A program designed to assist
minority businesses in obtaining state government contracts
The State of Ohio developed the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program because it is committed to making all state contracts, services, benefits and opportunities available without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry.
MBE
Applying for Certifications:
To apply for the MBE, EDGE, WBE, and VBE programs, visit the Ohio Business Gateway electronic filing system.
State Tools for Business:
Information about starting, managing, and growing your business in Ohio.
MBE / EDGE Business Tool Kit:
Tools to help you make the most of your MBE/EDGE certification.
Minority Business Enterprise Certification
MBE Eligibility Requirements
The business owner must be members of one or more of the following groups:
Additional eligibility requirements:
Steps to Certifcation
- Fill out new client form
- Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
- Visit Ohio Business Gateway
- Log in using username and password (OH|ID)
- Ensure “Equal Opportunity Division” is among available service areas
- Ensure “Unified Application” is among available transaction types
- Ensure filing access (read, edit, submit) is available — work with your account’s Gateway filing administrator
- Select “Unified Application” and complete the form
- Click “File” button on the Summary page to see a confirmation page (and print completed application)
- Submit supporting documentation as required to das-eod.bccu@das.ohio.gov.

Main Office
2303 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-475-7151
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Satellite Office
1862 Shyville Road
Piketon, OH 45661
Working Remotely: Email
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Contact Us
Main Office:
Contact Form
Satellite Office:
Contact Form
A program designed to assist
minority businesses in obtaining state government contracts
The State of Ohio developed the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program because it is committed to making all state contracts, services, benefits and opportunities available without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry.
Applying for Certifications:
To apply for the MBE, EDGE, WBE, and VBE programs, visit the Ohio Business Gateway electronic filing system.
State Tools for Business:
Information about starting, managing, and growing your business in Ohio.
MBE / EDGE Business Tool Kit:
Tools to help you make the most of your MBE/EDGE certification.
Minority Business Enterprise Certification
MBE Eligibility Requirements
The business owner must be members of one or more of the following groups:
Additional eligibility requirements:
Steps to Certifcation
- Fill out new client form
- Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
- Visit Ohio Business Gateway
- Log in using username and password (OH|ID)
- Ensure “Equal Opportunity Division” is among available service areas
- Ensure “Unified Application” is among available transaction types
- Ensure filing access (read, edit, submit) is available — work with your account’s Gateway filing administrator
- Select “Unified Application” and complete the form
- Click “File” button on the Summary page to see a confirmation page (and print completed application)
- Submit supporting documentation as required to das-eod.bccu@das.ohio.gov.

Main Office
2303 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-475-7151
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Satellite Office
1862 Shyville Road
Piketon, OH 45661
Working Remotely: Email
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Contact Us
Main Office:
Contact Form
Satellite Office:
Contact Form
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A program designed to assist
minority businesses in obtaining state government contracts
The State of Ohio developed the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program because it is committed to making all state contracts, services, benefits and opportunities available without discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry.
Applying for Certifications:
To apply for the MBE, EDGE, WBE, and VBE programs, visit the Ohio Business Gateway electronic filing system.
State Tools for Business:
Information about starting, managing, and growing your business in Ohio.
MBE / EDGE Business Tool Kit:
Tools to help you make the most of your MBE/EDGE certification.
Minority Business Enterprise Certification
MBE Eligibility Requirements
The business owner must be members of one or more of the following groups:
Additional eligibility requirements:
Steps to Certifcation
- Fill out new client form
- Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
- Visit Ohio Business Gateway
- Log in using username and password (OH|ID)
- Ensure “Equal Opportunity Division” is among available service areas
- Ensure “Unified Application” is among available transaction types
- Ensure filing access (read, edit, submit) is available — work with your account’s Gateway filing administrator
- Select “Unified Application” and complete the form
- Click “File” button on the Summary page to see a confirmation page (and print completed application)
- Submit supporting documentation as required to das-eod.bccu@das.ohio.gov.

Main Office
2303 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: 513-475-7151
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Satellite Office
1862 Shyville Road
Piketon, OH 45661
Working Remotely: Email
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Contact Us
Main Office:
Contact Form
Satellite Office:
Contact Form
Site created by Kenbur