Black and minority business owners press NC leaders for new state contracting goals

By: Trevon Spencer

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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GREENSBORO — For years, Gerald Carr knew where to turn when his Charlotte construction company needed help navigating North Carolina’s state contracting system.

Now, Carr said, the rules have changed and businesses like his are scrambling to figure out what comes next.

Carr, CEO of All-Pro Builders and Restorations, was among the dozens of Black and minority business owners and advocates who gathered in Greensboro Thursday to press state leaders …

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