Minority and Women Business

Associations & Chambers of Commerce

National Association of Women Business Owners
National Center For American Indian Enterprise Development is a non-profit organization, founded and directed by American Indians, committed to Business Development for Indian People.
National Foundation of Women Business Owners Knowledge about women business owners and their enterprises worldwide.
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, fostering Hispanic economic development.
United States Pan Asian Chamber of Commerce

Contracting with the Government

STATE RESOURCES

Selling to State and Local Government. Where do you Start? Article by SBDC CBA Tammy Everts
OMWBE WA State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises provides resources, training, certifications and bid opportunities.

FEDERAL RESOURCES

Certify.sba.gov SBA’s contracting application and certification process for women-owned small businesses is now completely accessible online and easier than ever to complete. Women contractors can now easily manage the certification process

Small Business Administration Small Disadvantaged Business Program administers the 8(a) Business Development Program and the Small Disadvantaged Business Certification Program.
Small Business Administration Contracting

Tools and Resources

The Hispanic Entrepreneurs Toolbox This list brings together 100 of the best resources out there for advice, inspiration and assistance for growing Hispanic businesses.
Minority Business Development Agency The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America.
Minority Business Entrepreneur Magazine