Studies & Reports

Economic Disparity

The amount of work going to minority contractors in Greensboro is still too low. African American taxpayers pay 35% of the city’s taxes, but black-owned businesses earn only 2% of the money that the city spends on public projects.

Earl Jones • Co-Founder, Greensboro Business League

Guilford County & City of Greensboro Disparity Study Reveals

Data from both a 2018 study, and more recently, a 2023 study, shows statistically significant under-utilization of Minority and Women Business Enterprises found in Prime Contracting for Construction, Architecture & Engineering, Professional Services and Other Services.

Study Published by Griffin & Strong • Attorneys & Public Policy Consultants

Waiting for Change

Every day that we are waiting is another day that this city knowingly and willingly continues to award contracts to majority firms and overlooking the minority.

Sondra Wright • NAACP President; Board Member, Greensboro Business League
Greensboro & Guilford County MBWE Disparity Study
Griffin & Strong

Study reveals economic disparity among black-owned businesses and includes recommendations for eliminating and preventing discrimination in the awarding of public contracts.

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Economic Impact of Black Enterprises in East Greensboro
Thompson-Mitchell

Thompson-Mitchell Consulting completed the Economic Impact of Black Enterprises in East Greensboro project for the Greensboro Business League, Inc. (GBL) in 2021.

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The purpose of the organization is to eliminate race based discrimination in the private and public sector in contracting, financing, and procurement in Greensboro, North Carolina.