Minority-Owned Businesses

Washington State Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE)

Apply for federal or state certifications, browse certified businesses, discover new opportunities, access capital, and find out what events are being offered for minorities and women in Washington State.

Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Certification

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications are for minority-owned and women-owned businesses seeking opportunities for state, county, and city government, and special jurisdiction (e.g. hospitals and universities) contracts. M/WBE are based on the individual rather than the size of the business. Certifications do not expire.

Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID)

The primary goal of certification is to level the playing field by providing certified firms a fair opportunity to compete for government contracts regardless of owner ethnicity, gender, disability, or firm size.

Indianpreneurship® Training Programs

ONABEN offers numerous Indianpreneurship® trainings each year across the United States. We offer both, instructor certification and entrepreneurial training platforms to meet the varying needs of our clients and their Native communities.

Office of Native American Affairs Resources

Useful resources for small businesses from the Office of Native American Affairs.

Minority-Owned Businesses

SBA is committed to supporting the development and growth of minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs from underserved communities.