edu

$512,801,457

$11,013,455

was the total NCSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSU with minority owned businesses.

North Carolina State University 2018 - 2019

2% of total purchases from NCSU was awarded to minority owned businesses in 2018 - 2019. Black owned businesses received $2,320,555 (22%) and WBEs received $6,405,752 (60%).

HUB Participation NCSU did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

NCSU Purchasing Office Materials Management Director 919-513-4206 sharon_loosman@ncsu.edu

$574,733,696

$10,754,891

was the total NCSU allocated on goods and services.

was the total spent on goods and services at NCSU with minority owned businesses.

The Guide

“Soul City, NC” by Tijuana Brass

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 428.46 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 19,731 White: 40.5% Black/African American: 51.5% American Indian: 5.6% Asian: 0.4% Pacific Islander: <0.1% Two or more races: 2% Hispanic/Latino: 3.8% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

53%

Piedmont Region

Warren County Warren County is part of the Roanoke and Tar-Pamlico River Basins and is neighbored by Franklin, Halifax, Northampton and Vance counties.

After the Civil War, the county's agricultural economy failed to recover, but its black landholders and a new population of freedmen made the county an important, if short-lived, cradle of black political clout during Reconstruction. John Hyman, the first African American to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Congress, hailed from the county. Whites and blacks in Warren County and other surrounding Voter Turnout in 2018 "Black Belt" counties endured economic misfortunes as the state's northeastern 3,775 out of 7,122 Black registered voters participated in counties failed to enjoy the industrial growth seen elsewhere in the state. the 2018 election.

After WWII, the region's blacks began Entrance to Soul City, NC

to find their voices, and many of them played important roles in the local and statewide movements for civil rights.

One of the most prominent was Littleton native Ella Baker, a key figure in the founding of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. In the 1970s civil rights leader Floyd B. McKissick worked to build a new town in Warren County called Soul City, a community meant to foster and celebrate the aspirations of African Americans. (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

Warren County

59%

In 2013-2014…

No Community College

of the population in Vance County was Non-White in 2013.

Population

Community College

11,032 (52%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

No Community College

In 2013-2014…

0%

Medicare

$19,905

of goods and services contracts from Warren County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Warren County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $0 in contracts with Warren County Schools out of $7,903,285 allocated for goods and services. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%.

$34,285 was the median household income in Warren County, and 25% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 8% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Warren County’s main newspaper is The Warren Record Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Womack Publishing Company, which is headquartered in Chatham, Virginia.

“Kelly’s Lake House 8” by Corey Butler Enterprise, NC via Flickr

There are 3,271 citizens of Warren County who are Medicare recipients, and 1,790 are African American. There are 3,658 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 5,246 in Warren County, accounting for 25% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 7,731 households in Warren County, 283 (4%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 77% of Warren County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 14% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,858 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Warren County

61%

In 2014-2015…

No Community College

of the population in Vance County was Non-White in 2014.

Population 10,352 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

Community College

No Community College

In 2014-2015…

0%

Medicare

$19,022

of goods and services contracts from Warren County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Warren County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Warren County Public Schools spent $7,516,422 for the purchase of goods and services and $0 were allocated to Minority businesses.

$34,953 was the median household income in Warren County, and 25% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 8% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Warren County’s main newspaper is The Warren Record Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Womack Publishing Company, which is headquartered in Chatham, Virginia.

“Crabtree Falls” by Kolin Toney via Flickr

There are 4,162 citizens of Warren County who are Medicare recipients, and 2,285 are African American.

Educational Attainment 77% of Warren County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 15% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,803 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Warren County experienced 15 homicide deaths per 100,000, 231 violent crimes per 100,000, and 17 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Warren County

60%

In 2015-2016…

No Community College

of the population in Warren County was Non-White in 2015.

Population 10,243 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

Community College

No Community College

In 2015-2016…

0%

Medicare

$19,354

of goods and services contracts from Warren County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Warren County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Warren County Public Schools reported $6,467,984 spending on goods and services with $0 allocated to minority businesses.

