Business Certifications
Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone)
The HUBZone certification helps small businesses in urban and rural communities, predetermined by the SBA to be located within a Historically Underutilized Business Zone, gain preferential access to set-aside HUBZone procurement opportunities.
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
The Women-Owned Small Business certification enables woman-owned small businesses to compete for Federal contracting opportunities set aside by procurement agencies specifically for women-owned small businesses.
Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
The Economically-Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business certification enables women-owned small businesses that are at an economic disadvantage to compete for federal contracting opportunities set-aside by procurement agencies for women-owned small businesses that are at an economic disadvantage.
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
The Veteran-Owned Small and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certifications give Veterans a competitive advantage with procurement opportunities that are set aside for Veteran-owned and/or service-disabled Veteran-owned businesses.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
The Minority Business Enterprise certification is a national certification that helps minority business owners compete for procurement opportunities in corporate America. MBEs have access to numerous benefits and services provided by the NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council) and its 23 regional affiliate councils, including educational programs plus a wide range of networking opportunities. Major corporations and many state or local government entities generally accept the certification. There are no small business size standards for this certification.
Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
The Women Business Enterprise certification is a national certification that helps women business owners compete for procurement opportunities in corporate America. Authorized certifying agencies offer a variety of business development programs that include training, webinars and conferences. These resources are only available for certified members and help them become more procurement-ready. Major corporations and many state or local government entities generally accept the certification. There are no small business size standards for this certification.