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      What is MBE Certification?

      MBE stands for Minority Business Enterprise

      Select GCR MBE Certification

      Eligibility Requirements for MBE Small Business Certification:

      • Business must be at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled on a daily basis by one or more American citizens of the following ethnic minority classifications:
        • African American
        • Asian-Pacific American
        • Asian-Indian American
        • Hispanic American
        • Native American
      • Applicant(s) must be able to prove ethnicity at a minimum of 25%.
      • Applicant(s) must be U.S. Citizens
      • Applicant(s) must work at the applicant firm full-time with no conflicting outside employment or ownership
      • Business is a for-profit enterprise.
      • Business is physically located in the U.S. or its trust territories.
      • Business must be legally organized and in good standing to do business
      • Applicant(s) must be active in management and daily business operations
      • Business cannot be owned by an irrevocable trust

      Benefits of MBE Small Business Program Participation

      • Access to top corporate purchasing agents & premium business connection events
      • Region or industry-specific newsletters & vital introductions to national corporate members
      • Specialized procurement conferences & trade fairs
      • Supplier diversity summits & roundtable discussions
      • Professional development fellowships
        Mentor-Protégé pairings and other educational and/or development programs
      • Technical and/or financial assistance & support
      • Networking opportunities, which include state & local contracting opportunities