$34,254 was the median household income in Warren County, and 27% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2017 was 6.2% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Warren County’s main newspaper is The Warren Record Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Womack Publishing Company, which is headquartered in Chatham, Virginia.

There are 4,162 citizens of Warren County who are Medicare recipients, and 2,285 are African American.

Educational Attainment 77% of Warren County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 15% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,803 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Warren County experienced 15 homicide deaths per 100,000, 231 violent crimes per 100,000, and 17 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Warren County

62%

In 2016-2017…

No Community College

of the population in Warren County was Non-White in 2016.

Population 10,235 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

Community College

No Community College

In 2016-2017…

2.5%

Health

$19,563

of goods and services contracts from Warren County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Warren County in 2016.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Warren County Public Schools received a total department budget of $3,551,487 for the purchase of goods and services– $45,567 (89%) were allocated to female businesses. $7,095 (12%) was allocated to Asian Americans – The total HUB Dollars spent $197,747 (2.52%) of HUB dollars spent on minority businesses.

$33,913 was the median household income in Warren County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 7% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Warren County’s main newspaper is The Warren Record Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Womack Publishing Company, which is headquartered in Chatham, Virginia.

In 2016, there were 2,396 (16.6%) citizens of Wake County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

Educational Attainment 79% of Warren County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 15% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,437 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Warren County experienced 231 violent crimes per 100,000, and 17 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Warren County

62%

In 2017-2018…

No Community College

of the population in Warren County was Non-White in 2017.

Population 10,119 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

Community College

No Community College

In 2017-2018…

2.5%

Health

$21,543

of goods and services contracts from Warren County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Warren County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $197,747 in contracts with Warren County Schools out of $7,835,224 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $23,968 (12%) and women owned businesses received $166,684 (84%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$35,443 was the median household income in Warren County, and 21% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 6.4% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Warren County’s main newspaper is The Warren Record Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Womack Publishing Company, which is headquartered in Chatham, Virginia.

In 2017, there were 2,308 (16.4%) citizens of Warren County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 80% of Warren County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 16% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 6% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,468 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Warren County experienced 7 homicide deaths per 100,000, 231 violent crimes per 100,000, and 12 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Warren County

62%

In 2017-2018…

No Community College

of the population in Warren County was Non-White in 2018.

Population 10,121 (50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

In 2017-2018…

1.3%

Community College

No Community College

$22,461 was the per capita income in Warren County in 2018.

In 2018, there were 2,289 (16.5%) citizens of Warren County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment

of goods and services contracts from Warren County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $119,223 in contracts with Warren County Schools out of $8,597,191 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $0 and women owned businesses received $119,223 (100%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$35,962 was the median household income in Warren County, and 20% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2017 was 6.2% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Warren County’s main newspaper is The Warren Record Daily Dispatch and is owned and operated by Womack Publishing Company, which is headquartered in Chatham, Virginia.

“ABC Package Store” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Health

81% of Warren County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 16% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 14,417 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Warren County experienced 8 homicide deaths per 100,000, 231 violent crimes per 100,000, and 15 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

The Guide

“Obsolete” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

Quick Facts LAND AREA: 348.14 square miles 2019 POPULATION ESTIMATE: 11,580 White: 48% Black/African American: 48.8% American Indian: 1% Asian: 0.4% Pacific Islander: <0.1% Two or more races: 1.8% Hispanic/Latino: 5.8% (of any race) From State & County QuickFacts, US Census Bureau, 2020.

Coastal Plain Region

Washington County Washington County is part of the Pasquotank, Roanoke and Tar-Pamlico River Basins and is neighbored by Beaufort, Bertie, Hyde, Martin and Tyrrell counties.

Washington County was formed in 1799 from Tyrrell County and named for President George Washington. It is partially bordered by the Albemarle Sound. Early inhabitants of the area included Algonquian Indians, followed

by English settlers. Plymouth, the county seat, was incorporated in 1807 and named for Plymouth, Mass. Other Washington County communities include Roper, Creswell, Cherry, Scuppernong, Pleasant Grove, Voter Turnout in 2018 Westover, Hinson, and Wenona. Besides Albemarle Sound, notable bodies of 2,299 out of 4,447 Black water in the county include the registered voters participated in Roanoke and Scuppernong Rivers, the 2018 election.

