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Wake County proclaims Minority Enterprise Development Month to highlight local minority- and women-owned businesses
Summary
Commissioners proclaimed October 2025 as Minority Enterprise Development Month, citing Census data that roughly 21% of Wake County businesses are minority-owned and 23% are women-owned; Vice Chair Myle read the proclamation and moved its adoption.
The Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Minority Enterprise Development Month, calling attention to the role minority- and women-owned businesses play in the county's economy.
Vice Chair Myle read the proclamation and noted U.S. Census Bureau figures cited in the text: "approximately 21% of businesses in Wake County are minority owned and 23% women owned," and moved to adopt the proclamation. The board seconded and approved the proclamation by voice vote.
Commissioners thanked local business owners and emphasized county efforts to encourage participation by minority- and women-owned enterprises on advertised projects and procurement opportunities.
