Programs / Certifications

Program / Certification

Description

(8a) Business Development Certification (SBA)

Phone: (803)-765-5377
URL:www.sba.gov

SBA’s business assistance program for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. To apply, contact SBA District Office.

Governor’s Office of Small & Minority Business Assistance (OSMBA)

Phone: (803)-734-0657
URL:www.govoepp.state.sc.us/osmba

Certifies socially and economically disadvantaged minority and women businesses in accordance with Article 21 of the State Procurement Code.

HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program

Phone: (803)-765-5377
URL:www.sba.gov

Provides federal contracting opportunities for qualified small businesses located in distressed areas. Contact SBA to determine eligibility.

ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001

Phone: (803)252-6976 X229
URL:www.scmep.org

Establish and update your management systems to meet the guidelines of ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001. Contact Vivian Harper @ S. C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

PHOENIX (MBDA)

Phone: (404)-730-3300
URL:www.mbda.gov

National minority contract matching database. Majority companies may enter available contracts through MBDA website.

PRO-NET (SBA)

Phone: (803)-765-5377
URL:www.sba.gov

SBA’s Pro-Net is a one-stop procurement shop for users and an Internet-based database of information on more than 171,000 small, disadvantaged, 8(a) and women-owned businesses.

S.C. Department of Transportation

Phone: (803)-737-1318
URL:www.dot.state.sc.us/

Certifies minority businesses specifically seeking contracts with the state dealing with transportation.

Small Disadvantaged Business Program (SBA)

Phone: (803)-256-3212
URL:www.desainc.com

No Information available.

Women's Business Enterprise National Council

Phone: (202)-872-5515
URL:www.wbenc.org

National certification of women’s business enterprises.