Phelps and Pungo Lakes, Beaver Dam

52%

and Kendrick Creeks, and East Dismal Swamp. The Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located in the southeastern corner of the county.

Washington County agricultural products include corn, soybeans, peanuts, tobacco, cotton, cabbage, sage, beans, potatoes, hogs, and poultry. Manufactured products include wood pulp, paper, plywood, lumber, pallets, clothing, rope, and processed peanuts. Washington County's estimated population was 13,500 in 2004 (Powell & Mazzocchi, 2006).

77 Abandoned Farm, Washington County, NC

Washington County

52% of the population in Washington County was NonWhite in 2013.

In 2013-2014…

$422,456 (15%) out of $2,737,789 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at BCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $405,754 (96%) for purchasing.

Population

Community College

6,646 (49%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $437 (0%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from African American businesses. Beaufort Community College (BCC) did not report any money spent on construction.

In 2013-2014…

20%

Medicare

$18,779

of goods and services contracts from Washington County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Washington County in 2013.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $406,079 in contracts with Washington County Schools out of $2,041,032 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $392,708 (97%) and WBEs received $13,371 (3%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$34,936 was the median household income in Washington County, and 27% lived in poverty in 2013. Unemployment in March 2015 was 9% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Washington County’s main newspaper is The Washington Daily News and is owned and operated

by Boone Newspapers, which is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. “_IGP5370 Pano Color RS” by JMMelee via Flickr

There are 2,877 citizens of Washington County who are Medicare recipients, and 1,202 are African American. There are 2,649 African American citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. The total Medicaid eligible population is 3,739 in Washington County, accounting for 18% of the populace.

County Wealth Out of 5.056 households in Washington County, 120 (2%) earn more than $150,000 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Educational Attainment 79% of Washington County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 12% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 5% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 8,827 (American Community Survey, 2013).

Washington County

54% of the population in Washington County was NonWhite in 2014.

In 2014-2015…

$350,595 (11%) out of $3,344,876 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at BCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $324,936 (93%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

6,374(50%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $4,406 (1%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Beaufort Community College (BCC) did not report any construction spending.

In 2014-2015…

20%

Medicare

$18,794

of goods and services contracts from Washington County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Washington County in 2014.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $28,891 in contracts with Washington County Schools out of $2,305,902 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $22,453 (78%) and WBEs received $5,438 (19%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and

$33,115 was the median household income in Washington County, and 24% lived in poverty in 2014. Unemployment in March 2015 was 9% (NC Commerce, 2015).

Washington County’s main newspaper is The Washington Daily News and is owned and operated

by Boone Newspapers, which is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Path to the Albemarle Sound from the Hidden Lake camping platform. Near Columbia, NC.

There are 3,119 citizens of Washington County who are Medicare recipients, and 1,312 are African American.

Educational Attainment 78% of Washington County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 8,789 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Washington County experienced 328 violent crimes per 100,000 and 14.2 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Washington County

55% of the population in Washington County was NonWhite in 2015.

In 2015-2016…

$372,032 (10%) out of $3,668,188 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at BCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $306,251(82%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

6,195 (49%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $783 (.21%) of HUB dollars was spent on purchasing from Black businesses. Beaufort Community College (BCC) did not report any construction spending.

In 2015-2016…

3%

Medicare

$20,067

of goods and services contracts from Washington County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Washington County in 2015.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $48,576 in contracts with Washington County Schools out of $1,578,718 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $37,480 (77%) and WBEs received $11,096 (23%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$34,538 was the median household income in Washington County, and 23% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in September 2017 was 5.7% (NC Commerce, 2017).

Washington County’s main newspaper is The Washington Daily News and is owned and operated

by Boone Newspapers, which is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama..

There are 3,119 citizens of Washington County who are Medicare recipients, and 1,312 are African American.

Educational Attainment 78% of Washington County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 4% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 8,789 (American Community Survey, 2016).

