These are some of the agencies that can certify your small or diversity-owned business. Please contact the agencies directly for further information. | |
SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) | |
8(a): | |
The applicant firm must be a small business, must be unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who are of good character and citizens of the United States, and must demonstrate potential for success. | |
HUBZone: | |
To participate in the HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program, a concern must be determined to be a "qualified HUBZone small business concern." A firm can be found to be a qualified HUBZone concern, if: | |
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SDB: | |
There are several different applications for various business legal structures. Each legal structure has its own application page. | |
NMSDC | |
View Regional Councils | |
STATE GOVERNMENT | |
View State Links | |
WOMEN | |
WBENC: (Women's Business Enterprise National Council) | |
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NWBOC: (National Women Business Owners Corporation) | |
Certification Criteria: | |
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VETERANS | |
Association for Service Disabled Veterans: | |
The applicant firm must be able to verify ownership and control of their business by Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) Individuals. Records, documents and other supporting information deemed necessary will be reviewed to establish eligibility for SDVB classification. |