City of Charlotte  
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center  
600 East 4th Street  
Charlotte, NC 28202  
Meeting Agenda  
Monday, May 4, 2026  
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room  
CH-14  
Economic Development and Workforce  
Council Committee  
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Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, Chair  
Council Member Dante Anderson  
Council Member J.D. Mazuera Arias  
City Council Member LaWana Mayfield  
Council Member Victoria Watlington  
11:00 a.m. Economic Development and Workforce City  
Council Committee Meeting  
The public and the media can view the meeting on the Government Channel or on the city's  
YouTube Channel.  
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1.  
Mobility Impact Report + Gap Analysis - 45 Minutes  
Staff Resource(s):  
Monica Allen, City’s Manager’s Office,  
Danielle Frazier, Special Assistant to City Manager, Workforce Development  
Sha Rana, Director Economic Development  
Edward McKinney, Special Assistant to City Manager  
Cheryl Wright, Director Contracting and Procurement  
Explanation  
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An update will be provided on the impact report that focuses on workforce and business  
investments needed to support transit and transportation in the region.  
Action: Informational  
(6) Certified Small Business Uses City Contract to Install Solar Street Lines in Arrowood SIA - YouTube  
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ALqpeIvbns&t=3s>  
01 JED Presentation 5-4-26 Final  
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2.  
Upcoming Council Action - Eastland Yards - 15 Minutes  
Staff Resource(s):  
Todd DeLong, Economic Development  
Explanation  
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Staff will provide a brief update regarding upcoming Council actions in May.  
Action: Informational  
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3.  
CBIAC Update - 10 Minutes  
Staff Resource(s):  
Monica Allen, City Manager’s Office  
Guests: Zahn Patin, President of the Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory Committee (CBIAC)  
Explanation  
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The Charlotte Business Inclusion Advisory Committee (CBIAC) that represents a variety of  
businesses and whose members are appointed by the City Council will present its report to  
Committee.  
Action: Informational  
03 CBIAC_2025_Annual_Report_Revised V2  
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4.  
ED Project Prioritization - 10 Minutes  
Staff Resource(s):  
Alyson Craig, Deputy City Manager  
Explanation  
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Staff will provide a brief introduction to upcoming ED projects that may come before Committee and  
Council in upcoming months.  
Action: Informational  
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5.  
Small Business Month/Upcoming Events - 10 Minutes  
Staff Resource(s):  
Shahid Rana, Economic Development Department  
Explanation  
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This presentation will highlight key economic development events taking place in May.  
Action: Informational  
#31DaysofBiz 2026 Recap Video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?  
v=4wRCC7GNg2k&list=PLu5-dD-0UcL74ru_cNJ-j7DLOxzb2iWmZ&index=2>  
05 Small Business_ 04 May 2026. EDW Committee  
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Adjournment