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Attendees 2022 Survey

Based on completed [filled out] surveys

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Top Career Fields In Attendance:

Real Estate Development (Commercial & Residential)
Banking/Finance

Technology (IT & Softwares)
Construction

Business Coaches

Trucking (haulage & courier)
Medical / Insurance

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Top Interest of Attendees:

Business Protection

Certifications
Real Estate (Commercial/Personal)
Lines Of Credit [Business & Personal] (Primary & Secondary)
Startup Capital/Grants
Insurance (Personal & Business)
Trust & Wealth Management

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Survey Results:

✓ Female Attendees 60% and Male Attendees 40%

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✓ Largest age groups represented 35-44 and 45-54

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✓ The surveys reflect that the average gross annual earnings of the small & minority business owners in attendance is roughly $506,100usd.

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✓ The surveys reflect that the 2022 Combined Annual Gross Revenue of attendees is $25,305,000usd

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✓ The surveys reflect that 100% of the attendees anticipate returning to this
event next year in 2023.

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✓ The surveys reflect that 5% of individuals in attendance are within local

government and or a community leader within Charlotte.

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✓ The surveys reflect that 95% of the small and minority business owners reside
and or have (need of) 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 free
business/vendor certifications/registrations that they are entitled too as a small &
minority business owner in the City of Charlotte, State of NC, and Mecklenburg County.