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VFBE Program
The State of Ohio’s Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VFBE) 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.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for certification, the applicant business must satisfy one of the following criteria:
- At least ten percent of its employees are veterans or on active service.
- At least fifty-one percent of the applicant business is owned by veterans or persons on active service.
- If the applicant business is a corporation fifty-one percent of which is not owned by veterans or persons on active service, at least fifty-one percent of the board of directors are veterans or persons on active service.
- The business is certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business or a Veteran-Owned Small Business and the owner(s) of the business meets the definition of veteran as defined in Rule 123:5-1-01(II) of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Getting Started With The Ohio Business Gateway.
This video, created by The Ohio Department of Development, gives business owners step-by-step instructions how to navigate their way through the Ohio Business Gateway.
Fast Track Certification
For certain applications, a “fast track” system reduces application time to approximately five days.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
For MBE fast track certification information, review the content under the “Steps for MBE Certification” section by going here.
Encouraging Diversity Growth & Equity (EDGE)
For EDGE fast track certification information, review the content under the “Steps for EDGE Certification” section by going here.
Veteran-Friendly Business Enterprise (VFBE)
For VFBE fast track certification information, review the content under the “Steps for VFBE Certification” section by going here.
Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
For WBE fast track certification information, review the content under the “Steps for WBE Certification” section by going here.
Certification Resources
Applying for Certifications
Visit your local Cincinnati MBAC office for one-on-one guidance, document review and fast tracking or you can visit the Ohio Business Gateway electronic filing system.
State Tools for Business
Information about starting, managing, and growing your business in Ohio.
Certifications Tool Kit
Tools to help you make the most of your business certifications.