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Which certification best fits your business?

Many small businesses that contract with federal, state and local governments are confused by the array of different small business certifications.  Your Business Development Division can present to you the basic overview of the major certifications available to small businesses.  We can help you get your business certified. 

Listed below are certification program for different types of small business:

8(a) DB Program is a business development program created to help small disadvantaged business compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market.

HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Program stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by providing Federal contracting  preferences to small businesses.  These preferences go to small businesses that obtain       HUBZone certification in part by employing staff who live in specially designated areas.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)  Program was created to provide a level playing field for small minority and women-owned companies wanting to do business with TXDOT and other agencies receiving federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification for women-owned businesses is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the nation.  Accepted by thousands of corporations within the country and a number of federal and    government agencies.

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) is designed to facilitate the participation of      minority and women owned businesses in state agency procurement opportunities.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)  Certification for minority businesses so they can do business in corporate America.

Central Contractor Registration (CCR)  is the primary registrant database for the U.S.      Federal Procurement Government, CCR collects, validates, stores and disseminates data in support of agency acquisition missions.