Alabama Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
State certification and business-development support for qualifying minority businesses. [Alabama MBE guidance]
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Office of Minority Business Enterprise. Alabama program. Official program information
Sources reviewed .
Who qualifies
Small, for-profit businesses at least 51% owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged people. [Alabama MBE guidance]
- Owners must direct day-to-day management, have U.S. citizenship by birth or naturalization, and meet the program’s disadvantage criteria. [Alabama MBE guidance]
- Operate for at least two years under the same ownership; have an Alabama presence and applicable licenses. [Alabama MBE guidance]
Cost
A certification fee is not stated in the official sources reviewed. Ask the agency before applying. [Alabama MBE guidance]
Processing time
A typical processing time is not stated in the official sources reviewed. [Alabama MBE guidance]
What it unlocks
- Listing in the state directory, bid notices and access to business training. [Alabama MBE guidance]
How to apply
- Review ADECA’s eligibility list and application form. [Alabama MBE guidance] Read ADECA requirements.
- Complete the application and provide the supporting records requested by OMBE. [Alabama MBE guidance] Get the application.