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| Geographic Region | State/Metro Area | Type of Data Source | Database Name | Affiliated Organization or Company | Description | Race or Ethnicity of Business Owners in Data Set | Link to Data | More Details | Primary Purpose of Database | Method of Collection | Unit of Observation | Date Range | Frequency of Collection | Definition of Business Ownership | Woman-Owned Information Included | Other Ownership Attributes Included | Types of Industry Included | Business Category Identifier Used | Other Reported Attributes | Cost to Access Data |
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| United States | Government Surveys | Annual Business Survey (ABS) | Census Bureau | The Annual Business Survey (ABS) provides aggregated information on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners by sex, ethnicity, race, and veteran status. The Annual Business Survey (ABS) provides aggregated information on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners by sex, ethnicity, race, and veteran status. | Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, White | https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?tid=ABSCS2019.AB1900CSA01&hidePreview=true | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/annual-business-survey-abs/ | Research | Survey The ABS collection is electronic. The ABS sampled approximately 850,000 employer businesses in 2018 and approximately 300,000 employer businesses annually in years 2019-2022. The sample is stratified by state, frame, and industry and is systematically sampled within each stratum. The data are compiled by combining data collected on businesses and business owners in the ABS with data collected on the economic census and administrative records. | Aggregate | 2017 - Present | annual | Ownership defined as having 50% of the stock or equity in the business | Yes | Veteran | This dataset covers all non-farm industries. | NAICS code | Number of employer firms, sales and receipts, annual payroll, employment by sex, ethnicity, race, and veteran status | No cost | |
| United States | Government Surveys | Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) | Small Business Administration | This Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) compiles information on small business vendors for federal contracting purposes. Businesses are searchable by location, government certifications, self-identified ownership attributes, and industry codes or general nature of business. | Native American, Minority | https://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/dynamic-small-business-search-dsbs/ | Government Procurement | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Unknown | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | Small Disadvantaged Business, Community Development Corporation owned, 8(a) certification, Small Business, HUBZone Certification, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned | This dataset is used primarily for federal government procurement purposes and has most coverage for manufacturing, construction, research & development, professional services types of businesses. | NAICS code, self-defined business categories | Nature of business (NAICS code or general nature of business), bonding levels, quality assurance standards, size (employees or annual gross revenue) | No cost | |
| International | Private Industry Lists | Orbis | Moody's Analytics Company | Orbis contains information on over 400 million companies worldwide. The database contains the business name, address, industry category and basic financial information. For businesses located in the US, Orbis also includes an ethnic minority owned and a woman owned field. | Minority | https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/capabilities/company-reference-data/orbis.html | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/orbis/ | Research | Unknown | Individual Business | 2002 - Present | Unknown | not specified | Yes | - | - | NAICS code | Financials; Risk-related data; Merger and acquisition data, and much more | Payment required | |
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Orbis | Moody's Analytics Company | Orbis contains information on over 400 million companies worldwide. The database contains the business name, address, industry category and basic financial information. For businesses located in the US, Orbis also includes an ethnic minority owned and a woman owned field. | Minority | https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/capabilities/company-reference-data/orbis.html | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/orbis/ | Research | Unknown | Individual Business | 2002 - Present | Unknown | not specified | Yes | - | - | NAICS code | Financials; Risk-related data; Merger and acquisition data, and much more | Payment required | |
| International | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Green Book | Color of Change | Black Business Green Book is a digital directory where consumers can discover Black-owned brands. | Black | https://moderngreenbook.net/ | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/black-business-green-book/ | Marketing | Curated, Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | self-defined business categories | Online shopping | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Green Book | Color of Change | Black Business Green Book is a digital directory where consumers can discover Black-owned brands. | Black | https://moderngreenbook.net/ | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/black-business-green-book/ | Marketing | Curated, Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | self-defined business categories | Online shopping | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Intentionalist | Intentionalist | Intentionalist is an online guide to intentional spending that supports small businesses and diverse local communities. Beyond serving as a directory, Intentionalist supports community connection through business profiles based on interviews with local business owners and meet-ups that provide the opportunity to meet them and learn about the stories behind their businesses. | Minority, Native, Asian, Black, Latino, Pacific Islander | https://intentionalist.com/ | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/intentionalist/ | Marketing | Curated, Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | Disability-owned, Family-owned, LGBTQ-owned, Worker-owned, Veteran-owned | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | self-defined business categories | Vegan | No cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Support Latino Business | Support Latino Business (501.c3) | Support Latino Business is a community-compiled search directory of self-identified Latino/a/x businesses in the United States. | Latino/a/x | https://supportlatino.biz/shop-and-find-businesses/ | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/support-latino-business/ | Marketing | Curated, Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | 2018 - Present | rolling basis | not specified | No | self-defined business categories | No cost | ||||
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| United States | Government Surveys | Survey of Business Owners (SBO) | Census Bureau | The Survey of Business Owners was a survey that collected data on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners every five years. This dataset has not been updated since 2012. | Race: White Black or African American American Indian and Alaska Native Asian Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Other Asian Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian Samoan Guamanian or Chamorro Other Pacific Islander Some other race Minority Equally minority/ nonminority Nonminority Ethnicity: Hispanic Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Puerto Rican Cuban Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin, Equally Hispanic/non-Hispanic Non-Hispanic | https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sbo/data/tables.All.List_1480335314.html#list-tab-List_1480335314 | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/survey-of-business-owners-sbo/ | Research | Survey | Aggregate | 1997 - 2012 | every 5 years | Business ownership is defined as having 51 percent or more of the stock or equity in the business | Yes | Veteran status: Veteran-owned, Equally veteran-/nonveteran-owned, Nonveteran-owned Publicly held and other firms not classifiable by gender, ethnicity, race, and veteran status | All except those classified in the following NAICS industries: Crop and Animal Production (NAICS 111 and 112) Rail Transportation (NAICS 482) Postal Service (NAICS 491) Monetary Authorities-Central Bank (NAICS 521) Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (NAICS 525) Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (NAICS 813) Private Households (NAICS 814) Public Administration (NAICS 92) | NAICS code | No cost | ||
| United States | Government Surveys | Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs (ASE) | Census Bureau | One of US census Beauru's many surveys on the employment statistics of businesses. Reports on the ethinicity, gender, Race and veterasn status of the owner. Provides information on selected economic and demographic characteristics for businesses and business owners by gender, ethnicity, race, and veteran status. | Ethnicity: Hispanic; equally Hispanic/non-Hispanic; non-Hispanic Race: White; Black or African American; American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; some other race; minority | https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/ase/data.html | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/annual-survey-of-entrepreneurs-ase/ | Research | Survey | Aggregate | 2014 - 2016 | annual | Business ownership is defined as having 51 percent or more of the stock or equity in the business | Yes | Veteran status: Veteran; equally veteran/nonveteran; nonveteran Publicly held and other firms not classifiable by gender, ethnicity, race, and veteran status | all nonfarm businesses filing Internal Revenue Service tax forms as individual proprietorships, partnerships, or any type of corporation, and with receipts of $1,000 or more | NAICS code | The ASE collects statistics on the characteristics of businesses and their owners. Additionally, estimates are produced for employer businesses on the number of firms, sales and receipts, annual payroll, employment size, receipts size, and number of years in business. | No cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) | Small Business Administration (SBA) | This dataset shows recipients of funding under the paycheck protection program. | Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino, Not Hispanic or Latino, Unknown/NotStated Race: White, Asian, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Puerto Rican, or Unanswered | https://data.sba.gov/dataset/ppp-foia | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/paycheck-protection-program-ppp/ | Research | Program Registration | Individual Business | 2020 - 2021 | one-time | not specified | Yes | veteran | NAICS code | No cost | |||
| International | Private Industry Lists | Yelp | Yelp | Yelp is a database and a web portal for all sorts of business small and big chains related to restaurants and dining. The website provides lot of support for filtering business by small business filters or black owned businesses and a lot more flexibility. | Black owned Businesses, Asian owned business, Latinx owned business, Woman owned business, Minority-owned business, | www.yelp.com | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/yelp/ | Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | 2004 - Present | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | Family owned business | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | self-defined business categories | Eco-friendly business, Vegan friendly | No cost | |
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Yelp | Yelp | Yelp is a database and a web portal for all sorts of business small and big chains related to restaurants and dining. The website provides lot of support for filtering business by small business filters or black owned businesses and a lot more flexibility. | Black owned Businesses, Asian owned business, Latinx owned business, Woman owned business, Minority-owned business, | www.yelp.com | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/yelp/ | Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | 2004 - Present | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | Family owned business | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | self-defined business categories | Eco-friendly business, Vegan friendly | No cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | ByBlack | US Black Chamber of Commerce | Byblack is a collection of black owned businesses nationwide. It was put together in an effort to support local black owned businesses. You can find attributes like name,website and location and also get businesses based on location preference to view and contact for research purposes. | Black | https://www.byblack.us/search | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/byblack/ | Marketing | Curated, Application/Certification Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | 2020 - Present | rolling basis | Black owned Businesses - (i) be a majority (51% or more) owned, operated, and managed and controlled by a Black/African American person or persons who are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents | No | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | NAICS code | No cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Ranktribe | RankTribe | Ranktribe is a nationwide collection of black-owned businesses that allows users to filter by hotel, food, service and alocation. | Black | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/ranktribe/ | Marketing | Curated, Application/Certification Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | 2016 - Present | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | self-defined business categories | No cost | ||||
| United States | Government Surveys | Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics (NES-D) | Census Bureau | NES-D is a program that publishes data on nonemployer firms,typically referred to as self-employed. The NES-D program supplements ABS data and Nonemployer Statistics (NES) datasets. | Ethnicity: Hispanic, Non-Hispanic, Equally Hispanic/non-Hispanic Race: White, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Minority (classified as any race and ethnicity combination other than non-Hispanic and white), Non-minority (classified as non-Hispanic and white), and Equally minority/nonminority | https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/abs/data/2017/2017%20NESD%20Technical%20Documentation_final.pdf | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/nonemployer-stat…mographics-nes-d/ | Research | Other | Aggregate | 2017 - 2018 | unknown | not specified | Yes | age, place of birth, and U.S. citizenship and veteran status (Veteran, Nonveteran, equally veteran/nonveteran) | The source of industry codes is primarily from Internal Revenue Service filings and are self-classified by tax filers. In scope are all NAICS sectors except those classified in the following NAICS industries: Crop and Animal Production, Rail Transportation, Postal Service, Monetary Authorities-Central Bank, Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles, Private Households, and Public Administration | NAICS code | No cost | ||
| United States | Government Surveys | Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) | Federal Reserve Board | The Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS), a collaboration of all 12 Federal Reserve Banks, provides timely information about small business conditions to policymakers, service providers, and lenders. | Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American, White | https://www.fedsmallbusiness.org/survey | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/small-business-credit-survey-sbcs/ | Marketing | Survey | Aggregate | 2017 - Present | annual | More than 50% of the business is owned by whatever classification (race, gender, etc.) | Yes | Nonmanufacturing goods production and associated services, Manufacturing, Retail, Leisure and hospatality, Finance and insurance, Healthcare and education, Professional services and real estate, Business support and consumer services | NAICS code | Urban or rural | No cost | ||
| United States | Government Surveys | Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) | Census Bureau | The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) is a nationally representative longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information on the dynamics of income, employment, household composition, and government program participation. | Hispanic origin, Asian alone, Black alone | https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sipp/data.html | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/survey-of-income…rticipation-sipp/ | Research | Survey | Aggregate | 1984 - Present | varies | Yes | veteran, age, disability, educational attainment, marital status, nativity and citizenship, non-english speaking | income, well being, child and dependent care, education enrollment, health care | No cost | ||||
| United States | Government Surveys | Current Population Survey (CPS) and Annual Social and Economic Supplement | Census Bureau/Bureau of Labor Statistics | The Current Population Survey (CPS) is a national survey conducted jointly by the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics that is a source of monthly labor force statistics | Hispanic origin, Asian alone, Asian alone-or-in-combination, Black alone, Black alone-or-in-combination | https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2022/current-population-survey-tables.html | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/current-population-survey-cps/ | Marketing | Survey | Aggregate | 1942 - Present | monthly | not specified | Yes | Age, foreign-born populations | In addition to the regular labor force questions, the CPS often includes supplemental questions on subjects of interest to labor market analysts. These include annual work activity and income, veteran status, school enrollment, contingent employment, worker displacement, and job tenure, among other topics. | No cost | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Weekly Lending Data | Small Business Administration (SBA) | SBA offers a variety of loan programs for very specific purposes. These reports detail weekly lending activity for SBA loan programs. | American Indian, Asian or Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Undetermined, White | https://careports.sba.gov/views/7a504Summary/Report?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no | https://antidisplacement.org/sban-data-portal/weekly-lending-data/ | Research | Program Registration | Aggregate | 2017 - Present | weekly | not specified | Yes | Veteran | none | rural, urban | No cost | ||
