Rhode Island MBE, WBE and Veteran Business Certifications
Rhode Island’s certification routes for minority-, women- and qualifying veteran-owned businesses. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance]
Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Minority Business Enterprise Compliance Office. Rhode Island program. Official program information
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Who qualifies
Businesses meeting the selected category’s qualifying ownership and control requirements. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance]
- MBE/WBE applicants need at least 51% real ownership and control by qualifying owners; a woman need not be a racial minority to qualify as WBE. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance]
- Out-of-state firms must follow the home-state-certification requirement. The agency reviews the documents and conducts a site visit. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance]
Cost
A certification fee is not stated in the official sources reviewed. Ask the agency before applying. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance]
Processing time
The page states a 90-day certification review period. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance]
What it unlocks
- Recognition in Rhode Island’s certified supplier-diversity programs. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance]
How to apply
- Choose the appropriate application and gather its required supporting records. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance] Get certification forms.
- Use the state’s secure submission instructions, including the prescribed account and file requirements. [Rhode Island MBE, WBE and VBE guidance] Read secure submission instructions.