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Equal Business Opportunity Program Repeal and State Legislation

Durham

Summary

Council members expressed deep disappointment over state legislation repealing minority and women-owned business participation programs, discussing alternative data collection and educational strategies to support small local businesses.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Loss of structured minority contracting frameworks; reliance on small local business programs.

✅Who benefits

Small local businesses eligible for general municipal procurement programs.

⚠️Who could be affected

Minority and women-owned business enterprises losing dedicated procurement protections.

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