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MINORITY & WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

MWBE

MWBE Certification is a state-level and/or local-level registration depending on your location(s). MWBE Certification is a registration designating your business at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by minority women.

The purpose is to provide minority women a level playing field in government and corporate contracting.
The goal is to help minority women-owned businesses thrive and promote equality for minority women in contracting.

MWBE Benefits

MWBE Certification makes your business more appealing to State, Local, and Municipal agencies. In addition, large corporations typically have supplier diversity programs to ensure that a percentage of their budgets are used to buy products/services from MWBE Certified businesses.

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  • Access to Contract Opportunities

    Access to government and private sector contracts that are specifically set aside for minority women-owned businesses. This can open doors to new business and revenue streams that may not have been available otherwise.

  • Competitive Edge

    Gives you a competitive edge when bidding for contracts, as it demonstrates that you meet certain standards and criteria, making you a preferred choice among buyers.

  • Help Government and Corporations Meet Diversity Goals

    Prime contractors and corporations need qualified, Certified MWBE to meet their subcontracting plans and diversity goals for larger government contracts and to promote equality in the workplace. This is a great way to gain performance history.

  • Networking Opportunities

    Provides opportunities to connect with other minority women-owned businesses and potential clients through various events and networking opportunities to help you build new relationships with industry contacts.

  • Access to Funding and Resources

    Access to training and resources, such as webinars, loans, grants, purchasing networks, and training programs, which can help your business grow and succeed.

  • Improved Credibility

    Improve the credibility of your business, as it demonstrates that you have been independently verified as minority women-owned and meet certain standards, instilling trust and confidence among clients and partners.

MWBE Eligibility

MWBE Eligibility

  • Business owner must be a U.S. Citizen operating a for-profit business.

  • 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a member(s) of an 'ethnic minority' group who is at least 25% African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, or Native American.

  • The top executive officer responsible for managing the daily operations has experience in the business’s field of endeavor, and must be a minority and primary owner of the business spending at least 40 hours per week at the business.

  • The business has been in operation for at least one year with proof of business transactions in the geographic area of the certifying agency. (may vary by location)

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FAQ's

Am I eligible for certification if I recently started my business?
No, typically the business needs to have been in operation for at least one year with proof of business transactions in the geographic area of the certifying agency. (may vary by certifying location)
Is there a submission fee paid directly to the certifying agency for my WMBE Certification?
No, depending on the location for certification there is no fee direct fee paid to the certifying agency.
Does my WMBE Certification have to be renewed annually?
No, depending on the location for certification it can be from a one to five year renewal cycle.

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