Minnesota Small Business Certification Portal
A one-stop web portal to make it easier for small businesses to apply with just one application for government-contracting status as a Disadvantaged Business Entity (DBE), or for Targeted Group Business (TGB) certification, and St. Paul Central Certification Program (CERT) programs.
The partners include:
The Minnesota Unified Certification Program (MnUCP)
is a DBE program operated by a group of state and local agencies who work together to certify Disadvantaged Business Entities.
The Central Certification (CERT) Program
is a small business certification program recognized by Hennepin County, Ramsey County, the City of Saint Paul and the City of Minneapolis Target Market program.
Department of Administration’s Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP)
counsels small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, people with physical disabilities, and veterans attempting to sell goods and services to the State.
The Minnesota Small Business Certification Portal and applications can be found athttps://sbcp.mn.gov