Please note: This is the application process for MB Classification ONLY and is NOT equivalent to the process for MBE Certification.
If you are seeking MBE Certification, please visit fsmsdc.org/mbe-certifications.
If you are a minority business owner seeking to expand your net worth, make your business stand out in the state of Florida and/or connect with other minority businesses, we now have a classification that will allow us to serve your business and help with your preparation in becoming a nationally certified MBE.
A Pre-Application Requirement
The video provides new applicants with information about the application process and requirements.
Fees are non-refundable and based on the company’s annual sales.
For years, we have had one premier certification that is nationally recognized: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). We now have an additional program, classification that will allow us to serve more diverse businesses throughout the state of Florida. Our new classification has created additional ways for diverse businesses to be part of our database and begin their path to becoming a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
A Minority Business is a for-profit enterprise, regardless of size, physically located in the United States or its trust territories, which is owned, controlled and managed by minority group members. “Minority group members” are African-American, Latino-American, Native American, Asian-Pacific American or Asian-Indian American by birth and bloodline. “Ownership” by minority individuals means the business is at least 51% owned by such individuals or, in the case of a publicly-owned business, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals. Further, those minority group members control the governance of the business and manage its daily business operations.
If you are a minority-owned business that is NOT ready for certification, but is still interested in opportunities within Florida or would like to participate in FSMSDC’s programs and events, MB classification may be of interest to you.
The classification is ideal for diverse businesses that want to be informed of upcoming bid opportunities, have access to FSMSDC networking and development events, and primarily focus on doing business throughout the state of Florida.
Compared to MBE certification, these classifications also have a shorter processing time, lower fees and require limited documentation.
Benefits of MB classification include:
Please note: This is the application process for MB Classification ONLY and is NOT equivalent to the process for MBE Certification. If you are seeking MBE Certification, please visit fsmsdc.org/mbe-certifications.
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MBE National CERTIFICATION?
MISSION
The mission of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) is to link corporate and government members with Minority Business Enterprises to foster equity in business.
VISION
A world in which economic success is diverse and inclusive.
Since 1975, FSMSDC’s purpose has been to foster the development and success of minority-owned businesses throughout Florida. Central to our mission is the principle that networks and relationships among and between minority businesses and corporate and government buyers build businesses.
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