Diversity and Inclusion
Supplier Diversity
1111 East Broad St. Suite 203 
Columbus, OH 43205 
Phone: (614) 645-4764 
Fax: (614) 645-6669 
Hours:  M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  

Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Enterprise Certification

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers free gender and race-based certification. Becoming a certified M/WBE makes it easier to identify those ready, willing, and able to perform on city contracts. 

In order to maintain an updated list/directory of available and capable minority and female businesses, our office certifies minority and female business enterprises interested in doing business with the City of Columbus. By obtaining certification through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, minority and female business enterprises are able to obtain certifications with other entities besides the City of Columbus, as well as participate in the business networking and educational programs.

Additional instructions, questions, or details about the Certification Program:
Phone: (614) 645-4764
Email: [email protected]

  • Applications
  • Certified Directories
  • Policy

To apply, complete our online certification application, track the status of your application, and receive a copy of your certification approval letter, visit us today at Columbus.DiversityCompliance.com

We look forward to working with you and getting you certified with the City of Columbus!

Additional instructions, questions, or details:

Phone: (614) 645-4764

Email: [email protected]

         MINORITY, WOMEN, AND VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION

 

ODI offers free gender and race-based certification. Becoming a certified M/WBE makes it easier to identify those ready, willing, and able to perform on city contracts.

 

It is the policy of the City of Columbus to provide business concerns owned by minority and female persons the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contracts awarded by the City.  Moreover, ODI is responsible for tracking City Department utilization of minority and female business enterprises (M/WBEs).

 

In order to maintain an updated list/directory of available and capable minority and women businesses, ODI,  certifies minority and women business enterprises interested in doing business with the City of Columbus. By obtaining certification through ODI, minority and female business enterprises are able to obtain certifications with other entities besides the City of Columbus, as well as participate in the business networking and educational programs.

 

Certification makes it easier to identify the available pool of businesses who meet the City's criteria.  For example, ODI is able to generate utilization reports to track the City's progress towards turning its equal access policy into reality from its database of certified minority and female business enterprises. Another example of how certification helps minority and female business enterprises is that ODI is able to generate a directory of minority and female business enterprises who are interested in participating in City contracts.

 

The utilization reports are provided to Columbus City Council, the Mayor, and all Department and Division heads. Directories are provided to City of Columbus procurement personnel, prime contractors, and other interested parties in order to identify available and capable minority and female business enterprises for solicitation at both the prime and subcontracting levels in the contracting process.

 

Contact the M/WBE coordinator, Tia Roseboro, at (614) 645-2203 for additional instructions and any further questions or details.