SMBR Resources Guide

MBE/WBE is a certification for businesses that are owned, controlled, and operated by an ethnic minority or woman. An MBE/WBE certification increases opportunities for individuals wanting to do business with the City of Austin. Ethnic Minorities include African American, Hispanic, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Native Americans. MBE/WBE General Eligibility Checklist 51% owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) Socially and Economically Disadvantaged individual(s) a part of one of the presumed groups (listed below): Getting Certified

Asian American African American Native American

Hispanic Women

Must manage and control the day-to-day operations. Are a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Size Standard Guidelines.

Personal Net Worth (PNW) must not exceed $1,828,000 for MBE/WBE certification. Have a facility/office located within the State of Texas for at least 90 days. Must be a for-profit business.

Types of Certifications

WBE

MBE

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Projects/Funding Source: City of Austin

Projects/Funding Source: City of Austin

Max PNW: 2,434,885

Max PNW: 2,434,885

Site Audit: Special Circumstance

Site Audit: Special Circumstance

AIRPORT CONCESSION DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AC DBE

DBE

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Projects/Funding Source: State of Texas

Projects/Funding Source: Federal

Max PNW: 2,047,000

Max PNW: 2,047,000

Site Audit: Federal Requirement

Site Audit: Federal Requirement

Not Certified? Join us at one of our monthly Pre-Certification Workshops to learn more about certification and see if it’s right for you.

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