What is the difference between DMBE certification and DBE certification?
“DMBE” is the acronym for the Department of Minority Business Enterprise: the business certification agency for the Commonwealth of Virginia. “DBE” is the acronym for certification under the federal procurement program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation: the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. Becoming DMBE certified means that you are certified by the state and obtaining DBE certification means that you are certified to participate in the federal program for transportation-related projects. See the section DBE Questions below.