| United States | Government Surveys | Business Enterprise Research and Development Survey (BERD) | National Science Foundation | The Business Enterprise Research and Development Survey (BERD) collects information on research and development performed or funded by businesses within the United States since 1953. | White, Asian, Black or African American,American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino, Equally Hispanic and not Hispanic, and Not Hispanic. Minority Status: Minority, Equally Minority and nonminority, Nonminority ("Companies classified as "minority" are those companies classified as any race and ethnicity combination other than White, not of Hispanic origin") | https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsf22344 | More Details | Research | Survey | Aggregate | 1953 - Present | annual | not specified | Yes | research and development | NAICS code | Industry, size of company | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | National Minority Business Information System (MBISYS) | National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) | This database is accessible only by registered NMSDC businesses and serves as a business to business portal. The NMSDC is a third-party certifier and advocacy organization that works towards minority supplier development and inclusion of minority-owned businesses in the corporate supply chain. | Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American | https://nmsdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Facts-and-Figures-08.23.20.pdf | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | 1972 - Present | rolling basis | 51% owned by minority group members, management and daily operations controlled by minority individuals | Unknown | unknown | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | self-defined business categories | Payment required | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | HUD Section 3 Opportunity Portal | US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | This database includes businesses that are qualified as Section 3 workers or businesses. Section 3 businesses include people who are recipients of government assistance for housing or are considered low income by HUD standards. This purpose of this database is to promote Section 3 businesses and connect them with job and contract opportunities. | minority | https://hudapps.hud.gov/OpportunityPortal/searchBusiness.action?location=&msa=&state=&county=&cityState=&zip=&designations=Minority-Owned+Business&submit=search | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Program Registration | Individual Business | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | construction, contracting, maintenance | self-defined business categories | Registered apprenticeship, youthbuild participant, HUBZone firm, labor union certified, small business | No cost | |||
| International | Private Industry Lists | Data Axle Business Data | Data Axle | Data Axle is a private company that provides business to business marketing data for the US and Canada. | minority | https://www.data-axle.com/our-data/business-data/ | More Details | Research | Unknown | Individual Business | unknown | unknown | Yes | unknown | all industries | SIC | company size | Payment required | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Data Axle Business Data | Data Axle | Data Axle is a private company that provides business to business marketing data for the US and Canada. | minority | https://www.data-axle.com/our-data/business-data/ | More Details | Research | Unknown | Individual Business | unknown | unknown | Yes | unknown | all industries | SIC | company size | Payment required | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Maryland Directory of Certified Firms | Maryland Department of Transportation | Data on minority businesses in maryland reported by the Maryland transportation department. Lists business's various characteristics | Asian, Asian Sub-continent, Hispanic, Native, Alaska Native, African American | https://marylandmdbe.mdbecert.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals | Yes | Disabled | NAICS | community rehabilitation, non-profit | Free | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Washington Certified Business Directory | Washington State Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises | The Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) provides a directory of firms that are certified as Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). (Only firms that provide services to corporate or government clients are likely to be certified because certification will benefit them in a competitive procurement context. Direct-to-consumer businesses have no need to be certified.) | Minority | https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?XID=3266&TN=omwbe | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | NAICS | Free | |||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Supplier Clearinghouse | California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) | The Supplier Clearinghouse is a database of women, minority, LGBT, persons with disabilities, and disabled veteran businesses that are certified within the state of California. This database is governed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). It is primarily used for procurement processes by utility companies in California, though it includes several hundred registered businesses from other states. | Minority, Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native, White | https://sch.prismcompliance.com/Contractor/plugins/pages/ContractorFilteredSearch.aspx | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% owned business and whose management and daily operations are controlled by one or more fo those individuals | Yes | LGBT, disadvantaged, veteran, disability | marketing, telecommunications, construction, logistics, planning, engineering | SIC, NAICS | Free | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) | California Department of Transportation | This database presents businesses certified by multiple certifying agencies in one place. This database is primarily used for government procurement in transportation and aviation industries. | Asian-Pacific, Black, Caucasion, Hispanic, Native, Subcontinent Asian, Other | https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | NAICS, California Work Code Categories | Free | |||||
| State | California | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) | California Department of Transportation | This database presents businesses certified by multiple certifying agencies in one place. This database is primarily used for government procurement in transportation and aviation industries. | Asian-Pacific, Black, Caucasion, Hispanic, Native, Subcontinent Asian, Other | https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | NAICS, California Work Code Categories | Free | ||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory | Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) | This database lists certified DBEs and Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) for the Colorado Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native American, Other | https://coucp.dbesystem.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?XID=8140&TN=coucp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% owned and controlled by US citizens who are economically and socially disadvantaged | Yes | NAICS | Free | ||||
| State | Colorado | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory | Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) | This database lists certified DBEs and Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) for the Colorado Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native American, Other | https://coucp.dbesystem.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?XID=8140&TN=coucp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% owned and controlled by US citizens who are economically and socially disadvantaged | Yes | NAICS | Free | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) Directory | Texas Department of Transportion (TXDOT) | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Texas Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Disadvantaged | https://txdot.txdotcms.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp?TN=txdot | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | transportation related industried | Free | ||||||
| State | Texas | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) Directory | Texas Department of Transportion (TXDOT) | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Texas Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Disadvantaged | https://txdot.txdotcms.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp?TN=txdot | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | transportation related industried | Free | |||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Directory | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | This database contains certified Historically Underutilized Businesss in Texas. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native American | https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/tpasscmblsearch.do | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. | Yes | service-disabled veteran | NIGP Class and Item Codes, NAICS, TxDOT Work Categories | Free | |||
| State | Texas | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Directory | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | This database contains certified Historically Underutilized Businesss in Texas. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native American | https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/tpasscmblsearch.do | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. | Yes | service-disabled veteran | NIGP Class and Item Codes, NAICS, TxDOT Work Categories | Free | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Minnesota Unified Certification Program (MNUCP) | Minnesota Department of Transportation | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native American | https://mnucp.metc.state.mn.us/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | NAICS | Free | |||||
| State | Minnesota | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Minnesota Unified Certification Program (MNUCP) | Minnesota Department of Transportation | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native American | https://mnucp.metc.state.mn.us/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | NAICS | Free | ||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Equity in Procurement Directory | Minnesota Department of Administration State Procurement | This database contains certified Minority-Owned Businesses in Minneosta. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Pacific American, African American, Hispanic American, Indigenous American | https://mn.gov/admin/osp/government/procuregoodsandgeneralservices/tgedvo-directory/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | disabled, veteran, service disabled veteran | NAICS, commodity code | Free | ||||
| State | Minnesota | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Equity in Procurement Directory | Minnesota Department of Administration State Procurement | This database contains certified Minority-Owned Businesses in Minneosta. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Pacific American, African American, Hispanic American, Indigenous American | https://mn.gov/admin/osp/government/procuregoodsandgeneralservices/tgedvo-directory/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | disabled, veteran, service disabled veteran | NAICS, commodity code | Free | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Minnesota Central Certification Program (CERT) | City of Saint Paul | This database contains certified Business Enterprises for the in Minnesota. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Minority | https://cert.smwbe.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. | Yes | CSI, NAICS, NIGP | small business | Free | |||
| State | Minnesota | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Minnesota Central Certification Program (CERT) | City of Saint Paul | This database contains certified Business Enterprises for the in Minnesota. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Minority | https://cert.smwbe.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. | Yes | CSI, NAICS, NIGP | small business | Free | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Business Enterprise Program Directory | State of illinois Business Enterprise Program | This database contains certified Business Enterprises in Illinois. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | African American, Native American, Subcontinent Asian American, Hispanic, Asian American, Other | https://ceibep.diversitysoftware.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Have at least 51% of their business controlled by one or more minority groups | Yes | veteran, disabled | NIGP | sheltered workshop | Free | ||
| State | Illinois | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Business Enterprise Program Directory | State of illinois Business Enterprise Program | This database contains certified Business Enterprises in Illinois. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | African American, Native American, Subcontinent Asian American, Hispanic, Asian American, Other | https://ceibep.diversitysoftware.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Have at least 51% of their business controlled by one or more minority groups | Yes | veteran, disabled | NIGP | sheltered workshop | Free | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | State of Georgia UCP Directory | Georgia Department of Transportation | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Georgia Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | https://gdotbiext.dot.ga.gov/ext-bi/saw.dll?dashboard | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | - | NAICS, work class | Free | ||||||
| State | Georgia | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | State of Georgia UCP Directory | Georgia Department of Transportation | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Georgia Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | https://gdotbiext.dot.ga.gov/ext-bi/saw.dll?dashboard | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | - | NAICS, work class | Free | |||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Florida Unified Certification Program (UCP) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory | Florida Department of Transportation | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Florida Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Disadvantaged | https://fdotxwp02.dot.state.fl.us/EqualOpportunityOfficeBusinessDirectory/CustomSearch.aspx | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The qualifying owner(s) must own a minimum of 51% of the company; and have an investment in their company; | Yes | NAICS | Free | ||||
| State | Florida | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Florida Unified Certification Program (UCP) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory | Florida Department of Transportation | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Florida Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Disadvantaged | https://fdotxwp02.dot.state.fl.us/EqualOpportunityOfficeBusinessDirectory/CustomSearch.aspx | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The qualifying owner(s) must own a minimum of 51% of the company; and have an investment in their company; | Yes | NAICS | Free | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | New York State Minority and Women Business Enterprise Directory | New York State Office of Contractor and Supplier Diversity | This database contains certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprises in the state of New York. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Minority | https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | at least fifty-one percent (51%) is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who are meeting the ethnic definitions | yes | CSI, NAICS, NIGP, NYSDOT Construction Work Codes, NYSDOT Consultant Work Codes | Free | ||||
| State | New York | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | New York State Minority and Women Business Enterprise Directory | New York State Office of Contractor and Supplier Diversity | This database contains certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprises in the state of New York. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Minority | https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | at least fifty-one percent (51%) is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who are meeting the ethnic definitions | yes | CSI, NAICS, NIGP, NYSDOT Construction Work Codes, NYSDOT Consultant Work Codes | Free | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Pennsylvania Supplier Search | Pennsylvania Department of General Services | This database contains certified Minority-owned Business Enterprises in Pennsylvania. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Minority | https://www.dgs.internet.state.pa.us/suppliersearch | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | - | ITQ, UNSPSC | Free | |||||
| State | Pennslyvania | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Pennsylvania Supplier Search | Pennsylvania Department of General Services | This database contains certified Minority-owned Business Enterprises in Pennsylvania. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Minority | https://www.dgs.internet.state.pa.us/suppliersearch | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | - | ITQ, UNSPSC | Free | ||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PAUCP) | Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native, Other, Subcontinent Asian | https://paucp.dbesystem.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | NAICS | Free | |||||
| State | Pennslyvania | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PAUCP) | Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | This database contains certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The primary purpose of this database is for government procurement. | Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native, Other, Subcontinent Asian | https://paucp.dbesystem.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Yes | NAICS | Free | ||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Small Business & Supplier Diversity SWaM and DBE Directory | Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity | Data on firms that have been certified by the Commonwealth of Virigina as SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). SWaM designations also include Micro and Service Disabled Veteran-owned businesses. | Asian/Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; White or Caucasian | https://directory.sbsd.virginia.gov/#/executiveExport | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Micro - a certified small businesses that has no more than 25 employees AND no more than $3 million in average annual revenue over the three year period prior to certification Small - a businesses that is at least 51% independently owned and controlled by one or more individuals and has fewer than 250 employees or average annual gross receipts of less than 10 million or less averaged over the previous three years. Women - at least 51% owned by one or more women and both the management and daily businesses operations are controlled by one or more women. | Yes | NAICS | Free | ||||
| State | Virginia | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Small Business & Supplier Diversity SWaM and DBE Directory | Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity | Data on firms that have been certified by the Commonwealth of Virigina as SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). SWaM designations also include Micro and Service Disabled Veteran-owned businesses. | Asian/Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; White or Caucasian | https://directory.sbsd.virginia.gov/#/executiveExport | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Micro - a certified small businesses that has no more than 25 employees AND no more than $3 million in average annual revenue over the three year period prior to certification Small - a businesses that is at least 51% independently owned and controlled by one or more individuals and has fewer than 250 employees or average annual gross receipts of less than 10 million or less averaged over the previous three years. Women - at least 51% owned by one or more women and both the management and daily businesses operations are controlled by one or more women. | Yes | NAICS | Free | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://www.marylandbcc.org/directory/#!directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | Free | ||||
| State | Maryland | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://www.marylandbcc.org/directory/#!directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | Free | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Hispanic or Latino | http://cca.maryland-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | Free | ||||
