A program designed to assist

Women-Owned Businesses in obtaining state contracts

The WBE program does not apply a procurement goal or set-aside target for state government contracts. The State of Ohio developed the program because it recognized the need to encourage, nurture and support the growth of women businesses to foster their development and increase the number of qualified competitors in the marketplace.

WBE

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. 

Women Business Enterprise Program

WBE Eligibility Requirements

The business must:

  • Have been in business for at least one year prior to applying.
  • Be at least 51 percent women-owned.

The business owner must:

  • Possess requisite knowledge of the business and industry in which she is applying.
  • Have day-to-day control over the business, exercising final authority over all aspects of daily operations, including but not limited to, operations, financial and business management, human resources and policy decisions.
  • Possess all licenses and permits required by law to perform the scope of work within classifications requested.

Steps to Certifcation

  1. Fill out new client form
  2. Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
  3. Visit wbe.ohio.gov
  4. Download WBE application (available here as PDF)
  5. Complete the form
  6. Submit completed application and supporting documentation as required to das-eod.bccu@das.ohio.gov.

A program designed to assist

Women-Owned Businesses in obtaining state contracts

The WBE program does not apply a procurement goal or set-aside target for state government contracts. The State of Ohio developed the program because it recognized the need to encourage, nurture and support the growth of women businesses to foster their development and increase the number of qualified competitors in the marketplace.

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. 

Women Business Enterprise Program

WBE Eligibility Requirements

The business must:

  • Have been in business for at least one year prior to applying.
  • Be at least 51 percent women-owned.

The business owner must:

  • Possess requisite knowledge of the business and industry in which she is applying.
  • Have day-to-day control over the business, exercising final authority over all aspects of daily operations, including but not limited to, operations, financial and business management, human resources and policy decisions.
  • Possess all licenses and permits required by law to perform the scope of work within classifications requested.

Steps to Certifcation

  1. Fill out new client form
  2. Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
  3. Visit wbe.ohio.gov
  4. Download WBE application (available here as PDF)
  5. Complete the form
  6. Submit completed application and supporting documentation as required to das-eod.bccu@das.ohio.gov.

A program designed to assist

Women-Owned Businesses in obtaining state contracts

The WBE program does not apply a procurement goal or set-aside target for state government contracts. The State of Ohio developed the program because it recognized the need to encourage, nurture and support the growth of women businesses to foster their development and increase the number of qualified competitors in the marketplace.

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. 

Women Business Enterprise Program

WBE Eligibility Requirements

The business must:

  • Have been in business for at least one year prior to applying.
  • Be at least 51 percent women-owned.

The business owner must:

  • Possess requisite knowledge of the business and industry in which she is applying.
  • Have day-to-day control over the business, exercising final authority over all aspects of daily operations, including but not limited to, operations, financial and business management, human resources and policy decisions.
  • Possess all licenses and permits required by law to perform the scope of work within classifications requested.

Steps to Certifcation

  1. Fill out new client form
  2. Contact MBAC office for documentation review prior to completing on-line application
  3. Visit wbe.ohio.gov
  4. Download WBE application (available here as PDF)
  5. Complete the form
  6. Submit completed application and supporting documentation as required to das-eod.bccu@das.ohio.gov.