Abstract
This paper presents an in-depth description of Minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) in the State of North Carolina. The paper further examines the role of Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) in the state as well. According to the paper, the goal for the state is to reach a 10% participation rate by minority, women and disadvantaged businesses in the local market.

From the Paper
"Minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) in the State of North Carolina is focused on by the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) office ("Historically", 2002, p. 1). The goal for the state is to reach a 10% participation rate by minority, women and disadvantaged businesses in the local market. By 2002 this rate had only reached slightly over 8% ("Historically", 2002, p. 1). The public policy regarding minority, women and disadvantaged businesses impacts the government of Charlotte, North Carolina for several reasons. First, strengthening the relationship between these businesses and the..."

Tags:public, policy, business

Abstract
This paper discusses the minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) in the State of North Carolina, which is focused on by the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) office. The paper describes the goal for the state in terms of MWDBE and the objectives of the policy. The paper then looks at the pros of the public policy related to minority, women and disadvantaged businesses and how the policy can be successfully implemented.

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"This can be accomplished through dedicated workers that strive to achieve organizational goals and that have the training and skills to ensure that the public policy is beneficial to all stakeholders in Charlotte. The Partnership for Public Service of the United States believes that this is possible when the right people are recruited, who believe that the issues associated with the community are essential to the well being of all people ("Welcome", n.d.). Yet, in order to attract the right people to accomplish this task the organization must be capable of providing a working environment that supports the desire to successfully serve the public."

Tags:policy, implementation, market, HUB

Abstract
This paper describes the Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWBDE), which was originally intended to assist societal groups in achieving success in business through public policy. The paper further states that the MWBDE sought to create an environment in which minorities, women and disadvantaged business owners could realize their goals of business operation and be supported in their efforts to provide services and products to larger industries and the local government.

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"Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWBDE) Evaluation of Public Policy Issue The Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWBDE) was intended to assist societal groups in achieving success in business through public policy. Pearson, Fawcett and Cooper (1993) state that the MWBDE public policy sought to create an environment in which minorities, women and disadvantaged business owners could realize their goals of business operation and be supported in their efforts to provide services and products to larger industries and the local government (p. 71). The design of the policy, therefore, was structured to produce desired results..."

Tags:business, public, policy

Abstract
This paper discusses "The Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" (MWBDE) set up to assist minority groups to achieve success in business through public policy. The paper finds that, although the program has been successful in general in some cases, the public policy has conflicted with other local government regulations. The paper relates that women in particular often found that they were being ignored by governmental and business entities.

Outline:
Evaluation of Public Policy Issue
Affect on Stakeholders
Public Policy Utilization
Evaluation of Competing Interest

From the Paper
"In general the MWBDE public policy was created to benefit the entire community, to include minorities, women and disadvantaged business owners, through their interactions with government and the larger established businesses in the community. The core of the policy provides a means of positively impacting consumers, business owners and the government through business exchanges that ensure growth. However, Langbein and Wilson (1994) contend that these intended benefits have not always been realized because of added local regulations that affect MWBDE groups.
"Langbein and Wilson (1994) discuss the fact that the MWBDE public policy often impacts business owners through local government regulations, which are intended to benefit these entities (p. 259). Langbein and Wilson (1994) state that in many cases the location of a business will determine the costs of the items being sold, the type of items sold and the public sectors that the business may serve. This is because the local government, through zoning laws and taxing determines the standards for business operation in different locales. For example, within public airports the government may implement regulations in which the business is allowed to only sell certain items and these items mist be priced competitively against the prices within other regional airports (Langbein & Wilson, 1994, p. 259). Additionally, local governments generally place airport taxes on these items that are beyond the normal taxation limits found n the surrounding community (p. 259). These taxes are then collected by the government and used for local community need, such as the operation of the local government, roads and schools. The policies do not change in relation to these types of businesses because the local government begins to depend on the income that they produce for the government and alteration of these regulations would mean restructuring of funding or the loss of continuing programs."

Tags:public-policy, disadvantage, competition

Abstract
This paper discusses the implications of economic development, particularly in the form of enterprise zones. The paper defines enterprise zones and discusses their purpose, and focuses on the strengthening of enterprise zones in the state of North Carolina. The paper also looks at the cost benefit analysis and the incentives for the government to set up th development programs in the form of minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) programs. Finally, the paper looks at the ethical consequences associated with the programs.

