Amazon-Recognized US Disadvantaged-Owned Business (DOB) Certifications
Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Small Disadvantaged Business programs (SDBs): Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Women-Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and 8(a) small business certifications.
- SBA Registered
US Federal Small Certified
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Department of Defense (DoD): Indian Incentive Program (IIP) for Native American-owned businesses
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
US State agencies
- Empire State Development Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development
- State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
- State of Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office
- State of Tennessee’s Diversity Business Enterprise program
- The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
US City agencies
- California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Supplier Clearinghouse
- City of Chicago
- City of Denver Office of Economic Development
- City of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration
- City of Philadelphia Office of Economic Opportunity
- City of Phoenix Small Business Enterprise and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
- City of Portland, OR Office of Management & Finance Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services
- New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services Small Business Registration
- The Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) City of Houston
Department of Transportation - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
All DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) including Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE).
To be eligible for the DBE program, only small, independent businesses, owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, may participate as a DBE.
You can find more information at Department of Transportation (DOT), one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
To be eligible for the DBE program, only small, independent businesses, owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, may participate as a DBE.
You can find more information at Department of Transportation (DOT), one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) | Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE)
A Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE) is at least 51% owned by one or more veterans or service-disabled veterans. The veteran owners must have full control over the day-to-day management, decision-making, and strategic policy of the business.
You can find more information at National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), or National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
You can find more information at National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), or National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
The Disability Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) certification is granted to businesses that are at least 51% owned, operated, controlled, and managed by a Person living with a Disability.
You can find more information at Disability:IN, one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
You can find more information at Disability:IN, one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
A Women’s Business Enterprise, is a business that is at least 51% owned by a Woman or, for a publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more Women.
You can find more information at Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
You can find more information at Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) are at least 51% owned by individuals from systematically excluded communities of color (Asian Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black | African American, Hispanic | Latin American, and Native American) or, for a publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals.
You can find more information at National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
You can find more information at National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE)
An LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) must be at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a person or persons identifying as LGBTQ+ who are either US citizens or lawful permanent residents.
You can find more information at National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
You can find more information at National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), one of Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.