What types of businesses qualify for inclusion in our supplier diversity process?
• Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) — MBEs include businesses that are certified by a STAR Consortium Alliance approved agency to be at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a minority individual or group. In the case of publicly owned businesses, at least 51% of the stock must be owned by minority group members. Minorities include persons of color who are Asian Pacific Americans, Sub-Continental Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans. Foreign-owned firms operating in the U.S. are not included in these categories. • Non-Minority Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) — WBEs include businesses that are certified by a STAR Consortium Alliance approved agency to be at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a non-minority woman or group of non-minority women who are U.S. citizens. In the case of publicly owned businesses, at least 51% of the stock must be owned by non-minority women. What is supplier certification? Back to Top ^ Supplier ce
