CATS DBE Program
CATS DBE Program
Interested in doing business with the Charlotte Area Transit System? Become a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise!
As a recipient of Federal funding from the US Department of Transportation, the City of Charlotte/CATS is required to administer a Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Program. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, as described in CFR 49 Part 26, offers certified DBEs equal opportunity to compete for federally funded contracts.
To learn more about the CATS DBE program, visit RideTransit.org.
Meet the Primes: South End Station Information & Networking Event
Meet the Primes: South End Station Information & Networking Event
CATS is building a new South End Station on the LYNX Blue Line and we want you to be part of it!
Join the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), Stacy Witbeck, and Kimley-Horn for an exclusive opportunity to learn about subcontracting scopes, DBE goals, and upcoming opportunities related to the South End Station project.
Representatives from the City of Charlotte’s Small Business Program and the NCDOT-UCP Civil Rights/DBE Certification Unit (Divisions 10–14) will also be onsite to answer your questions about DBE/MWSBE certifications and how to participate in future projects.
This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with other small businesses and learn ways to get involved with CATS and other City of Charlotte contracting opportunities.
In addition to the South End Station project, learn about other upcoming CATS opportunities:
We encourage your participation as we work to create equitable contracting opportunities for certified DBEs and small businesses.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC) Room 266
600 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Parking: Validated at CMGC Garage (232 S. Davidson St.)
Format: In-person (networking and Q&A)
Refreshments: Provided
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