MBN USA

April 10, 2024

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Suppliers in MBN USA directory at least 51% owned by MWBEs

The suppliers in this directory have been certified as at least 51% owned by women, minorities, veterans and/or the disabled by one or more organizations tasked with vetting businesses to ensure they are diverse-owned.

“Certification is key to the advancement of diverse-owned businesses. It increases visibility and opens opportunities for partnership and growth and is often the first step toward success. We applaud the organizations that make certification possible,” said Don McKneely, chairman and founder of TexCorp Communications, which includes Minority Business News USA, Women’s Enterprise USA and Affinity Inc.

Suppliers listed in this directory have been confirmed as certified or have self-reported to be certified through one of the following organizations:

• Disability:IN certifies business enterprises owned by disabled individuals. DISABILITYIN.org.
• The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the federal agency charged with promoting the growth and competitiveness of diverse-owned businesses. MBDA.gov.
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NLGCC) is the exclusive third-party group that verifies businesses are majority-owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals. NGLCC.org.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is the nation’s largest certifying entity of diverse-owned businesses, including Asian Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic and Native American. NMSDC.org.
• National Veteran-owned Business Administration (NaVOBA) is a nationally recognized organization for the certification of veteran-owned businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. NAVOBA.org.
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the United States. WBENC.org.

Please click here to view the 2024 Diverse Supplier Directory.