Crime and Safety In 2015, Washington County experienced 328 violent crimes per 100,000 and 14.2 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2016).

Washington County

55% of the population in Washington County was NonWhite in 2016.

In 2016-2017…

$236,554 (9.2%) out of $2,564,132 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $224,192 (95%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

6,078 (49%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2016-2017…

.25%

Health

$20,423

In 2016, there were 1,180 (12.7%) citizens of Washington County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.2%.

of goods and services contracts from Washington County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Washington County in 2016.

Educational Attainment

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $4,529 in contracts with Washington County Schools out of $1,787,883 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $3,500 (77%) and WBEs received $1,029 (23%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$33,286 was the median household income in Washington County, and 26% lived in poverty in 2016. Unemployment in March 2016 was 7.1% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Washington County’s main newspaper is The Washington Daily News and is owned and operated

by Boone Newspapers, which is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

79% of Washington County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 10% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 8,641 (US Census Bureau, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2016, Washington County experienced 328 violent crimes per 100,000 and 14 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Washington County

55% of the population in Washington County was NonWhite in 2017.

In 2017-2018…

$300,465 (11.2%) out of $2,673,251 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $280,088 (93%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

5,949 (48%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2017-2018…

.46%

Health

$21,117

of goods and services contracts from Washington County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Washington County in 2017.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $6,981 in contracts with Washington County Schools out of $1,503,399 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $1,500 (21%) and WBEs received $5,481 (79%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$34,557 was the median household income in Washington County, and 25% lived in poverty in 2017. Unemployment in March 2017 was 6.6% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Washington County’s main newspaper is The Washington Daily News and is owned and operated

by Boone Newspapers, which is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

In 2017, there were 1,175 (13.1%) citizens of Washington County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.6%.

Educational Attainment 77% of Washington County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 9% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 8,516 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2017, Washington County experienced 328 violent crimes per 100,000 and 12 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Washington County

55% of the population in Washington County was NonWhite in 2018.

In 2018-2019…

$138,912 (4%) out of $3,266,499 was spent on purchasing of goods and services with minority businesses at MCC. Women business enterprises (WBEs) earned $119,524 (86%) of HUB dollars.

Population

Community College

5,755 (47%) are African American. The minority business participation goal is 10%.

A total of $0 was spent on purchasing from Black businesses.

In 2018-2019…

Health

5%

$21,043

of goods and services contracts from Washington County Schools were awarded to minority owned businesses.

was the per capita income in Washington County in 2018.

Public Schools

Poverty and Income

Minority owned businesses earned $93,149 in contracts with Washington County Schools out of $2,026,077 awarded. This did not meet the HUB participation goal of 10%. Black owned businesses received $12,724 (14%) and WBEs received $76,454 (82%) of total HUB dollars spent on purchases of goods and services.

$35,512 was the median household income in Washington County, and 21% lived in poverty in 2018. Unemployment in March 2018 was 6.3% (NC Commerce, 2020).

Washington County’s main newspaper is The Washington Daily News and is owned and operated

by Boone Newspapers, which is headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

“Sunset on the Albemarle Sound, NC” by Jed Record via Flickr

In 2018, there were 1,129 (12.8%) citizens of Washington County who were uninsured compared to a state average of 12.7%.

Educational Attainment 80% of Washington County residents 25 and older are high school graduates or more, 11% have Bachelor’s degrees or more, and 3% have Master’s degrees or more out of an eligible population of 8,386 (US Census, 2020).

Crime and Safety In 2018, Washington County experienced 328 violent crimes per 100,000 and 16 motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 (University of Wisconsin, 2020).

Visualizations

Discussion and Implications Connecting and Framing Findings: Our research team and HUB Coalition partners made a decision not to include this section (Statistics on Minority Businesses) where it generally ‘would/should be’, in the introduction; because we believed the readers should view, analyze, experience and digest the findings from the report first by reading and processing the clearly noticeable, and sometimes glaring, inequities and disparities for the twenty counties with the highest African American regardless of population in North Carolina. Let us now take a ‘big picture frame’ look at minority businesses nationally and in NC. Viewing this data will help us better understand the broader frame from which we now can assess and discuss finding in this report.