| State | Maryland | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Hispanic or Latino | http://cca.maryland-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | Free | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Virginia Asian American Chamber of Commerce Members | Virginia Asian American Chamber of Commerce | This Chamber of Commerce operates in the state of Virginia, providing membership benefits to Asian American-owned business members | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available | |
| State | Virginia | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Virginia Asian American Chamber of Commerce Members | Virginia Asian American Chamber of Commerce | This Chamber of Commerce operates in the state of Virginia, providing membership benefits to Asian American-owned business members | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Austin Area Asian Business Directory | Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | The Austin Area Asian Business Directory includes information about all registered businesses of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. | Asian | https://members.austinasianchamber.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | self-defined business categories | Free | ||||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Austin Area Asian Business Directory | Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | The Austin Area Asian Business Directory includes information about all registered businesses of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. | Asian | https://members.austinasianchamber.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | self-defined business categories | Free | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | King County Black Business Directory | Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | Black Business Directory is a community-compiled search directory of self-identified Black-owned businesses local to King County, Washington. | Black | https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated, Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | self-defined business categories | Free | |||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | King County Black Business Directory | Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | Black Business Directory is a community-compiled search directory of self-identified Black-owned businesses local to King County, Washington. | Black | https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated, Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | This dataset covers mostly personal services, food, retail, art & culture businesses. | self-defined business categories | Free | ||
| State | New York | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | New York City Online Directory of Certified Firms | City of New York | This is a curated list of NYC business that are Minority and Women Owned. Many characteristics like date of establishment, description of business and more are provided. | Minority | ||||||||||||||
| Metro Area | New York City | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | New York City Online Directory of Certified Firms | City of New York | This is a curated list of NYC business that are Minority and Women Owned. Many characteristics like date of establishment, description of business and more are provided. | Minority | https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Business/M-WBE-LBE-and-EBE-Certified-Business-List/ci93-uc8s/data | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | Free | |||||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Shop Black Owned | Coast and Janet Gardner | This database is a crowd-sourced map of Black-owned businesses in eight US Cities. | Black | https://coastapp.com/shopblackowned/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated, Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | unknown | not specified | No | restaurant, retail, health/fitness, other | self-defined business categories | Free | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Boston Certified Business Directory | City of Boston | This is the directory reporting on business in Boston and surrounding areas. The businesses, their detials and certification in Minority or female owned etc are provided in the tabulised dataset. | Minority | https://data.boston.gov/dataset/certified-business-directory | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | veteran | UNSPSC, NAICS | small business, small local business | Free | |||
| Metro Area | Boston | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Boston Certified Business Directory | City of Boston | This is the directory reporting on business in Boston and surrounding areas. The businesses, their detials and certification in Minority or female owned etc are provided in the tabulised dataset. | Minority | https://data.boston.gov/dataset/certified-business-directory | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | veteran | UNSPSC, NAICS | small business, small local business | Free | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Bay Area Minority-Owned Business Vulnerability | Urban Displacement Project | This research project created a list of minority-owned businesses within the San Fransisco Bay Area. The methodologies and the final map of business vulnerability to dispalcement are available on the UDP website. The primary purpose of this dataset was for reserach. | BIPOC | https://www.urbandisplacement.org/maps/minority-owned-business-vulnerability/ | More Details | Research | Other | Individual Business | one-time | not specified | No | NAICS | Free | |||||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Bay Area Minority-Owned Business Vulnerability | Urban Displacement Project | This research project created a list of minority-owned businesses within the San Fransisco Bay Area. The methodologies and the final map of business vulnerability to dispalcement are available on the UDP website. The primary purpose of this dataset was for reserach. | BIPOC | https://www.urbandisplacement.org/maps/minority-owned-business-vulnerability/ | More Details | Research | Other | Individual Business | one-time | not specified | No | NAICS | Free | ||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Database | City of Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) | This database includes certified businesses within the Denver metro area. | Minority | https://denver.mwdbe.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?tn=denver | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | NAICS, PVCA | Free | |||||
| Metro Area | Denver | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Database | City of Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) | This database includes certified businesses within the Denver metro area. | Minority | https://denver.mwdbe.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?tn=denver | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | NAICS, PVCA | Free | ||||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | District of Columbia Businesses | DC Chamber of Commerce | The District of Columbia Business Directory includes information about all of its members, with specific categories of Minority & Women Owned Businesses within the database. The database is actually a much larger databse of businesses in the District, with one of the filtering categories being Minority Owned Businesses and another being Women Owned Businesses, as well as a combined category with Minority & Women Owned Businesess. | Not specified | https://members.dcchamber.org/search | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | no | self-defined business categories | Free | |||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | District of Columbia Businesses | DC Chamber of Commerce | The District of Columbia Business Directory includes information about all of its members, with specific categories of Minority & Women Owned Businesses within the database. The database is actually a much larger databse of businesses in the District, with one of the filtering categories being Minority Owned Businesses and another being Women Owned Businesses, as well as a combined category with Minority & Women Owned Businesess. | Not specified | https://members.dcchamber.org/search | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | no | self-defined business categories | Free | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Baltimore MBE/WBE Directory | Maryland Department of Transportation MBE Certification | Data on minority and women owned businesses in Baltimore and surrounding counties reported by the Office of Minority & Women-Owned Business Development. Lists various business characteristics | Asian-Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American | https://baltimorecity.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | MBE is a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by one or more minority group members who have at least 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. A minority is defined under Article 5, Subtitle 28 to include members of the following groups: African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American. WBE is a business owned, operated and controlled by one or more women who have 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. | Yes | owner first and last name; owner phone number; owner fax number; owner email | NAICS | Free | |||
| Metro Area | Baltimore | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Baltimore MBE/WBE Directory | Maryland Department of Transportation MBE Certification | Data on minority and women owned businesses in Baltimore and surrounding counties reported by the Office of Minority & Women-Owned Business Development. Lists various business characteristics | Asian-Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American | https://baltimorecity.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | MBE is a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by one or more minority group members who have at least 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. A minority is defined under Article 5, Subtitle 28 to include members of the following groups: African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American. WBE is a business owned, operated and controlled by one or more women who have 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. | Yes | owner first and last name; owner phone number; owner fax number; owner email | NAICS | Free | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | DC DOT DBE Certification Database | DC Department of Transportation and the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority | Data on firms registered with the DC Unified Certification Program (DCUCP) and broken into DBE, WBE, SBE, SBP, MBP. | not specified | https://supplier.wmata.com/psp/supplier/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/WT_CL_SEP_MENU.WT_CL_VDR_DIR_CMP.GBL?Page=WT_CL_VDR_DIR_PG&Action=U | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Applicants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Applicants must be an independent business; and the 51% socially and economically disadvantaged individuals must control the day-to-day operations of the firm. Only existing for-profit "Small Business Concerns" as described by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations may be certified. Applicants must first meet all the small business size standards for the applicable NAICS Codes that best describes the services the firm provides: http://www.sba.gov/size/indextable of size.html; and the firm's average gross receipts over a three (3) year period must not exceed the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) cap of $23.8 million (Revised October 2014). The Personal Net Worth (PNW) of each socially and economically disadvantaged owner must not exceed $1.32 million (Revised October 2014), excluding the individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and the equity in his/her primary residence. | Yes | NAICS | Free | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | DC DOT DBE Certification Database | DC Department of Transportation and the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority | Data on firms registered with the DC Unified Certification Program (DCUCP) and broken into DBE, WBE, SBE, SBP, MBP. | not specified | https://supplier.wmata.com/psp/supplier/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/WT_CL_SEP_MENU.WT_CL_VDR_DIR_CMP.GBL?Page=WT_CL_VDR_DIR_PG&Action=U | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Applicants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Applicants must be an independent business; and the 51% socially and economically disadvantaged individuals must control the day-to-day operations of the firm. Only existing for-profit "Small Business Concerns" as described by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations may be certified. Applicants must first meet all the small business size standards for the applicable NAICS Codes that best describes the services the firm provides: http://www.sba.gov/size/indextable of size.html; and the firm's average gross receipts over a three (3) year period must not exceed the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) cap of $23.8 million (Revised October 2014). The Personal Net Worth (PNW) of each socially and economically disadvantaged owner must not exceed $1.32 million (Revised October 2014), excluding the individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and the equity in his/her primary residence. | Yes | NAICS | Free | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Northern Virgina Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://business.northernvirginiabcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | Free | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Northern Virgina Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://business.northernvirginiabcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | Free | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned, MoCo Based Businesses List Compiled by the MoCo Show | The MoCo Show | This is a local news outlet (blog and podcast) that created a community-sourced list of Black-Owned Businesses in Montgomery County, Maryland | Black or African American | https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRSOR4rVKM7fuTg8QTnDQElIfx-qn4KQme_kexESpgPUTHiGCA3EmctnaVvBgN4i2WBgjJgiu6dTn_D/pub | More Details | Marketing | Survey | Individual Business | 2020 - 07 - 01 00:00:00 | one-time | Not specified | No | Free | |||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned, MoCo Based Businesses List Compiled by the MoCo Show | The MoCo Show | This is a local news outlet (blog and podcast) that created a community-sourced list of Black-Owned Businesses in Montgomery County, Maryland | Black or African American | https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRSOR4rVKM7fuTg8QTnDQElIfx-qn4KQme_kexESpgPUTHiGCA3EmctnaVvBgN4i2WBgjJgiu6dTn_D/pub | More Details | Marketing | Survey | Individual Business | 2020 - 07 - 01 00:00:00 | one-time | Not specified | No | Free | ||||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the PFG Black Chamber of Commerce serving Prince George's County, Maryland. | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Survey | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the PFG Black Chamber of Commerce serving Prince George's County, Maryland. | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Survey | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available |
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| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on hispanic-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available; https://web.gwhcc.org/search | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on hispanic-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available; https://web.gwhcc.org/search | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Asian Biz Network | Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce | Data on Asian Pacific American Businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce in the Greater Washington DC Area | Asian Pacific American | http://apacc.dis2009.com/home | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | - | self-defined business categories | Not specificed | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Asian Biz Network | Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce | Data on Asian Pacific American Businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce in the Greater Washington DC Area | Asian Pacific American | http://apacc.dis2009.com/home | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | - | self-defined business categories | Not specificed | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | MBE Member List | Capital Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) | CRMSDC certifies MBEs in the Greater Washington DC area and provides them with access to their Corporate Partners looking to enhance the diversity of their supply chains. | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | MBE Member List | Capital Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC) | CRMSDC certifies MBEs in the Greater Washington DC area and provides them with access to their Corporate Partners looking to enhance the diversity of their supply chains. | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Northern Virgina Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce Members | Northern Virgina Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce | This Chamber of Commerce operates in Northern Virginia , providing membership benefits to Hispanic-owned business members | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Northern Virgina Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce Members | Northern Virgina Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce | This Chamber of Commerce operates in Northern Virginia , providing membership benefits to Hispanic-owned business members | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County Members | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County | This Chamber of Commerce operates in Montgomery County, Maryland, providing membership benefits to Hispanic-owned business members | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County Members | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County | This Chamber of Commerce operates in Montgomery County, Maryland, providing membership benefits to Hispanic-owned business members | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Prince George's County Supplier Development & Diversity Directory | Prince George's County Government | Database for Prince George's County, Maryland, that allows you to search for qualified businesses with the following certifications: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) County-Based Business (CBB) County-Based Small Business (CBSB) County-Located Business (CLB) | Not specificed | https://mypgc.diversitycompliance.com/?TN=mypgc | More Details | Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | NAICS | No cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Prince George's County Supplier Development & Diversity Directory | Prince George's County Government | Database for Prince George's County, Maryland, that allows you to search for qualified businesses with the following certifications: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) County-Based Business (CBB) County-Based Small Business (CBSB) County-Located Business (CLB) | Not specificed | https://mypgc.diversitycompliance.com/?TN=mypgc | More Details | Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | NAICS | No cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | MWMCA Member Directory | Md. Washington Minority Companies Association, LLC (MWMCA) | Database of small, minority, and large agencies in Maryland and Washington, D.C., bringing them together to partner and work together towards success. MWMCA as an organization providings advocacy and support serivces for small, minority, and women-owned members. | African American; Alaska Native; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-Continent; Hispanic American; Native American | https://mwmca.