Each of these organizations focuses on promoting equity and diversity in procurement by certifying businesses for access to government and corporate contracts.
City of Atlanta Office of Contract Compliance
- Certification: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).
- Website: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/office-of-contract-compliance
2. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
- Certification: DBE Certification Program, focusing on transportation-related businesses.
- Website: https://www.itsmarta.com
3. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
- Certification: DBE Program for firms involved in federally funded transportation projects.
- Website: http://www.dot.ga.gov
4. New York State Department of Economic Development
- Certification: M/WBE Certification Program (Minority and Women Business Enterprise).
- Website: https://esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/mwbe
5. Los Angeles County Office of Affirmative Action Compliance
- Certification: MBE, WBE, DBE.
- Website: https://hr.lacounty.gov/affirmative-action-compliance/
6. North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA)
- Certification: MBE, WBE, DBE, Small Business Enterprise (SBE).
- Website: https://www.nctrca.org
7. Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
- Certification: DBE Program for transit-related services.
- Website: https://www.transitchicago.com/doingbusiness/
8. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT)
- Certification: DBE Program for federally assisted transportation projects.
- Website: https://www.scdot.org/business/dbe.aspx
9. National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- Certification: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
- Website: https://www.nmsdc.org
10. Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- Certification: Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).
- Website: https://www.wbenc.org
11. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Certification: 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- Website: https://www.sba.gov
12. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Certification: DBE Certification Program.
- Website: https://www.penndot.gov
13. Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council
- Certification: MBE Certification for statewide supplier opportunities.
- Website: https://fsmsdc.org
14. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
- Certification: DBE Program for federally assisted contracts.
- Website: https://www.txdot.gov
15. California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
- Certification: MBE, WBE, and LGBTBE (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Business Enterprise).
- Website: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov
16. Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO)
- Certification: MBE, WBE, Veteran-Owned Business (VOB).
- Website: https://www.mass.gov/supplier-diversity-office
Ganarpro can help your company navigate the process of working with the above organizations, from understanding their certification requirements to accessing valuable opportunities that align with your business goals.