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Austin Small and Minority Business Resources helps minority-owned, women-owned and disadvantaged businesses get certified to compete for City of Austin and federally funded contracts. We offer MBE, WBE, DBE, ACDBE and SBE certifications, and once your application is complete, most reviews take just seven business days.
Austin Small and Minority Business Resources is currently operating in a hybrid telework setting. Our staff are available to answer questions and provide customer service by email, phone, and during select in-office hours. Send us an email or call 512-974-7600.
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Austin Small and Minority Business Resources helps minority-owned, women-owned and disadvantaged businesses get certified to compete for City of Austin and federally funded contracts. We offer MBE, WBE, DBE, ACDBE and SBE certifications, and once your application is complete, most reviews take just seven business days. New here? Find you path today.
First time? Get certified. Austin Small and Minority Business Resources offers five certification types at no cost: MBE and WBE for City-funded contracts, DBE and ACDBE for federally funded transportation and airport projects, and SBE for small business construction work. Getting started takes three steps: look up your NAICS code, register as a vendor through Austin Finance Online, then submit your application through our Certification and Compliance System. Our team walks you through the process at our monthly virtual workshop.
Search active solicitations through Austin Finance Online and connect with prime contractors looking for certified subcontractors on City projects.
Use Austin Finance Online's Certified Vendor search tool to find certified MBE, WBE, DBE and ACDBE firms by trade, NAICS code or location to meet your project goals.
Sign up for updates on upcoming events, including pre-certification workshops, networking opportunities and the annual Small BusinessConnections Conference. Whether you're ready to apply or just exploring, we'll keep you in the loop.
Featured Updates and Services
If you are a small business experiencing issues on a City contract, you may request assistance by submitting a Small Business Subcontractor Resolution Form. This form helps ensure timely resolution of common small concerns like payments, substitutions, replacements, retainage, and performance.
This report highlights Fiscal Year 2024 progress and results, focusing on the impact and performance of the City’s Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) procurement programs.
Discover how Austin Small and Minority Business Resources is working to include minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s expansion projects. The Active Construction Equity (ACE) Outreach Plan helps open doors, foster growth, and strengthen the community by promoting greater participation and equitable opportunities.
If you are a small business experiencing issues on a City contract, you may request assistance by submitting a Small Business Subcontractor Resolution Form. This form helps ensure timely resolution of common small concerns like payments, substitutions, replacements, retainage, and performance.
This report highlights Fiscal Year 2024 progress and results, focusing on the impact and performance of the City’s Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) procurement programs.
Discover how Austin Small and Minority Business Resources is working to include minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s expansion projects. The Active Construction Equity (ACE) Outreach Plan helps open doors, foster growth, and strengthen the community by promoting greater participation and equitable opportunities.
Explore the full range of support offered by Austin Small and Minority Business Resources, in partnership with the Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI). Our no-cost expanded services empower small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses across Austin.
Designed for certified firms and small businesses, this guide connects you to essential tools, information, and support to help your business grow. Use these resources to move your business forward. For questions or additional help, contact us anytime.