VBE/SDVBE
MBE
(Minority Business Enterprise)
MBE Certification is a state-level registration that designates your business as being at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by an ‘ethnic minority’ individual(s).
The purpose of the MBE Certification is to provide opportunities for minority-owned businesses to access government contracts and expand their presence in the marketplace.
MBE Benefits
MBE 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 MBE Certified businesses.
MBE Eligibility
MBE Eligibility
Qualification Criteria to be a MBE Certified Small Business with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):
FAQ's
Am I eligible for certification if I recently started my business?
Yes, MBE Certification guidelines do not preclude emerging or start-up businesses from being certified, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements and provide the necessary documentation.
I am a resident alien/green card holder, am I eligible for MBE Certification?
No, unfortunately not. Resident aliens or green cardholders do not qualify to for MBE Certification.
Is there a submission fee paid directly to the certifying agency for my MBE Certification?
Yes, there is a submission fee paid directly from you to the certifying agency in addition to our processing fee. The submission fee is based on revenue and geographical area, typically between $300 – $400.
Does my MBE Certification have to be renewed annually?
Yes, there is an annual processing fee and submission fee paid directly from you to the certifying agency based on revenue and geographical area, typically between $300 – $400.
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