Missouri Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
Missouri certification for eligible minority- and women-owned businesses. [Missouri M/WBE guidance]
Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity. Missouri program. Official program information
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Who qualifies
Businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by qualifying minority owners or women. Missouri’s MBE groups include Black, American Indian, Hispanic and Asian American owners; the FAQ sets out the full definition. [Missouri certification FAQ]
- The qualifying owner must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have the expertise to run the business and control management and daily operations. [Missouri certification FAQ]
- Out-of-state applicants must follow the home-state-certification requirements. [Missouri M/WBE guidance]
Cost
Certification is free. [Missouri certification FAQ]
Processing time
The FAQ gives a 60–90-day processing estimate. [Missouri certification FAQ]
What it unlocks
- Listing in the certified-business directory used for contracting opportunities. [Missouri certification FAQ]
How to apply
- Create or use a MoLogin account and review the new-applicant instructions. [Missouri M/WBE guidance] Read new-applicant guidance.
- Submit the online application and required documents, including the notarized affidavit. [Missouri M/WBE guidance] Find the M/WBE application.