Does TSMSDC certify ethnic women-owned businesses?
Yes, providing they meet the ethnic requirement listed above. Is U.S. citizenship necessary to qualify for certification? Yes. An applicant must be a U.S. citizen either by birth or naturalization. Being a permanent resident alone does not qualify. How much does certification cost? New certification: $200 Recertification: $200 What does the Certification Committee look for in an application? The committee is looking for minority ownership, managerial operations and control. ‘Ownership by minority individuals’ means the business is at least 51 percent owned by such individuals or, in the case of a corporation or a LLC, such individuals own at least 51 percent of the shares and control Corporation’s Board of Directors or the LLC’s Board of Managers. For more information, call theTSMSDC Certification Directorat (502) 625-0137. How long does the certification process take? The certification process ranges from 40 to 60 days depending on when the application is submitted and completeness of
