MBE, WBE, MWSBE and SBE
MINORITY- AND WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWSBE)
The City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity oversees the certification process for Minority- and Woman-Owned Small Business Enterprises (MWSBEs). Federal- and local-level requirements for contracting require hiring of MWSBEs as well.
Certification as a MWSBE must be completed through the Office of Business Opportunity. However, the Housing and Community Development Department does have its own requirements for sub-contracting MWSBEs.
MBE
Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
WBE
Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.
SBE
Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.