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Attendees 2023 Survey

Based on completed surveys

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Top Career Fields In Attendance:

Real Estate (Development & Realtors)

Business Consultants/Coaches

Medical Services/Mental Health 
Banking/Finance
Construction (Commercial & Residential)

Tech/Software
 

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Top Interest of Attendees:

Startup Capital/Grants

Business Certifications
Real Estate (Commercial/Personal)
Lines Of Credit [Business & Personal]
Insurance (Business & Personal)
Investment, Trust, & Wealth Management

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Survey Results:

✓ Female Attendees 53.33% and Male Attendees 46.67%

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✓ Largest age groups represented 35-45, and 50-55

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✓ Small Business & Minority Owned 60% & Corporate Professionals 40%.

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✓ The surveys reflect that the 2023 Combined Annual Gross Revenue of attendees is $61,556,000usd

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✓ The surveys reflect that the average gross annual earnings of the small & minority business owners in attendance is roughly $410,373usd

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✓ The surveys reflect that 98% of the attendees anticipate returning to this
event next year in 2024.

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✓ The surveys reflect that 10% of individuals in attendance are within local

government and or a community leader within Charlotte.

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✓ The surveys reflect that 90% of the small and minority business owners reside
and or have office(s) located in Charlotte, NC or surrounding counties.

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✓ The surveys reflect that 100% of the small and minority business owners would
like to work with Fortune Corporations in the future and would like to be
considered for outsourcing.

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✓ The surveys reflect that 100% of the attendees would like to be considered for
city, county, and state contracts.

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✓ The surveys reflect that 100% of the attendees would like access to lines of
credit, business loans, and start-up capital/grants.

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✓ The surveys reflect that 90% of the attendees were not aware of the local or state
business/vendor certifications that they are entitled too as a small & minority business owner.

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