Statistics on Minority-Owned Businesses

Minorities own roughly 30 percent of American businesses, which employ more than seven million Americans and generate $1 trillion in revenues annually.

U.S. News & World Report says that the majority of American small businesses are still owned by Caucasian males. The same holds true for women-owned businesses that make up more than one-half of the entire U.S. population, but only 19.4 percent of businesses in the country The New Pittsburgh Courier says, “most agree that racism, discrimination, and predatory lending are all factors” contributing to the challenges minoritybusiness owners face today. Two big areas of concern, reported by the Charleston Chronicle are that: While African Americans consist of 13 percent of the US population, they only own 7 percent of the businesses.

Almost 1.9 million of the 2 million Black-owned businesses do not have paid employees. The article said if each of these companies could add one or two employees, it could be a solution to help any lingering unemployment issues in the African American community.

There are over 800,000 businesses in North Carolina, and nearly 80 percent of them are owned by white proprietors, even though white residents make up only 65 percent of the state’s population. As a result, people of color make up 35 percent of all North Carolinians but only own 23 percent of the state’s businesses.

These disparities extend beyond simply the number of firms, with systematic barriers preventing entrepreneurs of color from securing a proportional share of sales as well, which ultimately results in businesses of color having a smaller average employee-base than white-owned firms. Munn, 2019

Despite the gains over the past decade, minority business owners are still less likely to receive small business loans over their non-minority business counterparts. The problem is worse for those with less than $500,000 in gross receipts.

The average amounts of small business loans are smaller for the minorityowned company. For a minority business with over $500,000 in gross revenue, the average loan approval was for $149,000. Non-minority business loans average $310,000. Interest rates are more often higher for a minority business.

Many minority business owners assume rejection and fail to even pursue small business funding when starting a small business. www.benetrends.com/ blog/minority-owned-businesses-beyond-the-statistics, 2/11/20 Average amount of small business loans for firms with $500K+ in revenue $320,000

$240,000

$160,000

$310,000.00

$80,000

$149,000.00

$0

Average small business loan White businesses

Non-white businesses

Because policymakers did not require borrowers to report demographic information, it is difficult to determine the distribution of PPP loans according to the race or ethnicity of the business owner. The SBA reports that demographic information was reported for only 1 in 4 PPP loans.

Survey data from early May nevertheless indicates that sufficient aid is not reaching businesses owned by people of color:

Only 12 percent of Black and Latinx small business owners who applied for federal relief have reported receiving the amount they requested, while 26 percent said they had received only a portion of what they had requested. Nearly half of the owners said they expected to close permanently within the next six months.

North Carolina’s Rapid Recovery Loan program provides another source of aid for small businesses that have been hard hit during the pandemic, and the program has distributed $35 million in loans to 996 borrowers - which has received appropriations from the General Assembly and is coordinated by the Golden Leaf Foundation and the North Carolina Rural Center.

Preliminary Rapid Recovery data as of Aug. 11 indicate that while loans are reaching certified HUBs, long-standing inequities may still be preventing relief from flowing to HUBs of color.

While 64 percent of approved borrowers were minority- or female-owned HUBs, 30 percent of approved borrowers were people of color. Black business owners accounted for 30 percent of applications but only 18 percent of approved borrowers (BTC Reports,2019, 2020) Despite Barriers Despite enormous barriers, many entrepreneurs of color have proven that business success can uplift entire neighborhoods and communities. Enterprises such as the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, incorporated in 1899 in Durham, have stood as shining examples of ingenuity, perseverance, and innovation. Businesses of color, inspired by the legacy of North Carolina Mutual, Wheeler Airlines, and Mechanics & Farmers Bank, continue to employ, empower, and serve a diverse set of communities amid changing conditions and uncertain times. BTC Reports, Munn, September 2019.

