Steps to Getting Certified with the State WBE DBE

Certifying your business as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), LGBT+ Entrepreneur (LGBTE) and/or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVBE), can have a huge impact on the growth of your business. In this series, experts from the DOA, DOT, WPI (confirming), City of Madison and Milwaukee, and the Wis LGBT chamber will share detailed information on the various types of certifications, certification requirements, and steps to getting certified. Procurement experts the DOT, WE Energies, Northwestern Mutual, and more will discuss their procurement process, business opportunities, and how to stand out when bidding for government and private proposals.