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid Membership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | NAICS | Nonprofit status; certification type | No cost | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Online Directory of NYC Certified Businesses | NYC Small Business Services | The Online Directory of NYC Certified Businesses is a searchable list of M/WBE, LBE, and EBE businesses certified by the City of New York. This site is maintained by the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), which runs New York City's certification programs, including the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, the Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE) Program, and the Locally-based Business Enterprise (LBE) Program. You can specifically search for businesses based on owner race/ethnicity as well as certification type and also by type of certification. | Black, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific, Asian-Indian, Native American, Minority | https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | At least 51% of the business is owned, operated and controlled by a U.S. Citizen(s) or U.S. permanent resident(s) who are women and/or members of designated minority groups including: Black Hispanic Asian-Pacific Asian-Indian Native American | yes | Signatory to a union contract; Mentorship program graduate; Enrolled in PASSPort; Experience Bonding | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | NAICS | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | New York City | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Online Directory of NYC Certified Businesses | NYC Small Business Services | The Online Directory of NYC Certified Businesses is a searchable list of M/WBE, LBE, and EBE businesses certified by the City of New York. This site is maintained by the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), which runs New York City's certification programs, including the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, the Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE) Program, and the Locally-based Business Enterprise (LBE) Program. You can specifically search for businesses based on owner race/ethnicity as well as certification type and also by type of certification. | Black, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific, Asian-Indian, Native American, Minority | https://sbsconnect.nyc.gov/certification-directory-search/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | At least 51% of the business is owned, operated and controlled by a U.S. Citizen(s) or U.S. permanent resident(s) who are women and/or members of designated minority groups including: Black Hispanic Asian-Pacific Asian-Indian Native American | yes | Signatory to a union contract; Mentorship program graduate; Enrolled in PASSPort; Experience Bonding | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | NYSBA MWBE Database | New York State Bridge Authority | This database is a procurement database for the entire state of New York, however, there is an option to filter businesses based on location, with one of the locations being NYC. It also includes filters for MBEs and WBEs. The certifications are statewide certifications | Minority | https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?XID=5180&TN=ny | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | Under Article 15-A of the Executive Law, an MBE is a business enterprise in which at least fifty-one percent (51%) is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who are meeting the ethnic definitions listed below: Black: Persons having origins from any of the Black African racial groups. Hispanic: Persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, Central or South American descent of either Native American or Latin American origin, regardless of race. Asian-Pacific: Persons having origins from the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Pacific Islands. Asian-Indian Subcontinent: Persons having origins from the Indian subcontinent. Native American or Alaskan Native: Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. Similarly, a WBE is a business enterprise in which at least fifty-one percent (51%) is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who are women. | yes | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | NAICS | no cost | ||||
| State | New York | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | NYSBA MWBE Database | New York State Bridge Authority | This database is a procurement database for the entire state of New York, however, there is an option to filter businesses based on location, with one of the locations being NYC. It also includes filters for MBEs and WBEs. The certifications are statewide certifications | Minority | https://ny.newnycontracts.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?XID=5180&TN=ny | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | Under Article 15-A of the Executive Law, an MBE is a business enterprise in which at least fifty-one percent (51%) is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who are meeting the ethnic definitions listed below: Black: Persons having origins from any of the Black African racial groups. Hispanic: Persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, Central or South American descent of either Native American or Latin American origin, regardless of race. Asian-Pacific: Persons having origins from the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Pacific Islands. Asian-Indian Subcontinent: Persons having origins from the Indian subcontinent. Native American or Alaskan Native: Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. Similarly, a WBE is a business enterprise in which at least fifty-one percent (51%) is owned, operated and controlled by citizens or permanent resident aliens who are women. | yes | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | NAICS | no cost | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Shop Black NYC | NYC Small Business Services | A database hosted by the NYC Department of Small Business Services under the Black Entrepeurs NYC (Be NYC) Initiative. There are 3,300+ businesses listed. Launched during Black History Month 2021, Shop Your City: BE NYC is a targeted campaign to: 1. Share online resources to help New Yorkers discover and shop at the City's Black-owned small businesses 2. Encourage New Yorkers to tag a small Black-owned business they're supporting | Black | https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2023/06/20/nyc-luanches-black-owned-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | June 2021 onward | Unknown | No ownership definition provided | No | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | Self-defined categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | New York City | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Shop Black NYC | NYC Small Business Services | A database hosted by the NYC Department of Small Business Services under the Black Entrepeurs NYC (Be NYC) Initiative. There are 3,300+ businesses listed. Launched during Black History Month 2021, Shop Your City: BE NYC is a targeted campaign to: 1. Share online resources to help New Yorkers discover and shop at the City's Black-owned small businesses 2. Encourage New Yorkers to tag a small Black-owned business they're supporting | Black | https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2023/06/20/nyc-luanches-black-owned-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | June 2021 onward | Unknown | No ownership definition provided | No | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | Self-defined categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Port Authority NY/NJ M/W/S/DBE Directory | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | The online directory of firms certified by the Port Authority of NY/NJ. There is the ability to search by location and certification type. | Minority, Disadvantaged | https://panynj.diversitysoftware.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | yes | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | NAICS | no cost | |||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Engineering Qualified M/W/SBE Construction Contractor Search | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey | Related to the larger Port Authority M/W/S/DBE Directory, this directory is developed by the Engineering Department and focuses specifcally on the engineering industry firms. | Minority, Disadvantaged | https://panynj.diversitysoftware.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | yes | Engineering | Self-defined categories | no cost | |||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | New York State Unified Certifiied Directory of DBEs | New York State Unified Certification Program | This database presents businesses certified by multiple certifying agencies in one place. This database is primarily used for government procurement in transportation and aviation industries. A DBE certification is separate from a WMBE certification, however DBEs encompoass similar demographics. The database provides the ability to search based on location and certification type. | Disadvantaged | https://nysucp.newnycontracts.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | DBEs are for-profit small business concerns where socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51% interest and also control management and daily business operations. African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific and Subcontinent Asian Americans, and women are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged. Other individuals can also qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged on a case-by-case basis. Requirements for DBE Participation | No | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | NAICS | no cost | ||||
| State | New York | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | New York State Unified Certifiied Directory of DBEs | New York State Unified Certification Program | This database presents businesses certified by multiple certifying agencies in one place. This database is primarily used for government procurement in transportation and aviation industries. A DBE certification is separate from a WMBE certification, however DBEs encompoass similar demographics. The database provides the ability to search based on location and certification type. | Disadvantaged | https://nysucp.newnycontracts.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | DBEs are for-profit small business concerns where socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51% interest and also control management and daily business operations. African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific and Subcontinent Asian Americans, and women are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged. Other individuals can also qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged on a case-by-case basis. Requirements for DBE Participation | No | professional, scientific, and technical services, manufactureing, construction, wholesale trade, administration and support, waste management, remediation services, transportation and warehousing, information, retail, real estate, finance and insurance | NAICS | no cost | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Jersey City Supplier Diversity Directory | The City of Jersey City | The Supplier Diversity Directory features diverse-owned businesses that are interested in or have participated in Jersey City public contracts and is designed to connect residents, institutions, business owners, and prime contractors with qualified firms for their next project. Featured businesses provide a good or service that the City purchases and are certified, or self-reported, as being majority owned by a person of color, woman, veteran, LGBT person, or person with a disability. The database give has the ability to search by location. | Minority | https://data.jerseycitynj.gov/explore/dataset/odi-diversity-directory/information/?disjunctive.industry&disjunctive.city&sort=business_name&refine.city=New+York&refine.state=NY&refine.industry=Professional+Scientific+Technical+Services&refine.industry=Construction&refine.industry=Information&location=12,40.78158,-73.97284&basemap=mapbox.light | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | Majority owned by a person of color, woman, veteran, LGBT person, or person with a disability. | Yes | LGBT, veteran, disability owned | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | New Jersey State Unified Certified Directory of DBEs | NJ Department of Transportation | This database presents businesses certified by multiple certifying agencies in one place. This database is primarily used for government procurement in transportation and aviation industries. A DBE certification is separate from a WMBE certification, however DBEs encompoass similar demographics. The database provides the ability to search based on location and certification type. | Disadvantaged | https://njucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement, Marketing | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | individual business | rolling basis | DBEs are for-profit small business concerns where socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51% interest and also control management and daily business operations. African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific and Subcontinent Asian Americans, and women are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged. Other individuals can also qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged on a case-by-case basis. Requirements for DBE Participation | No | Covers a large variety of industires | NAICS | no cost | ||||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Shop Your City NYC | NYC Department of Small Business Services | This is a map-based system that allows search by specific demographics. It is a campaign that encourages residents to support small businesses during the recovery from COVID-19. | Black, Caribbean, Latinx, Asian American Pacific Islander | https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/syc-citywide/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual business | rolling basis | Yes | Woman-owned; LGBTQ+ Owned/Friendly; Veteran-Owned; | Not specified | Not defined | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | New York City | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Shop Your City NYC | NYC Department of Small Business Services | This is a map-based system that allows search by specific demographics. It is a campaign that encourages residents to support small businesses during the recovery from COVID-19. | Black, Caribbean, Latinx, Asian American Pacific Islander | https://shopyourcity.cityofnewyork.us/syc-citywide/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual business | rolling basis | Yes | Woman-owned; LGBTQ+ Owned/Friendly; Veteran-Owned; | Not specified | Not defined | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | NY and NJ Certified Hispanic Owned Business List | The New York and New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council | This is a simple list on the The New York and New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council webpage. It does not include links or any additional information, however all of the businsses listed are certified by the Council. | Hispanic/Latino | https://nynjmsdc.org/certified-hispanic-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | Individual businesses | rolling basis | Minority businesses must be at least 51% minority-owned, managed and controlled. For the purposes of NMSDC's program, a minority group member is an individual who is at least 25% Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic or Native American. Minority eligibility is established via a combination of document reviews, screenings, interviews and site visits. Ownership, in the case of a publicly owned business, means that at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more minority group members | No | Not specified | Not defined | no cost | ||||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 28 NYC Black-Owned Businesses To Support, Separated By Borough | Secret NYC | Secret NYC is online blog and maganize focused on bringing NYC residents information about different businesses and events happening locally. This specific page includes a curated list of Black-Owned businesses to support throughout the boroughs. It is not a comprehensive list and focuses primarily on restaurants. | Black or African American | https://secretnyc.co/nyc-black-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 08 - 15 00:00:00 | Not specified | No | Primarily restaurants and entertainment | Not defined | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | 30 NYC Black-Owned Businesses To Support, Separated By Borough | Secret NYC | Secret NYC is online blog and maganize focused on bringing NYC residents information about different businesses and events happening locally. This specific page includes a curated list of Black-Owned businesses to support throughout the boroughs. It is not a comprehensive list and focuses primarily on restaurants. | Black or African American | https://secretnyc.co/nyc-black-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 08 - 17 00:00:00 | Not specified | No | Primarily restaurants and entertainment | Not defined | no cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 25 Essential Latino-Owned Businesses in NYC | Thrillist | A post for Hispanic heritage month in 2021, this Thrillist list provides a curated list of latinx owned businesses all around NYC. It is not a comprehensive list and focuses priarily on restaurants. | Hispanic/Latino | https://www.thrillist.com/events/new-york/latino-owned-businesses-in-new-york-how-to-support | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2021 - 08 - 30 00:00:00 | Not specified | No | Primarily restaurants and entertainment | Not defined | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | 27 Essential Latino-Owned Businesses in NYC | Thrillist | A post for Hispanic heritage month in 2021, this Thrillist list provides a curated list of latinx owned businesses all around NYC. It is not a comprehensive list and focuses priarily on restaurants. | Hispanic/Latino | https://www.thrillist.com/events/new-york/latino-owned-businesses-in-new-york-how-to-support | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2021 - 09 - 01 00:00:00 | Not specified | No | Primarily restaurants and entertainment | Not defined | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned Businesses in NYC | Do NYC | This list focuses on shops all around NYC with black owners. The list is curated by the owners and devleopers of the blog. | Black or African American | https://donyc.com/p/black-owned-businesses-in-nyc | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Stores and shops | Not defined | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Bars in NYC | Do NYC | A curated list focusing specifically on Black-Owned Restaurants, Coffee Shops, and Bars all around NYC. The list includes links and details to each of the included businesses. It is unclear how often, if ever, the list is updated, or how the list was curated and businesses selected. | Black or African American | https://donyc.com/p/black-owned-restaurants-coffee-shops-bars-in-nyc | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Stores and shops | Not defined | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned NYC Art Spaces: Galleries, Theaters, Music Venues & More | Do NYC | The Do NYC blog provides a list of Art Spaces that are Black-owned across the boroughs of NYC. | Black or African American | https://donyc.com/p/black-owned-nyc-art-spaces-galleries-theaters-music-venues-more | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Stores and shops | Not defined | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned NYC Art Spaces: Galleries, Theaters, Music Venues & More | Do NYC | The Do NYC blog provides a list of Art Spaces that are Black-owned across the boroughs of NYC. | Black or African American | https://donyc.com/p/black-owned-nyc-art-spaces-galleries-theaters-music-venues-more | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Stores