DBEs are small for-profit businesses in which people who are socially or economically disadvantaged own at least 51% of the business and run it on a day-to-day basis. You might be qualified if you belong to a group that we see as having a disadvantage. Disadvantaged groups include but are not limited to:
- WomenBlack Americans
- Hispanic Americans
- Native Americans
- Asian-Pacific Americans
- Subcontinent Asian-Pacific Americans
- Other communities that the U.S. Small Business Administration has found to be disadvantaged
You can find Disadvantaged Business Enterprises by searching for company name, firm type, city, state, or keyword using our Disadvantaged Business Directory.
Visit the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise page to learn more about DBEs and how to get your business certified as a DBE.