A program designed to help
Veteran-Friendly Businesses compete for state contracts
The State of Ohio’s Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VBE) Procurement program provides preference or bonus points to certified companies that compete to contract with the state to supply the goods or services it needs, including eligible construction services.
VBE
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.
Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise Program
VBE Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for certification, the applicant business must satisfy one of the following criteria:
Steps to Certifcation
- Fill out new client form
- Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
- Complete the application
- Submit supporting documentation as required to das-eod.vbe@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 help
Veteran-Friendly Businesses compete for state contracts
The State of Ohio’s Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VBE) Procurement program provides preference or bonus points to certified companies that compete to contract with the state to supply the goods or services it needs, including eligible construction services.
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.
Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise Program
VBE Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for certification, the applicant business must satisfy one of the following criteria:
Steps to Certifcation
- Fill out new client form
- Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
- Complete the application
- Submit supporting documentation as required to das-eod.vbe@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
A program designed to help
Veteran-Friendly Businesses compete for state contracts
The State of Ohio’s Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VBE) Procurement program provides preference or bonus points to certified companies that compete to contract with the state to supply the goods or services it needs, including eligible construction services.
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.
Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise Program
VBE Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for certification, the applicant business must satisfy one of the following criteria:
Steps to Certifcation
- Fill out new client form
- Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
- Complete the application
- Submit supporting documentation as required to das-eod.vbe@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