The Ohio Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program is designed to assist minority businesses in obtaining state government contracts for goods and services. The state of Ohio developed the program because it recognized the need to encourage, nurture, and support the growth of minority businesses to foster their development and increase the number of qualified competitors in the marketplace.
With the implementation of SB105, priority legislation for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, the process to become certified has become easier.
With the implementation of SB105, priority legislation for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, the process to become certified has become easier.
Applications are now completed online through the Ohio Business Gateway and the documentation required has been dramatically reduced – by nearly 50%! This commonsense legislation was designed to reduce the burden on minority-owned businesses and to increase their access to programs to help them grow.
However, the MBE certification does more than just assist with opportunities for state contracts. As a certified MBE business in Ohio, you are listed in a database so that other companies looking to do business with companies like yours can easily find out.
Certified MBEs also have access to assistance programs for finance and bonding such as:
If you have questions about the process or need assistance with your application, the team at the Minority Business Assistance Center at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is here to help. You can reach them by calling 419-243-8191.
However, the MBE certification does more than just assist with opportunities for state contracts. As a certified MBE business in Ohio, you are listed in a database so that other companies looking to do business with companies like yours can easily find out.
Certified MBEs also have access to assistance programs for finance and bonding such as:
- Minority Business Bonding Program
- Ohio Capital Access Program
- Collateral Enhancement Program
- Ohio Micro-Loan Program
If you have questions about the process or need assistance with your application, the team at the Minority Business Assistance Center at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is here to help. You can reach them by calling 419-243-8191.
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