Corporations may apply for Certification as a Minority Business Enterprise. This certification enables a Corporation to compete for bids for various contracts under Minority Status. Because the qualification process can be complex, we recommend you speak directly to one of our Staff Members to determine whether Minority Business Status is beneficial in your specific situation.

To certify your company as a Minority Business Enterprise and/or as a Minority Subcontractor with the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), simply complete the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) Certification Application, available online by visiting the DOAD State Purchasing, Vendor Relations Office website at www.statepurchasing.doas.georgia.gov. DOAS accepts the GDOT Certification Application which captures the required data for DOAS. See similar questions...

According to the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), the state defines a minority business (or Minority Business Enterprise - MBE) as one that is owned or controlled by one or more minority persons and is authorized to and is doing business under the laws of this state, paying all taxes duly assessed, and domiciled within this state. See similar questions...

The term "minority-owned business" shall mean a business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority individuals or in the case of a publicly-owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more individuals whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority individuals. See similar questions...

MBE is a for-profit enterprise, regardless of size, physically located in the U. S. or its trust territories, which is 51 percent owned, managed, operated and controlled by an ethnic minority or a group of ethnic minorities on a day-to-day basis. See similar questions...

Most colleges do not have official quotas to fill, but most do try to select a freshman class that covers a broad ethnic and cultural spectrum. It is generally a good idea to indicate that you are a member of an ethnic minority as there might be special opportunities available to you, such as a scholarship for people of your ethnicity. See similar questions...

A minority business enterprise must meet the criteria as described for a small business enterprise with 51% percent of the ownership held by a person(s) of minority affiliation who exercises operational authority over the daily affairs of the business and has the power to direct policies and management and receives beneficial interests of the business. See similar questions...

There are several Web sites where you can search for grants. Some of them are ( SBA Grants, GrantsWeb, The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) on which one can search for available grant monies. Keep in mind, however, that our experience shows that grant money is rarely - if ever - made available to for-profit ventures for purposes of obtaining capital. This applies to race and sex-based grants as well. See similar questions...

No. Qualification for services depends on county residency, annual income and whether or not the patient is uninsured. See similar questions...

State law now allows any voter to become a Permanent Absentee Voter. You may request an application from our office. An absentee ballot will automatically be sent to you for all future elections. Failure to vote in a Statewide election will cancel your Permanent Absentee status only and you will need to reapply. If you have any questions regarding voting by absentee ballot, call (650) 312-5222. See similar questions...

A refugee is a person who fears persecution if they go back to their country of nationality. Fear of persecution usually means a serious chance of physical harm or detention or some other form of cruel and unusual punishment. In some cases discrimination or harassment could be considered serious enough to amount to persecution. See similar questions...

quot;Minority-owned business" means a business concern that is at least 51% owned by one or more minority individuals or in the case of a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity, at least 51% of the equity ownership interest in the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company or other entity is owned by one or more minority individuals and both the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority individuals. See similar questions...

at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned by one or more racial/ethnic affirmative action group member(s). controlled (managed and operated daily) by one or more racial/ethnic affirmative action group member(s). See similar questions...

DEP has a large capital commitment that will average $1.6 Billion a year for several years. You can work for DEP as a prime contractor, a subcontractor or a supplier. DEP’s construction work is published in the City Record and advertised on the New York City web site. You can see DEP’s solicitation by going to the City Record On-Line. The MBE/WBE goals for a contract are listed with the description of the work. At the same site, you can see the results of bid contracts. See similar questions...

While the SBA does encourage banks to lend to minority and woman-owned businesses, the requirements and rules for borrowing funds are the same for all applicants. The SBA does not provide any grants. See Sources of Funding. See similar questions...

New York State will certify your business as minority or women owned. Becoming a certified minority or women owned business will allow you to bid on government contracts. There is an application process that can be accessed at www.nylovessmallbiz.com. In the drop down box under Growing Your Small Business, click on Minority & Women. See similar questions...

Companies must be certified by one of the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NMSDC) regional affiliated councils and meet NMSDC’s definition of a minority-owned business (see the MBE data entry form on the Supplier Diversity page for detailed definition and to submit your company’s registration). See similar questions...

Yes, but perhaps not as much as you may think. There are special programs and preferences for these groups, but they are not as significant as believed by the general public. In loan applications, these groups still have to meet all the requirements and provide the same type of information as anyone. In government contracting, they still have to compete and they have to perform. See similar questions...

While our goal at Infusion is to eventually replicate our model in public business schools throughout the country, we have begun our program at the Haas School of Business. For the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 school year all fellowships will be for the Haas School of Business only. See similar questions...