As promised here in Melonie Murray's Workerette blog and in the comments here, this is more detailed information about Women and Minority certifications for business.
In the comments link above, I explain how some companies can't even qualify to get government contracts if they can't prove that a percentage of their own purchases are made from women and minority businesses. Obtaining this certification can open the door for small businesses to do business with large companies.
The certified companies are often referred to as WBE and MBE meaning Women-owned or Minority-owned Business Enterprises. Large companies have formal programs that calculate the amount of money spent with the different types. The figures are often reported to the press and used for PR purposes.
These are resources to learn more and obtain certification:
National Minority Supplier Development Council
Women's Business Enterprise National Council
For the behind the scenes debate, click here.
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