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Prokur Certify has partnered with the Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean (BBB SEFL) to help BBB Accredited Businesses streamline their certification process and unlock new contracting opportunities.
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2. Check your eligibility
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3. Complete your application
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4. Submit with confidence
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Available Certifications for Your Business
Explore Southeast Florida local certification programs designed to help your business grow. Select a county to view available programs.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification is a designation for businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by one or more American citizens who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group. This certification helps level the playing field for minority-owned businesses by providing them with greater access to government and corporate contracts.
Start ApplicationWomen's Business Enterprise (WBE)
The Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification is for businesses that are at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by one or more women. This certification provides women-owned businesses with increased visibility and access to contracting opportunities with government agencies and corporations that have supplier diversity programs.
Start ApplicationDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is a federal initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It is designed to ensure that small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals can compete for federally funded transportation-related projects.
Start ApplicationVeteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB / SDVOSB)
The Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certifications are programs designed to help veterans get preferred access to federal government contracting opportunities. The SDVOSB program is particularly aimed at veterans with a service-connected disability.
Start ApplicationHistorically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program, run by the Small Business Administration (SBA), helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. The program encourages economic development in these designated areas.
Start Application8(a) Business Development Program (8(a))
The 8(a) Business Development Program is a nine-year program created by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. It provides a broad scope of assistance, including one-on-one counseling, training, and opportunities for government contracting.
Start ApplicationNYC M/WBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise)
Certification for minority and women-owned businesses located in NYC.
Start ApplicationNYC EBE (Emerging Business Enterprise)
Emerging Business Enterprise certification for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.
Start ApplicationNYC LBE (Locally-Based Enterprise)
Locally Based Enterprise certification for construction-related firms.
Start ApplicationMaryland MDOT MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)
The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification is for state-funded contracts and requires 51% minority ownership. It is the primary certification for minority-owned businesses seeking work with the State of Maryland.
Start ApplicationMaryland MDOT DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification is for federally-funded transportation projects (highways, transit, aviation). It is part of the U.S. DOT's program to ensure non-discrimination in the award of federal contracts.
Start ApplicationMaryland MDOT SBE (Small Business Enterprise)
The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification is for USDOT-funded projects. It is race- and gender-neutral, designed to help small businesses compete for federal transportation contracts.
Start ApplicationMaryland VSBE (Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise)
The Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) program encourages state agencies to spend at least 1% of their procurement dollars with veteran-owned businesses.
Start ApplicationMaryland SBR (Small Business Reserve)
The Small Business Reserve (SBR) is a race- and gender-neutral set-aside program. State agencies are required to spend 15% of their procurement dollars with certified SBR firms.
Start ApplicationAnne Arundel County MBE (Minority-Owned Business)
A county-level self-certification for minority-owned businesses. This designation is part of the Procurement Access and Vendor Equity (PAVE) program to increase participation in county contracts.
Start ApplicationAnne Arundel County WBE (Women-Owned Business)
A county-level self-certification for women-owned businesses under the PAVE program, designed to foster inclusion and economic growth.
Start ApplicationAnne Arundel County VBE (Veteran-Owned Business)
A county-level self-certification for veteran-owned businesses. The PAVE program recognizes the service of veterans by facilitating their participation in county contracting.
Start ApplicationAnne Arundel County SBE (Small Business)
A county-level self-certification for small businesses. This designation helps the county identify and support small local enterprises.
Start ApplicationMiami-Dade SBE - Goods & Services
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification for goods and services vendors seeking to do business with Miami-Dade County. This program provides opportunities for small businesses to participate in county contracting.
Start ApplicationMiami-Dade SBE - Architecture & Engineering
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification specifically for architectural and engineering firms. This certification helps A&E firms compete for county design and consulting contracts.
Start ApplicationMiami-Dade SBE - Construction
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification for construction contractors. This program aims to increase participation of small local construction firms in county infrastructure projects.
Start ApplicationMiami-Dade DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
The Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program administered by Miami-Dade County for transportation-related projects funded by the USDOT.
Start ApplicationMiami-Dade ACDBE (Airport Concessions DBE)
For-profit small business at MIA airport concessions (retail, food & beverage)
Start ApplicationMiami-Dade LDB (Local Developing Business)
Race/gender-neutral program for aeronautical services at MIA.
Start ApplicationCity of Miami SBE (Construction)
City requires Miami-Dade County SBE-CON certification for city construction projects.
Start ApplicationCity of Miami MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)
Under City of Miami Ordinance 10062, a certification program for minority-owned businesses seeking city contracts.
Start ApplicationCity of Miami WBE (Women Business Enterprise)
Under City of Miami Ordinance 10062, a certification program for women-owned businesses seeking city contracts.
Start ApplicationM-DCPS SBE/Micro Business Enterprise
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) program for small and micro businesses.
Start ApplicationGMX Local Business (LB)
Greater Miami Expressway Agency (formerly MDX) Local Business certification.
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