State Certifications

Virginia
 (SWaM Certification # 675140)
On August 10, 2006, Governor Timothy Kaine signed Executive Order No. 33 (2006) focusing on enhancing business opportunities for small, women- and minority-owned (“SWaM”) businesses. Governor Kaine set forth a 40% goal of purchases from SWaMs for the Commonwealth and established a Small Business Set-Aside Program, as well as several other initiatives for state agencies and departments to enhance SWaM participation in procurement activities.

Maryland
(MBC/DBE Certification # DOT MBE 09-233)
In 1978, the General Assembly enacted legislation to create a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program to encourage minority-owned firms to participate in the State procurement process.

Effective July 1, 2001, Maryland's MBE Participation goal is 25%, with sub-goals of 10% for Women owned firms and 7% for African American owned firms.