and shops | Not defined | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Suffolk County Minority and Women Owned Businesses | Suffolk County Government | Long Island in NYC makes up most of Suffolk County and they have an additional procurement database that identified MWBEs. There is a separate system for registration, apart of the larger NYS and NYC systems. The database allows searching by race, gender, veteran, location, status, certification type, and more. | Black or African American; Latin American/Hispanic; Asian-Pacific Islander; Asian- Indian; Native American; Non-Minority | https://ce.suffolkcountyny.gov/SCMinorityAffairs/Search/Search.aspx | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | Individual businesses | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | Veteran owned | Covers a large variety of industires | NAICS | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | New York City | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Suffolk County Minority and Women Owned Businesses | Suffolk County Government | Long Island in NYC makes up most of Suffolk County and they have an additional procurement database that identified MWBEs. There is a separate system for registration, apart of the larger NYS and NYC systems. The database allows searching by race, gender, veteran, location, status, certification type, and more. | Black or African American; Latin American/Hispanic; Asian-Pacific Islander; Asian- Indian; Native American; Non-Minority | https://ce.suffolkcountyny.gov/SCMinorityAffairs/Search/Search.aspx | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary applicaiton or self-registration | Individual businesses | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | Veteran owned | Covers a large variety of industires | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Shades of Long Island Business Database | Shades of Long Island | This is an online database that advertises local businesses in Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island. Businesses pay to advertise and be listed on the site. It's a search-based application that allows you to search by tags that specific race, ethnicity, business type, gender, etc. | Black, Hispanic, Asian | https://business.shadesoflongisland.com/explore/?sort=latest | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesses | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | Shades of Long Island Business Database | Shades of Long Island | This is an online database that advertises local businesses in Suffolk and Nassau Counties on Long Island. Businesses pay to advertise and be listed on the site. It's a search-based application that allows you to search by tags that specific race, ethnicity, business type, gender, etc. | Black, Hispanic, Asian | https://business.shadesoflongisland.com/explore/?sort=latest | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesses | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Member Directory of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce | Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce | This is a database of members of the Long Island African American chamber of commerce. Most members are located in Long Island, but there are others that are located around the Country. The Chamber provides member support services and training to its members along with other benefits. | Black or African American | https://liaacc.org/member-directory/#!directory/map | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesses | rolling basis | Not specified | No | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | Member Directory of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce | Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce | This is a database of members of the Long Island African American chamber of commerce. Most members are located in Long Island, but there are others that are located around the Country. The Chamber provides member support services and training to its members along with other benefits. | Black or African American | https://liaacc.org/member-directory/#!directory/map | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesses | rolling basis | Not specified | No | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned Business Lists | Shoppe Black | Shoppe Black is a national black business supporter that has a post sepcifically for different types of black owned busineses primarily in the United States. The posts are curated and provide links and a small description of the businesses. It includes everything from barber shops to art galleries and fashion. | Black or African American | https://shoppeblack.us/category/business-lists/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned Businesses in New York | Trippin | Trippin is a global travel website that has a map feature specifically for searching for businesses based on location and other attributes, including Black owned businesses as well as other attributes. It is updated regularly, according to the webiste and was built in conjunction with local businesses. New entries can be submitted via email. | Black or African American | https://trippin.world/guide/black-owned-businesses-in-new-york | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned Businesses in New York | Trippin | Trippin is a global travel website that has a map feature specifically for searching for businesses based on location and other attributes, including Black owned businesses as well as other attributes. It is updated regularly, according to the webiste and was built in conjunction with local businesses. New entries can be submitted via email. This specific database is for NYC | Black or African American | https://trippin.world/guide/black-owned-businesses-in-new-york | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | ||
| International | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned Businesses Worldwide | Trippin | Trippin is a global travel website that has a map feature specifically for searching for businesses based on location and other attributes, including Black owned businesses as well as other attributes. It is updated regularly, according to the webiste and was built in conjunction with local businesses. New entries can be submitted via email. | Black or African American | https://trippin.world/explore?tag=black-owned | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | |||
| State | All States | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned Businesses Worldwide | Trippin | Trippin is a global travel website that has a map feature specifically for searching for businesses based on location and other attributes, including Black owned businesses as well as other attributes. It is updated regularly, according to the webiste and was built in conjunction with local businesses. New entries can be submitted via email. | Black or African American | https://trippin.world/explore?tag=black-owned | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Covers a large variety of industires | Not defined | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 200+ Black-Owned Restaurants Across NYC | The Infatuation | A curated list of over 200 black-owned restaurants across all of NYC. It appears to have been last updated in Feburary of 2021. They have an option to email to be added to the list, but not clear how often it is actually updated. | Black or African American | https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/features/support-nyc-black-owned-restaurants | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Not defined | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | 200+ Black-Owned Restaurants Across NYC | The Infatuation | A curated list of over 200 black-owned restaurants across all of NYC. It appears to have been last updated in Feburary of 2021. They have an option to email to be added to the list, but not clear how often it is actually updated. | Black or African American | https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/features/support-nyc-black-owned-restaurants | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Not defined | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | A Starter (70-Plus!) List of Black-Owned Businesses in Harlem | The Curious Uptowner | This webiste is a blog specifically focusing on life in Harlem, NYC. It includes a list of 70+ black-owned businesses in Harlem that readers might want to check out. It is not clear how often it is updated, but this list orginally started out as 50+ businesses in 2020 and now it is 70+ and was last updated February 7th, 2023. | Black or African American | https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/a-starter-50-plus-list-of-black-owned-businesses-in-harlem-you-can-support-right-now | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Restaurants, cafes, bars and lounges, shopping and other services | Not defined | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | A Starter (70-Plus!) List of Black-Owned Businesses in Harlem | The Curious Uptowner | This webiste is a blog specifically focusing on life in Harlem, NYC. It includes a list of 70+ black-owned businesses in Harlem that readers might want to check out. It is not clear how often it is updated, but this list orginally started out as 50+ businesses in 2020 and now it is 70+ and was last updated February 7th, 2023. | Black or African American | https://www.thecuriousuptowner.com/post/a-starter-50-plus-list-of-black-owned-businesses-in-harlem-you-can-support-right-now | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | Not specified | No | Restaurants, cafes, bars and lounges, shopping and other services | Not defined | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Miami-Dade County Directory of Certified Firms | Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department | This database contains certified disadvantaged business enterprises registered in the County. There are search features in the database that allow you to filter by location and certification type. The DBE certification is runt hrough the Florida Department of Transportation Services. | Disadvantaged | https://mdcsbd.gob2g.com/frontend/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The qualifying owner(s) must meet the federal definition of "socially and economically disadvantaged" individuals; The qualifying owner(s) must own a minimum of 51% of the company; and have an investment in their company; | no | no | primarily transportation and contstruction | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Miami | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Miami-Dade County Directory of Certified Firms | Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department | This database contains certified disadvantaged business enterprises registered in the County. There are search features in the database that allow you to filter by location and certification type. The DBE certification is runt hrough the Florida Department of Transportation Services. | Disadvantaged | https://mdcsbd.gob2g.com/frontend/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The qualifying owner(s) must meet the federal definition of "socially and economically disadvantaged" individuals; The qualifying owner(s) must own a minimum of 51% of the company; and have an investment in their company; | no | no | primarily transportation and contstruction | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Broward County Public Schools Certified Supplier Directory | Broward County Public Schools | This database contains certified small/minority/women business enterprises in Broward County (Ft. Lauderdale). The database allows searching by location as well as certififcation type and ethnicity of owner. The primary purposes is government procurement. The certification is only for businesess with significant presence in the South Florida Tri-County area of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. | African-American; Asian American; Asian-Pacific-American; Hispanic American; Subcontinent- Asian-American; Non-Minority Male; White Female | https://www.browardschools.com/SDOP | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned, managed, and controlled by one or more minority group members and/or women, and that is ready, willing, and able to sell goods or services that are purchased by the School District. | yes | none | Business services; professional ser vices; construction; project management; other contractual services | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Broward County | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Broward County Public Schools Certified Supplier Directory | Broward County Public Schools | This database contains certified small/minority/women business enterprises in Broward County (Ft. Lauderdale). The database allows searching by location as well as certififcation type and ethnicity of owner. The primary purposes is government procurement. The certification is only for businesess with significant presence in the South Florida Tri-County area of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. | African-American; Asian American; Asian-Pacific-American; Hispanic American; Subcontinent- Asian-American; Non-Minority Male; White Female | https://www.browardschools.com/SDOP | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned, managed, and controlled by one or more minority group members and/or women, and that is ready, willing, and able to sell goods or services that are purchased by the School District. | yes | none | Business services; professional ser vices; construction; project management; other contractual services | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Miami-Dade County Directory of Certified Firms | Miami-Dade Public Schools Office of Economic Opportunity | This database contains certified small/minority/women business enterprises in Miami-Dade County. The database allows searching by location as well as certififcation type and ethnicity and gender of owner. The primary purposes is government procurement. The certification is only for businesess with significant presence in the South Florida Tri-County area of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. | African-American; Asian American; Hispanic American; Native American; Non-Minority | https://miamidadeschools.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | owned and controlled by at least fifty-one percent (51%) by a minority person/s who are members of an insular group that is of a specific racial, ethnic, or gender makeup or national origin which has been subjected historically to disparate treatment due to identification in and with that group resulting in an underrepresentation of commercial enterprises under the group's control, and whose management and daily operations are controlled by such persons. | yes | Veteran-owned | Professional services (a/e and non a/e), goods and services, goods and services, constructional and construction related trades | NIGP | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Miami-Dade County | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Miami-Dade County Directory of Certified Firms | Miami-Dade Public Schools Office of Economic Opportunity | This database contains certified small/minority/women business enterprises in Miami-Dade County. The database allows searching by location as well as certififcation type and ethnicity and gender of owner. The primary purposes is government procurement. The certification is only for businesess with significant presence in the South Florida Tri-County area of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. | African-American; Asian American; Hispanic American; Native American; Non-Minority | https://miamidadeschools.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | owned and controlled by at least fifty-one percent (51%) by a minority person/s who are members of an insular group that is of a specific racial, ethnic, or gender makeup or national origin which has been subjected historically to disparate treatment due to identification in and with that group resulting in an underrepresentation of commercial enterprises under the group's control, and whose management and daily operations are controlled by such persons. | yes | Veteran-owned | Professional services (a/e and non a/e), goods and services, goods and services, constructional and construction related trades | NIGP | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Palm Beach County Vendor Search | Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity | The Vendor Directory displays the information of all business currently certified by the Office of Equal Business Opportunity (OEBO) in Palm Beach County in the large Miami-Dade MSA. It is a government procurement database, primarily. You can search by location, as well as certification type | Black; Native American; Asian; Hispanic; Other; White | https://www.pbcgov.org/pbcvendors | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Minority and/or Women owned business must be at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by one or more minority group and/or woman that is ready, willing and able to provide the goods or services in which the business is seeking certification. | yes | none | NAICS | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Palm Beach County | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Palm Beach County Vendor Search | Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity | The Vendor Directory displays the information of all business currently certified by the Office of Equal Business Opportunity (OEBO) in Palm Beach County in the large Miami-Dade MSA. It is a government procurement database, primarily. You can search by location, as well as certification type | Black; Native American; Asian; Hispanic; Other; White | https://www.pbcgov.org/pbcvendors | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Minority and/or Women owned business must be at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by one or more minority group and/or woman that is ready, willing and able to provide the goods or services in which the business is seeking certification. | yes | none | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | South Florida Small & Minority Business Resource Directory | South Florida Regional Planning Council | The South Florida Small & Minority Business Resource Directory provides contact names and other resource information on minority organizations. The document also provides a list of minority business resources. | Minority | http://www.sfrpc.com/ftp/pub/ed/Minority%20Business%20Directory.pdf | More Details | Marketing | Survey | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | none | no cost | |||||
| Metro Area | Miami | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | South Florida Small & Minority Business Resource Directory | South Florida Regional Planning Council | The South Florida Small & Minority Business Resource Directory provides contact names and other resource information on minority organizations. The document also provides a list of minority business resources. | Minority | http://www.sfrpc.com/ftp/pub/ed/Minority%20Business%20Directory.pdf | More Details | Marketing | Survey | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | none | no cost | ||||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Metro Area Black-Owned Businesses Directory | Bob Directory | The Bob Directory is an online directory of black owned businesses. It is a national database that allows searching by location and business type. Locations include Washingotn, Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, Columbus, Fayetville, Miami, and Boston. | Black | https://bobdir.com/business/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary Application Or Self-Registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | no | Self-defined categories | no cost | ||||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black Miami Business Guide | Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau | This blog has different sections for different types of black owned businesses, including restaurants, hotels, shops and more. It is primarily for marketing purposes. | Black | https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/multicultural-miami/miami-black-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | no | Self-defined categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Miami | Private Industry Lists | Black Miami Business Guide | Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau | This blog has different sections for different types of black owned businesses, including restaurants, hotels, shops and more. It is primarily for marketing purposes. | Black | https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/multicultural-miami/miami-black-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | no | Self-defined categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory | Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce | The Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to the economic development and growth of Black businesses and organizations in Broward County, Florida. The database is a record of their members. | Black | https://members.browardcountyblackchamberofcommerce.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | no | Self-defined categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Miami | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory | Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce | The Broward County Black Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to the economic development and growth of Black businesses and organizations in Broward County, Florida. The database is a record of their members. | Black | https://members.browardcountyblackchamberofcommerce.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | no | Self-defined categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory | Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce | The Miami Dade Chamber of commerce supports the interests of Black businesses in the region. Their member directory provides is a list of their paid members that benefit from their services. | Black | https://web.m-dcc.org/search | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | no | Self-defined categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Miami | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory | Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce | The Miami Dade Chamber of commerce supports the interests of Black businesses in the region. Their member directory provides is a list of their paid members that benefit from their services. | Black | https://web.m-dcc.org/search | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | no | no | Self-defined categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory | Miami Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) is the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. With membership comprised of close to 600 companies / businesses representing more than 1,200 members, the Chamber's mission is to promote a unified and thriving, gay and gay-friendly, business and professional community throughout Miami-Dade County. The member directory provides a list of all the businesess that pay dues to the chamber. | https://www.gaybizmiami.com/list/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | No | LGBTQ+ owned | Self-defined categories | no cost | |||||
| Metro Area | Miami | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory | Miami Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) is the largest not-for-profit corporation in the county for gay and lesbian businesses. With membership comprised of close to 600 companies / businesses representing more than 1,200 members, the Chamber's mission is to promote a unified and thriving, gay and gay-friendly, business and professional community throughout Miami-Dade County. The member directory provides a list of all the businesess that pay dues to the chamber. | https://www.gaybizmiami.com/list/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | No | LGBTQ+ owned | Self-defined categories | no cost | ||||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-Owned Miami Businesses To Check Out | Ocean Drive Magazine | Ocean Drive Magazine is a local magazine that showcases events and businesses. The list is curated and includes a variety of types of businesses. | Black | https://oceandrive.com/black-owned-Metro Area-miami-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesess | 2023 - 01 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | no | no | no categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Miami | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-Owned Miami Businesses To Check Out | Ocean Drive Magazine | Ocean Drive Magazine is a local magazine that showcases events and businesses. The list is curated and includes a variety of types of businesses. | Black | https://oceandrive.com/black-owned-Metro Area-miami-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesess | 2023 - 01 - 03 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | no | no | no categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 16 Black-Owned Restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale | Visit Lauderdale | Vist Lauderdale is the tourist site for Fort Lauderdale that provides different activities and events in the area. This list is a curated list published in January 2023. | Black | https://www.visitlauderdale.com/articles/post/16-black-owned-restaurants-in-greater-fort-lauderdale/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 01 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | no | no | no categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Miami | Private Industry Lists | 16 Black-Owned Restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale | Visit Lauderdale | Vist Lauderdale is the tourist site for Fort Lauderdale that provides different activities and events in the area. This list is a curated list published in January 2023. | Black | https://www.visitlauderdale.com/articles/post/16-black-owned-restaurants-in-greater-fort-lauderdale/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 01 - 03 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | no | no | no categories | no cost | ||
| International | Private Industry Lists | Black Business Directory | National Black Guide | National Black Guide is an online directory of black owned businesses that pay to advertise on the site. It allows you to search by certain location and also has specific pages for different metro areas. | Black | https://nationalblackguide.com/black-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Unknown | Individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | unknown | unknown | no | no | no categories | no cost | |||
| International | Private Industry Lists | South Florida's Hispanic-Owned Businesses | South Florida Business Journal | A top 25 listing of businesses in South Florida ranked by business revenues. The top five area available without a subrsciption, but the remaining list requires a subscription or a one-time purchase of the list. | Hispanic | https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/subscriber-only/2023/08/25/south-floridas-hispanic-owned-businesses.html | More Details | Research | Unknown | Individual businesses | 2022 - 06 - 01 00:00:00 | one-time | unknown | no | no | no categories | Payment required | |||
| State | Florida | Private Industry Lists | South Florida's Hispanic-Owned Businesses | South Florida Business Journal | A top 25 listing of businesses in South Florida ranked by business revenues. The top five area available without a subrsciption, but the remaining list requires a subscription or a one-time purchase of the list. | Hispanic | https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/subscriber-only/2023/08/25/south-floridas-hispanic-owned-businesses.html | More Details | Research | Unknown | Individual businesses | 2022 - 06 - 02 00:00:00 | one-time | unknown | no | no | no categories | Payment required | ||
| Metro Area | Miami | Private Industry Lists | South Florida's Hispanic-Owned Businesses | South Florida Business Journal | A top 25 listing of businesses in South Florida ranked by business revenues. The top five area available without a subrsciption, but the remaining list requires a subscription or a one-time purchase of the list. | Hispanic | https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/subscriber-only/2023/08/25/south-floridas-hispanic-owned-businesses.html | More Details | Research | Unknown | Individual businesses | 2022 - 06 - 03 00:00:00 | one-time | unknown | no | no | no categories | Payment required | ||
| International | Private Industry Lists | Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support Near Miami | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. They have a portal that allows searching Asian Owned businesses in specific metro areas. | Asian | https://www.opentable.com/lists/asian-owned-and-operated | More Details | Marketing | Unknown | Individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | unknown | no | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in D.C. | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list focuses on black-owned restaurants in Washington, D.C. | Black | https://www.opentable.com/lists/black-owned-and-operated-restaurants-dc | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 01 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | no | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in the South | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes LatinX owned and operated restaurants in Southern states and the District of Columnia. | Hispanic/Latino | https://www.opentable.com/lists/latinx-owned-and-operated-restaurants-south | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 09 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | No | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in the South | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Black owned and operated restaurants in Southern states and the District of Columnia. | Black | https://www.opentable.com/lists/black-owned-and-operated-restaurants-south | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | No | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support Near San Francisco | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Asian owned and operated restaurants in the San Francisco Area. | Asian | https://www.opentable.com/lists/asian-owned-and-operated-restaurants-san-francisco | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 04 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | No | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in New York City | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Black owned and operated restaurants in the New York City. | Black | https://www.opentable.com/lists/black-owned-and-operated-restaurants-nyc | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | No | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | New York City | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in New York City | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Black owned and operated restaurants in the New York City. | Black | https://www.opentable.com/lists/black-owned-and-operated-restaurants-nyc | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | No | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | |
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Explore Black-Owned and -Operated Restaurants | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Black owned and operated restaurants in cities across the United States. | Black | https://www.opentable.com/lists/black-owned-and-operated | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | No | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Explore Hispanic-Owned and -Operated Restaurants in Washington DC | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Hispanic owned and operated restaurants in Washington DC | Hispanic | https://www.opentable.com/lists/latinx-owned-and-operated-restaurants-8 | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 09 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | No | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Austin | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Women-owned businesses in Austin, TX. | https://www.opentable.com/lists/women-owned-and-operated-restaurants-austin | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 02 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | Yes | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Private Industry Lists | Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Austin | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Women-owned businesses in Austin, TX. | https://www.opentable.com/lists/women-owned-and-operated-restaurants-austin | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesses | 2023 - 02 - 02 00:00:00 | unknown | unknown | Yes | no | restaurants | no categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Denver | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Denver Small Business Certification and Contract Management System | The City and County of Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity | This database is a part of the Denver Division of Small Business opportunity and designed to promote small and minority businesses primarily for government procurement purposes. The database allows searching by certification type including MWBE. The main industries include businesses in professional services, construction, construction-related, concessions, goods, and services. | Minority | https://denver.mwdbe.com/ | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | At least 51% of your company ownership must be members of economically and socially disadvantaged groups (Women, Hispanic, Asian, Black, Native American). | Not specified | Not specified | professional services, construction, construction-related, concessions, goods, and services | NAICS | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Denver | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Denver Small Business Certification and Contract Management System | The City and County of Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity | This database is a part of the Denver Division of Small Business opportunity and designed to promote small and minority businesses primarily for government procurement purposes. The database allows searching by certification type including MWBE. The main industries include businesses in professional services, construction, construction-related, concessions, goods, and services. | Minority | https://denver.mwdbe.com/ | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | At least 51% of your company ownership must be members of economically and socially disadvantaged groups (Women, Hispanic, Asian, Black, Native American). | Not specified | Not specified | professional services, construction, construction-related, concessions, goods, and services | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Minority Business Directory | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade | The Minority Business Directory is a comprehensive database of Colorado certified minority-owned businesses. It can connect your business with potential customers and clients, and it is one of the primary tools for prime contractors searching for minority-owned businesses to be subcontractors. Businesses can list themselves and provide self-certification. | Minority | https://oedit.colorado.gov/minority-owned-businesses | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | To be included in the directory, businesses must be located in Colorado and be 51% owned by a minority, woman, and/or veteran or have an official federal, state, local, or private certification. | yes | Veteran | Not specified | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Denver | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Minority Business Directory | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade | The Minority Business Directory is a comprehensive database of Colorado certified minority-owned businesses. It can connect your business with potential customers and clients, and it is one of the primary tools for prime contractors searching for minority-owned businesses to be subcontractors. Businesses can list themselves and provide self-certification. | Minority | https://oedit.colorado.gov/minority-owned-businesses | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | To be included in the directory, businesses must be located in Colorado and be 51% owned by a minority, woman, and/or veteran or have an official federal, state, local, or private certification. | yes | Veteran | Not specified | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Colorado Unified Certification Program Certified Firms Directory | Colorado Department of Transportation | The Colorado Unified Certification Program is a group of partners who oversee the certification efforts of both CDOT and the City and County of Denver, and is composed of local agencies who receive USDOT financial assistance. This directory hosts all MWBE firms certified under the Colorado Department of Transportation and the City and County of Denver. The database includes Disadvantged Business Enterprises as well as Airport Concession Disadvantaged Businesses. The directory allows filtering based on ethnicity and gender. | Asian Indian; Asian Pacific; Black; Caucasian; Hispanic; Native American; Other Minority | https://coucp.dbesystem.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?TN=coucp&XID=6191 | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | firm must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Women, Black Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and other minorities found to be disadvantaged by the SBA are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged. Firms owned by individuals who are not members of one of the above presumptive groups may also apply for certification. Those individuals must make an individual showing of disadvantage pursuant to Appendix E of 49 CFR Part 26. Each individual whose ownership and control is relied upon for DBE certification must have a personal net worth that does not exceed $1.32 million. The individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and equity in their primary residence are not included in the net worth calculation. | yes | Not specified | Primarily transportation contractors | NAICS | no cost | ||
| State | Colorado | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Colorado Unified Certification Program Certified Firms Directory | Colorado Department of Transportation | The Colorado Unified Certification Program is a group of partners who oversee the certification efforts of both CDOT and the City and County of Denver, and is composed of local agencies who receive USDOT financial assistance. This directory hosts all MWBE firms certified under the Colorado Department of Transportation and the City and County of Denver. The database includes Disadvantged Business Enterprises as well as Airport Concession Disadvantaged Businesses. The directory allows filtering based on ethnicity and gender. | Asian Indian; Asian Pacific; Black; Caucasian; Hispanic; Native American; Other Minority | https://coucp.dbesystem.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?TN=coucp&XID=6192 | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | firm must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Women, Black Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and other minorities found to be disadvantaged by the SBA are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged. Firms owned by individuals who are not members of one of the above presumptive groups may also apply for certification. Those individuals must make an individual showing of disadvantage pursuant to Appendix E of 49 CFR Part 26. Each individual whose ownership and control is relied upon for DBE certification must have a personal net worth that does not exceed $1.32 million. The individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and equity in their primary residence are not included in the net worth calculation. | yes | Not specified | Primarily transportation contractors | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Associated General Contractors Certified WMBE/DBE, Woman and Veteran Owned Members | Associated General Contractors | Associated General Contractors is a professional association for the state's Certified WMBE/DBE, Woman and Veteran Owned Members. They have a general member directory as well as a directory of specifically MWBE, DBE, Woman and Veteran Owned Members. | Minority. Disadvantaged | https://www.agccolorado.org/mwbe-members | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | Veteran-owned | Commercial building contractors | no cost | |||
| State | Colorado | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Associated General Contractors Certified WMBE/DBE, Woman and Veteran Owned Members | Associated General Contractors | Associated General Contractors is a professional association for the state's Certified WMBE/DBE, Woman and Veteran Owned Members. They have a general member directory as well as a directory of specifically MWBE, DBE, Woman and Veteran Owned Members. | Minority. Disadvantaged | https://www.agccolorado.org/mwbe-members | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | Veteran-owned | Commercial building contractors | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Denver Black Book | Denver Black Book | The Denver Black Book seeks to assist business owners to market their goods, services, and events to Denver Metro's Black residents and visitors. Black owned businesses can self-add to the list that is then reviewed by the editors. | Black | https://denverblackpages.com/listings/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Entertainment, nightlife, restaurants, churches, activities | self-defined categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Denver | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Denver Black Book | Denver Black Book | The Denver Black Book seeks to assist business owners to market their goods, services, and events to Denver Metro's Black residents and visitors. Black owned businesses can self-add to the list that is then reviewed by the editors. | Black | https://denverblackpages.com/listings/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Entertainment, nightlife, restaurants, churches, activities | self-defined categories | no cost | |
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 400+ Black Owned Businesses to Support in and Around Denver | 302 Magazine | A list within a virtual Maganize for the denver area. The extensive list has links to website and it categorized by self-identified categories. It was last updated in June of 2020. | Black | https://303magazine.com/2020/06/black-owned-businesses-denver/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2020 - 05 - 31 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Denver | Private Industry Lists | 400+ Black Owned Businesses to Support in and Around Denver | 303 Magazine | A list within a virtual Maganize for the denver area. The extensive list has links to website and it categorized by self-identified categories. It was last updated in June of 2020. | Black | https://303magazine.com/2020/06/black-owned-businesses-denver/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2020 - 06 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce | A directory of the members of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce. Each entry has details about location and contact information. The Chamber provides marketing resources for its members as well as networking opportunities, connections with other local chambers, and trainings. | Black | http://coblackchamber.chambermaster.com/list | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined categories | no cost | ||
| State | Colorado | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce | A directory of the members of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce. Each entry has details about location and contact information. The Chamber provides marketing resources for its members as well as networking opportunities, connections with other local chambers, and trainings. | Black | http://coblackchamber.chambermaster.com/list | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory | Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (COHCC) is a membership-driven organization that supports the growth of Hispanic businesses. There are over 2,500 members around the state, cataloged in a business directory hosted on the webpage. Their initiatives encourage economic development and provide access to information, business leaders, procurement opportunities, and education training. | Hispanic | https://www.hispanicchamberdenver.com/business-directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined categories | no cost | ||
| State | Colorado | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory | Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (COHCC) is a membership-driven organization that supports the growth of Hispanic businesses. There are over 2,500 members around the state, cataloged in a business directory hosted on the webpage. Their initiatives encourage economic development and provide access to information, business leaders, procurement opportunities, and education training. | Hispanic | https://www.hispanicchamberdenver.com/business-directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory of the Asian Chamber of Commerce of Colorado | Asian Chamber of Commerce of Colorado | The Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is a membership organization based in Denver, Colorado. Its mission is to provide economic development and business opportunities for its members. The website hosts a directory of its members. | Asian | https://www.acccolorado.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined categories | no cost | ||
| State | Colorado | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory of the Asian Chamber of Commerce of Colorado | Asian Chamber of Commerce of Colorado | The Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is a membership organization based in Denver, Colorado. Its mission is to provide economic development and business opportunities for its members. The website hosts a directory of its members. | Asian | https://www.acccolorado.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership; voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined categories | no cost | |
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 2023 Denver-Area Minority-Owned Businesses | Denver Business Journal | This is a list of the highest earning minority owned businesses in the Denver area in 2023. It was collected by survey, therefore only those who responded to the survey are included in the list. The first five members of the list are available at no cost but the remaining must be accessed via subscription or through a one time payment. | Minority | https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/subscriber-only/2023/08/25/2023-denver-area-minority-owned-businesses.html | More Details | Marketing | Survey | individual businesses | 2023 - 08 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | A minority-owned business is defined as a business with at least 51% of owners belonging to the following groups: Black, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander and Indigenous Peoples. | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | payment required | |||
| Metro Area | Denver | Private Industry Lists | 2024 Denver-Area Minority-Owned Businesses | Denver Business Journal | This is a list of the highest earning minority owned businesses in the Denver area in 2023. It was collected by survey, therefore only those who responded to the survey are included in the list. The first five members of the list are available at no cost but the remaining must be accessed via subscription or through a one time payment. | Minority | https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/subscriber-only/2023/08/25/2023-denver-area-minority-owned-businesses.html | More Details | Marketing | Survey | individual businesses | 2023 - 08 - 02 00:00:00 | unknown | A minority-owned business is defined as a business with at least 51% of owners belonging to the following groups: Black, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander and Indigenous Peoples. | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | payment required | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Shop Local: Show Some Love to Colorado Black-Owned Restaurants & Shops | Colorado Tourism Office | This is a post from the Colorado Tourism Office to highlight black businesses in the state of Colorado. They are separated into a few different categories such as restaurants and shops. | Black | https://www.colorado.com/articles/shop-local-show-some-love-colorado-black-owned-restaurants-shops | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2023 - 02 - 01 00:00:00 | one-time | Not specified | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Restaurants and shops | no cost | ||
| State | Colorado | Private Industry Lists | Shop Local: Show Some Love to Colorado Black-Owned Restaurants & Shops | Colorado Tourism Office | This is a post from the Colorado Tourism Office to highlight black businesses in the state of Colorado. They are separated into a few different categories such as restaurants and shops. | Black | https://www.colorado.com/articles/shop-local-show-some-love-colorado-black-owned-restaurants-shops | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2023 - 02 - 02 00:00:00 | one-time | Not specified | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Restaurants and shops | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | AfroBiz Marketplace | AfroBiz World | An international database of black owned businesses, AfroBiz World has a specific database for U.S. black owned businesses. | Black | https://www.afrobizworld.com/ | More Details | Marketing | unknown | individual businesses | Unknown | unknown | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | art, business services, community & faith, computer & technology, eduction, finance & economics, health , hair, barbers & beauty, media & entertainment, nurtition & fitness, professional services, restaurants & groceries, retail stores | self-defined categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Illinois UCP Directory | Illinois Department of Transportation | The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) provides minorities, women and other eligible small businesses an opportunity to participate in transportation contracts that utilize federal funds. Beyond certification, IDOT fosters opportunities for DBE firms and individuals interested in doing business with the agency to learn, grow and network through available Supportive Services. | Disadvantaged | https://webapps1.dot.illinois.gov/UCP/ExternalSearch | More Details | Government Procurement/ Bussiness Support | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | At least 51 percent owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. In the case of a corporation, in which 51 percent of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals; and, Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own the business. | No | Businesses involved in highway construction-related services (non-vertical), consultant, and supplier/equipment, rental/trucking services are considered for participation in IDOT's DBE Program. | NAICS | No cost | |||
| State | Illinois | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Illinois UCP Directory | Illinois Department of Transportation | The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) provides minorities, women and other eligible small businesses an opportunity to participate in transportation contracts that utilize federal funds. Beyond certification, IDOT fosters opportunities for DBE firms and individuals interested in doing business with the agency to learn, grow and network through available Supportive Services. | Disadvantaged | https://webapps1.dot.illinois.gov/UCP/ExternalSearch | More Details | Government Procurement/ Bussiness Support | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | At least 51 percent owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. In the case of a corporation, in which 51 percent of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals; and, Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own the business. | No | Businesses involved in highway construction-related services (non-vertical), consultant, and supplier/equipment, rental/trucking services are considered for participation in IDOT's DBE Program. | NAICS | No cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Chicago Certified Firms Directory | The Department of Procurement Services Certification and Compliance division | The Department of Procurement Services utilizes certified businesses to promote opportunities in the contracting process by contract award to or use as a subcontractor. The list of current certification types is: Airport Concessionaire Disadvantage Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Business Enterprises owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) Women Business Enterprise (WBE) | African American Asian American Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Native American Other | https://chicago.mwdbe.com/ | More Details | Goverment Procurement | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | The Department of Procurement Services Certification and Compliance division certifies minority-and women-owned businesses that: have at least 51 percent ownership by a minority or woman have at least 51 percent of their business controlled by a one or more minority groups or women | Yes | Business Enterprises owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) | Not specified | NAICS | Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (FAA Only) (DBE (FAA Only)) | No cost | |
| Metro Area | Chicago | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Chicago Certified Firms Directory | The Department of Procurement Services Certification and Compliance division | The Department of Procurement Services utilizes certified businesses to promote opportunities in the contracting process by contract award to or use as a subcontractor. The list of current certification types is: Airport Concessionaire Disadvantage Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Business Enterprises owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) Women Business Enterprise (WBE) | African American Asian American Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Native American Other | https://chicago.mwdbe.com/ | More Details | Goverment Procurement | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | The Department of Procurement Services Certification and Compliance division certifies minority-and women-owned businesses that: have at least 51 percent ownership by a minority or woman have at least 51 percent of their business controlled by a one or more minority groups or women | Yes | Business Enterprises owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) | Not specified | NAICS | Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (FAA Only) (DBE (FAA Only)) | No cost |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | CEI BEP Diversity Management System | Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), City of Chicago, CTA, Metra, and Pace | The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and competitive business environment that will support underrepresented businesses increase their capacity, grow revenue, and enhance credentials. | All Entries | https://ceibep.diversitysoftware.com/ | More Details | Business Support | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Have at least 51% ownership by a minority, woman, or person with a disability Have at least 51% of their business controlled by one or more minority groups, women, or persons with a disability The owner must be a citizen of the United States or a legal permanent resident alien Have annual gross sales of less than $150 million | Yes | Business Enterprises owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) Persons with Disability Business Enterprise (PBE) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sheltered Workshop (SWS) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) | Not specified | NIGP | No cost | ||
| State | Illinois | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | CEI BEP Diversity Management System | Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), City of Chicago, CTA, Metra, and Pace | The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and competitive business environment that will support underrepresented businesses increase their capacity, grow revenue, and enhance credentials. | All Entries | https://ceibep.diversitysoftware.com/ | More Details | Business Support | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Have at least 51% ownership by a minority, woman, or person with a disability Have at least 51% of their business controlled by one or more minority groups, women, or persons with a disability The owner must be a citizen of the United States or a legal permanent resident alien Have annual gross sales of less than $150 million | Yes | Business Enterprises owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) Persons with Disability Business Enterprise (PBE) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sheltered Workshop (SWS) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) | Not specified | NIGP | No cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Business Directory | Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce | The Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce strives to serve the Chicago Chinatown community and promote the area by making Chinatown a major destination point for visitors | Asian | https://www.chicagochinatown.org/chinatown-2020-business-directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Accountant, Airlines, Backeries, Bank & Financial Services, Construction &Hardware, Electronics & Communication, Gifts Furniture Books & Gifts, Hotel, Jewelry, Law firm, Organizations, Pharmacies, Printing & Signs, Public Services, Restaurants, Restaurant Equipment, Salon & Spa | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Business Directory | Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce | The Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce strives to serve the Chicago Chinatown community and promote the area by making Chinatown a major destination point for visitors | Asian | https://www.chicagochinatown.org/chinatown-2020-business-directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Accountant, Airlines, Backeries, Bank & Financial Services, Construction &Hardware, Electronics & Communication, Gifts Furniture Books & Gifts, Hotel, Jewelry, Law firm, Organizations, Pharmacies, Printing & Signs, Public Services, Restaurants, Restaurant Equipment, Salon & Spa | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Little Village Business Directory | The Little Village Chamber of Commerce | Since 1989 the Little Village Chamber of Commerce has represented the interests of local businesses and the larger bilingual business community of Chicago. Its mission is to support, promote and enhance the growth and success of our local businesses and to leverage the community's assets, contributions and unique Mexican identity cultural identity to generate new business opportunities. Our residents and business owners are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic and commitment to family and community. | Latino | https://littlevillagechamber.org/business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Little Village Business Directory | The Little Village Chamber of Commerce | Since 1989 the Little Village Chamber of Commerce has represented the interests of local businesses and the larger bilingual business community of Chicago. Its mission is to support, promote and enhance the growth and success of our local businesses and to leverage the community's assets, contributions and unique Mexican identity cultural identity to generate new business opportunities. Our residents and business owners are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic and commitment to family and community. | Latino | https://littlevillagechamber.org/business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Members | Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) | A 501 (c) (6) organization, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) works to ensure the equitable participation of its members in the construction industry, while also promoting the growth, quality of work, professionalism and integrity of these individuals and businesses. Have fought for diversity in the construction world for over 40 years, and continue to clear paths of opportunity for Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprises across the Midwest. | Hispanic American | https://hacia.haciaworks.org/search/newsearch.asp | More Details | Marketing | Paid Memberships | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | At least 51% Hispanic owned and managed, and MBE/WBE/DBE certified. Current certification letter(s) must be submitted with this application. | No | Construction and professional services | No cost | ||||
