The City of Seattle defines WMBE firms as state-certified or self-identified firms at least 51% owned by women and/or minorities. See below for a list of resources as well as find a link to surveys to share input on how the City can better serve WMBEs.

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Women- and Minority-owned Business (WMBE) Program, which works to make sure BIPOC- and women-owned businesses have opportunities to pursue City contracts. Every City office and department participates in the WMBE Program and has been very effective. Citywide purchasing and consulting spending with WMBE firms has grown consistently year over year

The City's women-owned and minority-owned business enterprise (WMBE) program defines WMBE as state-certified or self-identified firms at least 51% owned by women and/or minorities. The WMBE program was created to break down long-standing historical barriers impacting women and minority businesses.

Learn more about the City of Seattle's Purchasing and Contracting, especially women and minority-owned businesses.

2023年11月1日 · Mayor Harrell signed the new Executive Order at the 2023 Reverse Vendor Trade Show – an annual City sponsored event attracting more than 600 businesses, including WMBEs, to network with and learn more about contracting and procurement opportunities with City departments and other public agencies.

A key part of the WMBE program involves each City office and department setting annual goals for spending with WMBEs. This report offers details and a snapshot of utilization and City spending with WMBE firms in 2023.

Maryland offers a variety of benefits for Small, Minority, and Women-Owned businesses. Learn how to become a certified Minority Business Enterprise. There are several benefits to receiving MBE Certification.

OMWBE's Directory of Certified Businesses was designed to help buyers and contracting officers more quickly locate certified firms for upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities. Use the links below to log in to your account or to perform a directory search. Perform a business search of our database. Log in to your vendor or agency account.

In order to take advantage of the State’s MWBE program, you must first certify your business as a MWBE with the State. With a MWBE certification, you’ll enjoy the following benefits: You’ll be placed on the certified MWBE directory where State agencies and vendors looking for subcontractors can reach out to you.