Historic barriers have blocked expansion of business ownership and business growth for HUBs and the result is that too few businesses owned by people of color have the assets and access to markets and networks to scale up for maximum impact. Policy choices that remove barriers and build connections for businesses owned by people of color matter to the ability of Black and brown communities to thrive. A first step is to drive public dollars to HUBs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are struggling to stay open, and the risk of closure are even greater for businesses owned by people of color. Nearterm support to businesses in the form of grants and low-cost loans as well as technical assistance is important, but a long-term plan for how businesses owned by people of color will be integrated into public contracts and supply chains is essential work for policymakers now.

As the nation and the world continue to grapple with the aftermath and residuals of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing protests to dismantle the existing

structural and systemic inequities of racism, institution after institution, public, private, for-profit, and not-for-profit, have publicly released statements announcing sweeping legislative, policy, and organizational practice changes in response to public outcries and demands. Demands from protesters witnessing, and at the same time experiencing, their involvement in what Dr. Michael Eric Dyson (Late Late Show With James Corden, June 12, 2020) described as “a time when COVID-19 was introduced to COVID-1619.”

In this moment, it is uniquely evident that a complement to the political and social justice movement of African Americans has always been the advancement of technology. From the utilization of the sounds of the river bed to insulate the abolitionist organizing freed slaves to the hashtag activism that held the movement for Black Lives Matter through two presidential cycles, five generations removed from slavery; modifications of modern technology have historically afforded advantages for liberation and elevation of strategy for the global Black south. Our ability to use fragments of social evolution to strategically engineer our movement should be significantly credited for the swift movements of social and political actions of Black citizens in America.

In lieu of the power in the atmosphere and climate for change and change now, the following question seems timely and necessary: How, and in what ways, will leaders and leadership processes and practices in African American communities, from local municipalities to statewide “organizations/associations-“ assess, rethink, plan for, and implement sweeping reforms in how we collectively work to ensure more participation and engagement of governing bodies and their policies and practices?...

“We can’t be about ‘systems change’ in mainstream institutions and Leaders and ‘systems maintenance’ when it comes to how our institutions and Leaders. (Toms, 2014; 2020)

Multi-faceted HUB Engagement/Equity Coordinated Strategy

We suggest that a top-to-bottom approach is needed to prepare African American leaders and communities for the challenges in the post-pandemic USA is necessary and required. Also required will be what Toms et al. (2014) described as a need to create “capacity-competent leaders and leadership processes” grounded in building contextual leadership. Capacity-competent leadership demonstrates skills in planning, developing, and implementing shared visions. Competent leadership is also accepting of the shared responsibility for the workload and the shared recognition of achievement (Toms et al., 2014; Toms, 2020).

To achieve maximum focus and positive impact on eradicating the challenges that consistently plague historically underutilized businesses, local municipalities and state agencies must partner to create and implement a well-coordinated and multi-faceted strategy through: Coordinated planning and development for policy and practice changes in: 1. Procurement processes 2. Better enforcement of reporting and meeting state-level spending goals 3. Changes in statutes 4. More intentional technical assistance 5. Consistent communication strategies 6. Ongoing development of local capacity for impactful civic engagement

The following are examples of varying multifaceted strategies to intentionally address challenges and roadblock for minority owned businesses.

Notable Examples of Notable Accelerator model for minority businesses include:

• Greensboro Minority Business Accelerator Borrowing heavily from the Cincinnati accelerator model, the Greensboro Minority Business Accelerator (GMBA) was founded to embrace the voices and perspectives of well-positioned businesses of color in Guilford County. Since the beginning of the task-force in 2015, its mission has been to foster the growth of local firms of color and to expand the region’s diverse entrepreneurial business sector. In an effort to situate business support, as the foundation of its efforts the GMBA has sponsored workshops, seminars, credit counseling, and wraparound services that focus on topics such as how to win a bid and managing business finances. The coordinated effort appears to be working in Greensboro.

Not only has the accelerator helped to generate $2.1 million in revenue, but several companies have also increased their workforce. Testimonials laud the effectiveness of the program, specifically its focus on relationship building. C2 Contractors owner CC Lamberth said that there “was nothing like the GMBA in the state.”

