Is your business woman-owned, minority-owned, or still ramping up revenue? Find out how to compete for government contracts by becoming a certified business with the state of Oregon. The Office of Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) comes to Pregame HQ for an info-packed workshop on the advantages and process of getting certified.

COBID is the sole certification authority for the state of Oregon and provides a “one-stop” certification process. Certification opens the door to targeted government contracting opportunities.

Certifications include:

Federally funded transportation-related projects:

• Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (ACDBE)
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE)

Contracting opportunities with state, county and city government agencies and special jurisdictions (e.g., hospitals and universities):

• Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE)
• Women Business Enterprise Program (WBE)
• Emerging Small Business Program (ESB)