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NC Cuts HUB Office for Minority Businesses | Raleigh News
North Carolina just axed a 25-year-old office designed to level the playing field for minority-owned businesses — and it’s sparking outrage, job losses, and urgent calls for action. The Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), which certified and supported diverse contractors securing nearly 7.2% of state spending, is gone — along with the Office of Minority Health. Lawmakers say it’s about saving money and promoting “merit,” but critics warn this move sidelines vital support for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Ten staffers are out of work, and organizers are rallying at a…
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