Greenville, SC: The Minority Business Accelerator is the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s primary economic development initiative designed to build a well-rounded resilient economy based on the region’s rich diversity. As Greenville is the major economic engine of upstate South Carolina, the Chamber has committed to fast-tracking the development of high potential enterprises of color by investing in their readiness and deliberate supplier diversity efforts.

• Chattanooga, TN: Chattanooga’s INCubator has engaged 556 companies with a three-year program designed to help entrepreneurs take advantage of progressive development and a startup ecosystem. Housed in a space larger than two football fields, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center has created an “entrepreneur’s paradise.” Motivated individuals have the freedom and resources to plan, develop, attract, and build success in the third largest incubator in the country.

• Boston, MA: In January of 2018, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce launched its Pacesetters Initiative, where local firms of color are paired with chamber member organizations, based on the model of the Cincinnati MBA. By March, the Initiative inked its first deal between Done Right Building Services and Tufts Health Plan, demonstrating a commitment to address wealth and opportunity disparities in the region.

Our research concurs with a Budget & Tax Center report by Munn & McHugh (2018) which suggest while these accelerator efforts are significant and promising in larger markets; a more multifaceted community-based strategy may be necessary in smaller more rural population centers where system change and change processes vary. They state:

“However, consideration must be given to the challenges inherent in smaller North Carolina population centers. Identifying HUBs and HUB-eligible enterprises and pairing them with willing corporate partners, while simultaneously attracting investment dollars, may prove heavy lift for towns like Shelby, Wilson, Rocky Mount, and Marion given structural barriers and historical precedent. An effort to expand accelerators should, therefore, be paired with intentional policy and systems change that can drive public contracts to businesses of color, ensure capital is available for expansion, and technical assistance systems are embedded in existing service networks and consistently measured for their engagement of firms of color. By innovatively matching supply with demand, accelerators have created a system where firms of color have a path to build experience and relationships with corporate partners resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes. Accelerators employ strategies that mitigate the impact of many longstanding barriers such as access to capital, access to business

support and differential contracting opportunities, and inequitable procurement policy. When executed successfully, firms of color thrive.”

Conclusion

“Tar Heel School” by Gerry Dincher via Flickr

The U.S. census reports that minorities will be in the majority by 2050. This means that more companies will be owned/operated by minorities, more jobs created and filled by minorities and more products and services produced for and sold to this emerging market. By definition, this alone should argue for increased entrepreneurial support and opportunities; however, given the longitudinal inequities and disparities noted in these findings, ‘we have not arrived’. The Guide Report lays some baselines for further assessing and beginning to “Think” about and discuss how we need to “Rethink”: our definitions of minority businesses, our definitions of how we see, believe and act on equity and justice, our explanations regarding long standing documented evidence of inequity for minority businesses in North Carolina and what legislative, policy and, practice changes are needed to “Bring things level” (Munn & McHugh, BTC 2018).

And, lastly, did COVID-19’s cessation of everything normal reset our “being” on some “humanity” scale or continuum? Did it cleanse our palates so that we might be readily open to the tastes of old spices in new combinations, “justice and equality for all?” (Toms, 2020).

Dr. Forrest Toms, Principal Investigator

Dr. Tanya Ayscue, Team Lead

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Creators of The Guide

Dr. Rochelle Cook, Team Lead

Dr. Lonnie Cockerham, Editor

Dr. Will Munn, Lead Designer

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Ibid.

Doss, J. P. (December 4, 2019). Interesting facts & statistics about Black-owned businesses. New Pittsburgh Courier.

Charleston Chronicle. (November 24, 2018). There are over 2 million Black-owned businesses in the U.S. The Charleston Chronicle.

Munn, W. (December 2018). Powering up prosperity: Accelerating businesses of color in North Carolina. BTC Reports.

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Minority-owned business: Beyond the statistics. (February 11, 2020). www.benetrends.com/blog/ minority- owned-businesses-beyond-the-statistics Hodges-Copple, S. (September 2020). Businesses owned by people of color face a long road to COVID-19 recover. BTC Brief.

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