REGISTERED MBE
A Registered Minority Business Enterprise (Registered MBE), goes through a limited review process where inquiries and analytical procedures determine if ethnic minorities have a substantial ownership interest in a business.
Having your business verified by a 3rd party as a Registered MBE with the SRMSDC provides ethnic minority-owned companies in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi with valuable access to:
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Premium networking events and access to D2D (Diverse to Diverse) & C2D (Corporate to Diverse) business opportunities
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Professional development and training
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Placement on the regional Minority Business Enterprise database
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Financial assistance and support
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Access to our monthly and weekly communication that highlights all of the events and bidding opportunities by our public and private business partners
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Regional advocacy for ethnic minority businesses
REGISTERED MBE CRITERIA
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Must be a for-profit enterprise.
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Must be at least 51% ethnic minority-owned.
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Must be owned by the individual(s) belonging to the following groups: Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Asian Indian, Middle Eastern, and Native American.
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Must complete the online application and submit a notarized affidavit.
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Your primary business operations must be located in SRMSDC’s territory (Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi).