Supplier diversity program
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We help small businesses thrive

The State of Connecticut wants to be your partner of choice! Learn how to do business with the state and take advantage of small and minority business enterprise (S/MBE) benefits including:

  • Certification and set-asides
  • On-call opportunities
  • Outreach events
 

Get certified as a Small or Minority Business Enterprise (S/MBE)

Certification opens the potential to find new customers and build your company’s revenue. Immediate listing in our S/MBE directory provides valuable marketing opportunities. The Supplier Diversity Program also helps state agencies set aside opportunities for certified companies.


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Apply in 3 Steps

To apply, register in SAM, submit the CT Gateway application, and complete the review process.
Application process

Certification resources

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Do you need help in applying for the S/MBE certification? Would you like to learn about other Supplier Diversity programs? Click on the links below for more resources. 

Apply on CT Gateway

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The S/MBE certification application is available on CT Gateway. To get started, visit the CT Gateway portal and log into your account. You may need to first reset your password or register a new email address. Once logged in, navigate to your dashboard and click on SMBE Supplier Diversity Application to either access your existing application or create a new one. For additional guidance, click on the training videos below.

Supplier diversity events

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Find upcoming events

Our Business Outreach Team attends online and in-person trainings, clinics, resource fairs, matchmakers, and more. Find upcoming opportunities to connect with us!

Invite us to participate

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Supplier diversity outreach

DAS offers trainings across Connecticut's communities to support small and minority-owned businesses interested in certification. Additionally, we engage in events hosted by municipalities, agencies, and business organizations. Email us for more information or to invite us to participate.

Small business resources, support, and funding

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Support for diverse small businesses

Find technical support, tax incentives, and financial help for various types of CT businesses offered by the state of Connecticut.
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Business development resources

Find organizations and additional resources that will help develop your company.
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Supplier Diversity Dashboard

This open data dashboard highlights trends within the program, ensuring transparency for the public.
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Search our Small and Minority Business (S/MBE) Directory

This search feature allows you to create a list of vendors using specific criteria.
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DAS construction services list of MBE opportunities

Learn about on-call construction services opportunities for small and minority business enterprises.
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DAS Procurement Agency Informational Resources

Find agency resources on how to use a state contract, search the S/MBE directory, and more.
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Find state contract opportunities in Connecticut at CTsource

Visit CTsource to find and bid on open solicitations. Check out the Supplier Registration and Portal User Guide and the Bid Board User Guide.

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Contact the DAS supplier diversity program

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DAS Procurement Supplier Diversity Program

Address:
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1202
Hartford, CT 06103 

Email: DAS-DLSupplierDiversity@ct.gov