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DBE Program Partially Blocked After Legal Challenge

Last month, a federal judge in Kentucky issued a decision granting a preliminary injunction to partially block the United States Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) program. A copy of the...more

What DBE Owners Need to Know About Delegation

If you own a business and want to qualify as a socially and economically disadvantaged owner (SEDO) for the U.S. Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Airport Concession Disadvantaged...more

What is an Exceptional WBE?

If you are a woman business owner whose company has revenues in excess of $500 million or a unique business structure, you may be eligible for a special WBE designation through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council...more

Prompt Payment Requirements for DBEs and ACDBEs

If you are a business owner who performs work on contracts as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) or Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs), you should be aware of some significant changes to...more

What Happens When a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Loses Its Certification?

If you are a business owner who is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), you may be wondering what happens to your DBE status and...more

DBE Certification and NAICS Codes - What You Need to Know

If you are a business owner who wants to become certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), you need to show that you can perform work under the...more

When is the Size of Your Business Determined for SBA Purposes?

If you are a business owner who is interested in applying for SBA financial assistance or participating in SBA programs such as the 8(a) Business Development Program, HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, or SDVOSB, you may be...more

How to Challenge a Woman-Owned Business (WBE) Certification

Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification is a crucial tool for women-owned businesses to access additional contracts and opportunities. However, in cases where there are suspicions about the legitimacy of a WBE...more

How to Determine Whether Your Company Meets the Size Limitations for the DBE and ACDBE Programs

Are you a business owner who wants to participate in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs? If so, you need to know how the U.S. Department of...more

Understanding SBA Affiliation Concepts

Affiliation is a key concept for small business owners who want to qualify for federal contracts and programs administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) or the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Airport...more

Proposed Changes to the EDWOSB and WOSB Certifications

If you are a woman-owned business, you may be eligible for federal contracting opportunities under the WOSB (woman-owned small business) and/or EDWOSB (economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business) programs. These...more

What is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Summary Suspension?

If you are a business owner who is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), you should be aware...more

An Overview of the HUBZone Program

By: Danielle Dietrich Are you a small business owner looking for opportunities to compete for federal contracts and grow your business? If so, you may be interested in becoming a certified HUBZone small business concern...more

An Overview of the WBE Decertification and Appeals Process

If you are a business owner who has obtained the Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), you may wonder what could lead to the loss of your certification...more

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program - How It Can Benefit Your Company and How to Get Certified

If you are a small business owner, you may be interested in applying for the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program, a nine-year federal program that helps eligible businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically...more

Overview of Updates to the Control Requirements for DBE Certification

Preliminary Note: On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the United States Department of Transportation issued a final rule that modernized the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and the Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE)...more

Self-Certification of Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Set to End

Are you a service-disabled veteran who owns a small business and wants to work with the federal government? If so, you need to know about a new rule that affects how you can qualify for contracts and subcontracts that count...more

DBE Companies Do Not Need to Recertify or Reapply Every Year

Preliminary Note: On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, the United States Department of Transportation issued a final rule that modernized the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and the Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE)...more

How to Challenge Another Company’s DBE Certification

Often when working with my Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) clients, I hear complaints about businesses that are certified as a DBE but who do not meet the requirements – perhaps the owner of the company’s personal...more

Gifting of Ownership - A Look at the New Requirements Under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Regulations

A gift can be a valid way to acquire ownership in a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), but there are some specific requirements you need to follow to...more

Explaining the Basics - EDWOSB and WOSB Certifications

If you are a woman-owned business, you may be eligible for federal contracting opportunities under the WOSB (woman-owned small business) and/or EDWOSB (economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business) programs....more

Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification – What is it and how do you apply?

If you are a woman who owns and manages a business in the United States, you may be interested in applying for Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. ...more

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