Certification for Minority-owned Businesses

VOBE certification through city, county or state programs

Certification Types

Different Minority, Disadvantaged & Woman-owned Business Certifications accepted by U.S. corporations (i.e., MBE or WBE).

Certifications used exclusively by federal and local governments [i.e., MBE, WBE, DBE, SBA 8(a) or WOSB]

Eligibility Criteria for VOBE

One or more service-disabled veterans, with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, must own at least 51% of the business enterprise. (DVS) to set up a meeting with a DVA State Veterans Benefits Advisor to determine whether you should file a claim with the federal VA to obtain a rating decision.

The service-disabled veteran owner(s) must have (and exercise) authority to control independently the day-to-day business decisions

The business must qualify as a small business under the New York State program. This means:

The enterprise is independently owned and operated

The enterprise has no more than 300 employees and has a significant business presence in the state but is not dominant in its field

The company must have a significant business presence in New York State.

Business Evaluation

Primary owner(s) business, and personal circumstances; specifically:

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We will review different Minority, Disadvantaged & Woman-owned Business Certifications accepted by U.S. corporations