FedBiz Access - MBE (Minority Owned Business) Certification Assistance

MBE Certification
(Minority Business Enterprise)

Businesses that are certified as minority-owned can take advantage of special government and corporate programs, including increased access to contracting opportunities via set-aside and sole-source contracts.

Benefits for MBE Certified Companies Include:

- Qualify for federal (including certain state and local) set-aside contracts for minority-owned businesses

- Government and corporate entities limit competition through set-asides and sole-source contracts specifically for MBE registered minority-owned businesses

- The government may provide certain federal and state tax incentives to businesses that choose to work with minority-owned businesses

- Access to business training and counseling opportunities

- Contract and marketing opportunities through the National Minority Supplier Development Council

- Participation in MBE may help lead to qualification in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses

- Certification may also help you get attention from corporations seeking to work with minority-owned businesses

- Use of MBE logos for marketing purposes

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