The certification landscape is changing, and business owners need to stay informed.
Recent changes impacting the City of Houston’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program mean that businesses pursuing government certifications may need to explore alternative pathways and opportunities moving forward.
While MBE participation has been affected, businesses can still pursue and leverage other valuable certifications, including:
✅ Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
✅ Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
✅ Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise (PDBE)
✅ Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
✅ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Additionally, these certifications continue to provide opportunities to compete for contracts and supplier diversity programs across agencies.
Ultimately, what does this mean for your business?
In other words, now is the time to be strategic. Government contracting opportunities are not limited to one certification or one agency. Many organizations and government entities maintain their own supplier diversity initiatives and contracting goals at the city, county, state, and federal levels.
At C Three Business Consultants, we help businesses:
🔹 Identify the certifications that best align with their goals
🔹 Navigate changing certification requirements
🔹 Explore local, state, and federal contracting opportunities
🔹 Develop a roadmap for supplier diversity and government contracting success
🔹 Position themselves to compete for contracts beyond a single certification program
Change can create uncertainty, but it can also create new opportunities. Nevertheless, the key is understanding where those opportunities exist and how to access them.
If you’re unsure how these changes impact your business or want to explore your certification options, let’s connect. Additionally, we’re here to help you navigate the process and position your company for growth.