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It's been about nine weeks since the state's Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) office was closed after 27 years — the byproduct of anti-Diversity, Equity and Inclusion legislation inserted into the 2025-27 state budget compromise.

The audience applauds at the Business Leadership Summit at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro on Thursday.

WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record

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Gerry McCants speaks at the Business Leadership Summit at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum on Thursday.

WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record

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N.C. Department of Administration Secretary Gabriel Esparza speaks at Thursday's summit.

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N.C. Senator Gladys Robinson introduces N.C. Department of Administration Secretary Gabriel Esparza at Business Leadership Summit at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum in Greensboro on Thursday.

WOODY MARSHALL, News & Record

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