Department of Equity & Inclusion MINORITY & WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM (MWBE) VIRTUAL NC HUB AND NC DBE CERTIFICATION INFORMATION SESSION  Free Certification Information Session! Thursday, October 24, 2024 (2:30PM-4:00PM) via Zoom REGISTER HERE! Are you a minority or woman-owned business owner? Are you looking to expand your opportunities for exposure?  Do you want more opportunities to increase your cash flow? If you answered “YES” to these questions, this information session is for you! If your business is not certified, please join the City of Raleigh's MWBE Program, NC DOA's HUB Office, and the NC DOT's DBE Office to learn about certification requirements and the application process. Benefits of Certification as HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) & DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise): * Increased exposure to business and procurement opportunities * Your business is added to the online directory * Receive prompt bid notices from all government organizations * Provides opportunities for business development * And, more… Who should apply? The business must be 51% or more owned and controlled by the following minority groups: * Black Americans * Hispanic Americans * Pacific Asian Americans * American Indians * Females * Disabled - A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3 * Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637 RALEIGHNC.GOV Official City of Raleigh Color City Seal Facebook Instagram X Icon Youtube Icon Linkedin Icon Nextdoor Icon Contact Us Manage Subscription Help This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: City of Raleigh · 222 West Hargett St · Raleigh, NC 27601 GovDelivery logo