Table of Contents:
Enterprise Zones
Enterprise Zone and Economic Development
Cost Benefit Analysis
Incentives
Ethical Consequences
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The city of Charlotte focuses consistently on the needs of the community and the ethical standards that are essential in evaluating programs and the populations that those programs affect ("City", 2006, p. 14). In some locations the economic development initiatives that have been attempted through the creation of enterprise zones have not been affective because of the government's willingness to bend rules regarding enterprise zone policies and support wealthy business owners. Yet, in North Carolina this issue was alleviated with the changes in the policies associated with enterprise zones in 1999. It is for this reason that it is evident that the inclusion of MWBDE businesses within enterprise zones in North Carolina would be handled with the utmost ethical considerations, leading to a successful partnership between enterprise zones and the disadvantaged businesses in the zone areas."

Tags:MWDBE, cost, initiative

Abstract
This paper discusses minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWBDE), beginning by defining an enterprise zone as an area that is considered in need of revitalization. The writer explains that enterprise zones traditionally have a high poverty rate, high unemployment and low-income levels. Further, the paper explains, enterprise zones are specifically created by the states and are intended to boost the economic future of the area through the addition of industry. The paper then focuses on how MWBDE can affect economic development in these enterprise zones.

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"When industries move into an enterprise zone, those industries are often given tax incentives when they hire individuals from the surrounding community and the businesses are given tax breaks for establishing them selves in the area. Enterprise zones are considered a positive inclusion into the local environment, therefore, because they assist in altering the course of the community and providing potential relief from poverty."

Tags:enterprise, zones, mwdbe

Abstract
This paper discusses the potential impact that e-business initiatives can have on a business enterprise. Additionally, the paper examines the pervasive impact that such initiatives have on the overall corporate strategy. The paper concludes that essentially, shifting corporate strategy, either partially or completely, to an e-business operating model has a profound impact on how an enterprise functions.

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"This document discusses the potential impact that e-business initiatives can have on a business enterprise. Additionally, the pervasive impact that such initiatives have on overall corporate strategy is examined. Essentially, shifting corporate strategy, either partially or completely, to an e-business operating model has a profound impact on how an enterprise functions. Electronic business (e-business) might be considered as a type of business..."

Tags:e, business, concepts, strategy

Abstract
This paper discusses the evolution of the women's business suit. It begins by discussing the development of women's jackets from as far back as 1550. It looks at their function and practicality, as well as their fashion and stylishness. The paper particularly focuses on the role of the women's suit in business and the messages that it conveys.

From the Paper
"Today in her speech before an assembled audience of women leaders, even the editor of a women's fashion magazine, Glamour, wears a conservative suit, not one of the pastel confections of the 1950s. Everyone in the audience, all women wear suits. "To look professional and be taken seriously, you need to wear a jacket," is the testimony one style consultant (Givhan, 2006). Granted, women's business attire has become more "relaxed, more feminine and more flattering," since the 1970s, taking into consideration the different shapes of a women's form. Just as women no longer have to prove themselves to be the same as men to succeed in the boardroom, women no longer have to dress exactly like men to be taken seriously. But although dresses "might be ideal for a dinner or luncheon," they "are not favored by women looking to flash a little power" (Givhan, 2006). A suit jacket continues to exude power, and while it can be sexy and feminine, today no professional women's wardrobe is complete without a business suit."

Tags:power, fashion, jacket, wardrobe

Abstract
This paper discusses the constraints placed on women since the colonial period in business and analyses its importance.

Abstract
This paper describes the local mitigation strategy set up in St. Lucie County 1998 after the devastation to the area from hurricanes Jeanne and Frances. The paper discusses the three entities that work together to address issues that adversely affect the citizens of the area and provide methods that ensure that the least amount of "impact" is realized following a "man-made or natural hazard". The author concludes that the communication plans for public policy programs follow one specific format in general, the creation of a central authority that oversees the program and that considers the needs of all stakeholders.

Outline:
Local Mitigation Strategy for St. Lucie County
Wage Labor Policy
Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Head Start in Nevada
Evaluate the Roles of Elected and Appointed Officials
Evaluate How Competing Interests Were Balanced and Tradeoffs Made
Conclusion

From the Paper
"St. Lucie County developed a local mitigation strategy in 1998 after the devastation to the area from hurricanes Jeanne and Frances ("Local", n.d., para. 1). The local mitigation strategy is comprised of "three municipalities within the County, the local business community, and non-profit organizations" ("Local", n.d., para. 1). These entities work together to address issues that adversely affect the citizenry of the area and provide methods that ensure that the least amount of "impact" is realized following a "manmade or natural hazard" ("Local", n.d., para. 2).
"The local mitigation strategy calls for a steering committee that works to alleviate concerns that have previously been felt by the community in other situations. The committee develops a list of issues that have priority for the community and that are the first to receive federal funding, should a hazard occur. The communications between the three primary groups that oversee the needs of the community stakeholders are then addressed through the existence of the steering committee, which acts on their behalf in situations related to community concern."

Tags:hurricanes, community, communication