As previously announced, some changes went into effect on July 15, 2020 for the Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)... Read more
If your company is applying for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through your state’s Department of Transportation (or local agency administering the state’s certification program), the socially and... Read more
While you may have heard of many different certifications such as DBE, MBE or WBE, not a lot of people have heard of the HUBZone program. The Small Business Administration’s HUBZone program limits competition for... Read more
As an attorney who advises clients on obtaining and maintaining certifications such as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), I wanted to... Read more
Depending on your business and location, your company may do business in multiple states. If you want to get Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification for your business, you must first do it through your own state. (Please see my... Read more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) recently sustained a protester’s challenge to a company’s status as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Covenant Construction Services was the... Read more
When your business obtains Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification, you are certified under one or more NAICS codes. The NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is used to classify businesses using a six-digit number... Read more
In order to obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification, the socially and economically disadvantaged owner is required to have “a significant financial investment in the firm.” 49 C.F.R.... Read more
There are several changes for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) that go into effect on July 15, 2020. Detailed information about the changes can be found here: Read more
If your business has applied for certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through your state’s Department of Transportation (or local agency administering the state’s certification program), you... Read more
