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Part of its mission is to certify these organizations so that they can benefit from subcontracting opportunities on state contracts. In addition, certified minority, women and veteran business enterprises:

• Receive access to training opportunities
• Receive notice of upcoming events, such as networking opportunities
• Appear in a directory of certified firms
• Qualify as an MBE/WBE for purchasing by casinos and state universities as well as other public and private organizations

To qualify, a business must be 51 percent owned by qualifying minorities or women who:

• Possess expertise in the field
• Control the business enterprise
• Are U.S. citizens

In addition, Indiana businesses can qualify for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification. This certification is available for business owners who are socially and economically disadvantaged.

To qualify as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, a business must be at least 51 percent owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who:

• Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Possess expertise in the field
• Control daily business operations
• Have a personal net worth of less than $1,320,000 (excluding the value of their primary residence and assets of the firm applying for DBE certification)

The following groups are presumed by law to be socially and economically disadvantaged

• Black Americans
• Hispanic Americans
• Native Americans / Asian-Pacific Americans
• Subcontinent Asian Americans
• Women