MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES
Businesses owned (51% +) by minorities can gain access to numerous business opportunities by becoming certified as such.
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Businesses owned (51% +) by minorities can gain access to numerous business opportunities by becoming certified as such.
If you are an ethnic minority and own a majority of your business, there are numerous certifications available to you, each having it’s own benefits. Whether you’re targeting state & local contracts, federal contracts, or want to get involved with Supplier Diversity programs, GovPath is here to guide you in the right direction and help get you certified.
If you’re unsure which certification is best for your business, reach out to us for a free consultation to understand your goals as a business, and guide you in the best direction to suit your need.
For doing business with cities, counties and state government agencies
For doing business with the State DOT agencies, airports, shipping ports and local public works
There is another state certification available for minority-owned firms – a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification. A woman & minority certification used specifically for state DOT and DOT sub-agencies. These agencies include airports; shipping ports; public transportation agencies (county bus programs & subways); and all highway, street and bridge-related contracts. If your company’s offerings have any applicability in these areas, then the DBE is a great addition to your business toolbox.
For doing business with the federal government
The most sought after certification program is the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program. This is for companies who are ready to take their business to the next level. This certification may only be held once in a company’s lifetime, and is good for 9 years. This is the most sought-after federal certification, and allows government agencies to sole-source (no-bid) contracts up to $4 million. This is also the most utilized certification in federal subcontracts.
We recommend companies have at least $350,000 revenue before pursuing the 8(a).
Private-sector MBE for use on Corporate Supplier diversity programs
For the businesses who are looking to expand contracting in the private-sector, especially with larger corporations/Fortune 500 companies, the NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council) WBE is the easiest route to get you there. Being the nation’s largest private-sector minority-owned business certification, the NMSDC MBE is built for firms looking to participate in Suppler Diversity programs with large corporations.
All same-week purchases instantly get $250 off any purchase they make with GovPath (same-week purchase means the same week of initial contact from GovPath staff).
State or local MBE certification.
State MBE + City or County MBE
State MBE + DBE Certification.
Federal SBA 8(a) Certification
State/Local MBE + Federal 8(a)
Private-sector NSMDC MBE
Add NMSDC MBE To Any Certification(s)
Reach out to us to schedule your eligibility call and get pricing information to see how your business can benefit from a minority-owned certification.
Or give us a call at (813) 593-6226
GovPath is a state, local and educational (SLED) & Fed market certifications processing company. We strive to deliver products that ensure your company has the competitive edge when pursuing contracts in the SLED & Fed government sectors.
(813) 593-6226
info@gov-path.net