MBE
Certification Eligibility
Questionnaire
Certification Quick Answers & Tutorial Videos:
How much does it cost to get certified? $295
How long does certification last? 1 year. $195 to recertify for another year.
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Thank you for your
interest in Minority Business
Certification. In order to
proceed with the
certification application
process,
please
answer the following questions:
1. Is your business
owned, operated, AND
controlled by 51% ethnic
minority owner(s)*Ethnic
minority owned is defined
as any business
having owner(s) belonging
to the following minority
groups:
African-American, Hispanic-American,
Native American, Asian
and Pacific Islander
American (Asian-Indian
included). Caucasian
women are NOT considered
ethnic minorities. ?
2. Are the ethnic
minority owner(s)*Ethnic
minority owned is defined
as any business
having owner(s) belonging
to the following minority
groups:
African-American, Hispanic-American,
Native American, Asian
and Pacific Islander
American (Asian-Indian
included). Caucasian
women are NOT considered
ethnic minorities. who make up
the 51% or greater ownership
of the business U.S.
citizen(s) ?
3. Do the ethnic
minority owner(s)*Ethnic
minority owned is defined
as any business
having owner(s) belonging
to the following minority
groups:
African-American, Hispanic-American,
Native American, Asian
and Pacific Islander
American (Asian-Indian
included). Caucasian
women are NOT considered
ethnic minorities. who
hold majority ownership
in the business hold
the highest executive
titled position within
the company? (i.e. CEO,
President, Chairman,
etc.)
4. Is the company
headquartered in Southern
California*Southern
California (excluding
San Diego County)
is defined as being
part of
one of the following
counties: Fresno, Imperial,
Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los
Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San
Bernardino, San
Luis Obispo, Santa
Barbara, Tulare, and
Ventura. (excluding San Diego
County)?*Visit the Northern California council web site or the San Diego council web site for more information on their certification process.