| State | Illinois | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) Members | Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) | A 501 (c) (6) organization, the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) works to ensure the equitable participation of its members in the construction industry, while also promoting the growth, quality of work, professionalism and integrity of these individuals and businesses. Have fought for diversity in the construction world for over 40 years, and continue to clear paths of opportunity for Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprises across the Midwest. | Hispanic American | https://hacia.haciaworks.org/search/newsearch.asp | More Details | Marketing | Paid Memberships | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | At least 51% Hispanic owned and managed, and MBE/WBE/DBE certified. Current certification letter(s) must be submitted with this application. | No | Construction and professional services | No cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Refinecltv Directory | Refinecltv | Refine collective is a digital community that makes it easy to identify and support minority-owned businesses & freelancers in the state of Illinois, with a mission to funnel purchasing power into the hands of the underrepresented. | Black, Indigenous, Latinx/a/o, Asian American Pacific Islander, People of Color | https://www.refinecltv.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | Voluntery application or self-registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Must be at least 50% minority-owned (identify as a person-of-color, woman, and/or member of the LGBTQ+ community). | Yes | Queer,Trans/Nonbinary,Disabled | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Refinecltv Directory | Refinecltv | Refine collective is a digital community that makes it easy to identify and support minority-owned businesses & freelancers in the state of Illinois, with a mission to funnel purchasing power into the hands of the underrepresented. | Black, Indigenous, Latinx/a/o, Asian American Pacific Islander, People of Color | https://www.refinecltv.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | Voluntery application or self-registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Must be at least 50% minority-owned (identify as a person-of-color, woman, and/or member of the LGBTQ+ community). | Yes | Queer,Trans/Nonbinary,Disabled | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Allies for Community Business Market Place | Allies for Community Business | Client marketplace featuring community businesses throughout Chicagoland selling a variety of products through their websites. Prioritizes working with entrepreneurs that have been traditionally underserved: Black and Latinx, women, or low-income. | Asian, Black, Hispanic, Other Minority | https://a4cb.org/marketplace/ | More Details | Marketing | Program Registration | individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | Yes | Veteran, LGBTQ+ | Appearal, Arts, culture, and entertainment, Beauty and Personal care, Food and beverages, Retail | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Allies for Community Business Market Place | Allies for Community Business | Client marketplace featuring community businesses throughout Chicagoland selling a variety of products through their websites. Prioritizes working with entrepreneurs that have been traditionally underserved: Black and Latinx, women, or low-income. | Asian, Black, Hispanic, Other Minority | https://a4cb.org/marketplace/ | More Details | Marketing | Program Registration | individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | Yes | Veteran, LGBTQ+, | Appearal, Arts, culture, and entertainment, Beauty and Personal care, Food and beverages, Retail | Self defined business categories | No cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Owned Businesses in Chicago- Minority Owned Businesses in Chicago | Minority Biz | Minority Biz is a professional services marketplace where small businesses, corporations, government agencies, and consumers in the Chicago area can conveniently compare and hire qualified professionals to complete projects. | Black | https://minority-biz.com/citiy/chicago?page=2 | More Details | Marketing | Voluntery application or self-regristation | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | No | Automotive Beauty & Care Financial Services Food & Entertainment Health & Medical Fitness & Wellness Home Services Local Services Pet Services Professional Services Real Estate Schools & Instructors Shops | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Owned Businesses in Chicago- Minority Owned Businesses in Chicago | Minority Biz | Minority Biz is a professional services marketplace where small businesses, corporations, government agencies, and consumers in the Chicago area can conveniently compare and hire qualified professionals to complete projects. | Black | https://minority-biz.com/citiy/chicago?page=3 | More Details | Marketing | Voluntery application or self-regristation | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | No | Automotive Beauty & Care Financial Services Food & Entertainment Health & Medical Fitness & Wellness Home Services Local Services Pet Services Professional Services Real Estate Schools & Instructors Shops | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop Local: Marshall Square | Latinos Progresado | Marshall Square has to offer by browsing our directory of dining, services and retail options. Keeping our small businesses open is essential, so make a difference and shop local. | Latino | https://latinospro.org/shoplocal/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntery application or self-regristation | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | No | Food & Drink, Retail, Services | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop Local: Marshall Square | Latinos Progresado | Marshall Square has to offer by browsing our directory of dining, services and retail options. Keeping our small businesses open is essential, so make a difference and shop local. | Latino | https://latinospro.org/shoplocal/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntery application or self-regristation | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | No | Food & Drink, Retail, Services | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | The Ultimate Guide To LGBTQ-Owned Businesses In Chicago | Block Club Chicago | More than 50 LGBTQ-owned businesses across Chicago's North, South and West sides. | Black, Latino/a, Indian, Asian | https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/06/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-lgbtq-owned-businesses-in-chicago/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | Yes | LGBTQ, Transgender, Queer, Lesbian, Trans, | Food, Bars, Retail, Entertainment & Culture, Professional services | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | The Ultimate Guide To LGBTQ-Owned Businesses In Chicago | Block Club Chicago | More than 50 LGBTQ-owned businesses across Chicago's North, South and West sides. | Black, Latino/a, Indian, Asian | https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/06/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-lgbtq-owned-businesses-in-chicago/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | Yes | LGBTQ, Transgender, Queer, Lesbian, Trans, | Food, Bars, Retail, Entertainment & Culture, Professional services | Self defined business categories | No cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | 70 Black-Owned Businesses and Restaurants in Chicago | Bucket Listers | A comprehensive list of Black-owned businesses to eat, shop, and support across Chicago. | Black | https://chicago.gopride.com/directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | Yes | Woman | Businesses & Restuarants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | 70 Black-Owned Businesses and Restaurants in Chicago | Bucket Listers | A comprehensive list of Black-owned businesses to eat, shop, and support across Chicago. | Black | https://chicago.gopride.com/directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | Yes | Woman | Businesses & Restuarants | Self defined business categories | No cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Chicago | American Library Association | Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Chicago | Minority | https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/minority-and-women-owned-businesses-chicago | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | Yes | Resturaunts & Bars, Museums, Theatre, and Retail | Self defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Chicago | American Library Association | Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Chicago | Minority | https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/minority-and-women-owned-businesses-chicago | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | Yes | Resturaunts & Bars, Museums, Theatre, and Retail | Self defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Chicago Black-owned businesses | Neighborhood Parent Network | List of Black-owned businesses in the city (many of which offer delivery or curbside pickup), where you can get everything from cocktail-themed artisan soaps to kids' toys. | Black | https://www.npnparents.org/articles/show-some-love-to-these-chicago-black-owned-businesses-r270/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Food & Drink, Clothers & Accessories, Beauty/Personal Care/Health, Books, Gifts & More | Self defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Chicago Black-owned businesses | Neighborhood Parent Network | List of Black-owned businesses in the city (many of which offer delivery or curbside pickup), where you can get everything from cocktail-themed artisan soaps to kids' toys. | Black | https://www.npnparents.org/articles/show-some-love-to-these-chicago-black-owned-businesses-r270/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Food & Drink, Clothers & Accessories, Beauty/Personal Care/Health, Books, Gifts & More | Self defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Diversely Own Businesses | The American Library Association's Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services | The American Library Association's Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services would like to honor the individuals who make Chicago such a beautifully diverse, vibrant, and dynamic city through its restaurants, museums, cultural centers, and businesses. This list a sampling of businesses and does not encapsulate all the diverse businesses in Chicago. | African-American, Middle-Eastern, Latinx and Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, South East Asian, American Indian | https://sites.google.com/view/aladiversechicago17/african-american?authuser=1 | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | Yes | GLBT, Woman, | Resturants, Services, Museum and Cultural, Shops | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Diversely Own Businesses | The American Library Association's Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services | The American Library Association's Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services would like to honor the individuals who make Chicago such a beautifully diverse, vibrant, and dynamic city through its restaurants, museums, cultural centers, and businesses. This list a sampling of businesses and does not encapsulate all the diverse businesses in Chicago. | African-American, Middle-Eastern, Latinx and Hispanic, Asian, South Asian, South East Asian, American Indian | https://sites.google.com/view/aladiversechicago17/african-american?authuser=0 | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | Yes | GLBT, Woman, | Resturants, Services, Museum and Cultural, Shops | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |
| United States | Private Industry Lists | One Design Recommendations: Local AAPI Businesses and Makers Guide | One Design Company | In collaboration with our Asian American colleagues, you'll find a studio-curated collection of Chicago-area businesses, organizations, and makers. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.onedesigncompany.com/news/one-design-recommendations-aapi-local-businesses-and-makers-guide#books-and-music | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Art and Design, Books and Music, Boutiques, Food and Beverages, Home Goods and Plant Shops, Makers | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Private Industry Lists | One Design Recommendations: Local AAPI Businesses and Makers Guide | One Design Company | In collaboration with our Asian American colleagues, you'll find a studio-curated collection of Chicago-area businesses, organizations, and makers. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.onedesigncompany.com/news/one-design-recommendations-aapi-local-businesses-and-makers-guide#books-and-music | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Art and Design, Books and Music, Boutiques, Food and Beverages, Home Goods and Plant Shops, Makers | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | AAPI Restaurants Week | OCA Greater Chicago | The purpose of this exciting culinary adventure is to showcase restaurants owned by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders from both Chicago and the suburbs. Inside this directory you will find a variety of restaurants, including food trucks, offering various Asian, Hawaiian, and non-Asian cuisines. The directory is sorted by neighborhood/suburb, cuisine, and restaurant name. | Hawaiian, Filipino, Japenese, Korean-Mexican, Korean, Chinese, South Asian, South East Asian, Vietnamese, Thai, Vietnamese and Thai, Asian, Malaysian, Korean-American | https://www.ocachicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022.pdf | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Resturaunts, Bars, Food trucks | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Private Industry Lists | AAPI Restaurants Week | OCA Greater Chicago | The purpose of this exciting culinary adventure is to showcase restaurants owned by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders from both Chicago and the suburbs. Inside this directory you will find a variety of restaurants, including food trucks, offering various Asian, Hawaiian, and non-Asian cuisines. The directory is sorted by neighborhood/suburb, cuisine, and restaurant name. | Hawaiian, Filipino, Japenese, Korean-Mexican, Korean, Chinese, South Asian, South East Asian, Vietnamese, Thai, Vietnamese and Thai, Asian, Malaysian, Korean-American | https://www.ocachicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022.pdf | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Resturaunts, Bars, Food trucks | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Support Local & AAPI-Owned Every Day | Dispensary33 | A list of AAPI-Owned Businesses, Artists, and Services around Chicago to support today and every day. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://dispensary33.com/2021/06/support-aapi-asian-owned-every-day/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Shops, Resturaunts, Services, Artists | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Private Industry Lists | Support Local & AAPI-Owned Every Day | Dispensary33 | A list of AAPI-Owned Businesses, Artists, and Services around Chicago to support today and every day. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://dispensary33.com/2021/06/support-aapi-asian-owned-every-day/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Shops, Resturaunts, Services, Artists | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Member Directory | Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois | The Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (NACC-IL) exists to: • provide business education and growth opportunities specific to Native Americans • provide a mentor's environment for those individuals beginning new endeavors and expanding their company • provide opportunities for networking and support of American Indian business people in Illinois | American Indian | https://www.nacc-il.org/member-directory | More Details | Government Procurement/ Bussiness Support | Paid Memberships | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Membership is exclusive to businesses that are 51% American Indian-owned. A copy of a CDIB or proof of tribal enrollment from a federally recognized tribe is required. | No | Advertising & Media, Arts Culture & Entertainment, Business & Professional Servies, Cleaning-Residential and Commercial, Computers & Telecommunications, Construction Equipment & Contractors, Engineering & Design, Finance, Government Education & Individuals, Health Care, Huma Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, Lodging & Travel, Manufacturing, Personal serives & care, Real Estate | NAICS | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Member Directory | Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois | The Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (NACC-IL) exists to: • provide business education and growth opportunities specific to Native Americans • provide a mentor's environment for those individuals beginning new endeavors and expanding their company • provide opportunities for networking and support of American Indian business people in Illinois | American Indian | https://www.nacc-il.org/member-directory | More Details | Government Procurement/ Bussiness Support | Paid Memberships | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Membership is exclusive to businesses that are 51% American Indian-owned. A copy of a CDIB or proof of tribal enrollment from a federally recognized tribe is required. | No | Advertising & Media, Arts Culture & Entertainment, Business & Professional Servies, Cleaning-Residential and Commercial, Computers & Telecommunications, Construction Equipment & Contractors, Engineering & Design, Finance, Government Education & Individuals, Health Care, Huma Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, Lodging & Travel, Manufacturing, Personal serives & care, Real Estate | NAICS | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Asian American Business Directory Inc in Chicago, IL | The Real Yellow Pages | List of Asian American Businesses located in the Chicago region. | Asian American | https://www.yellowpages.com/chicago-il/asian-american-business-directory-inc | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Private Industry Lists | Asian American Business Directory Inc in Chicago, IL | The Real Yellow Pages | List of Asian American Businesses located in the Chicago region. | Asian American | https://www.yellowpages.com/chicago-il/asian-american-business-directory-inc | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Directory for Arab professionals and Arab owned business in Chicago | Arab Chicago Business | Arab Chicago Business is a marketing agency dedicated to supporting Arab-owned businesses throughout the Chicagoland area. Arab-owned businesses can list their business on the Arab Chicago Business directory for free! | Arab | https://arabchicagobusiness.com/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Not specified | No | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Attorney, Auto Sales & Service, Books & Stationary, Chefs, Chiropractor, Cleaning Services, Clothing, Coffee & Desserts, Construction, Daycare, Dentist, Event Decor, Eye Doctor, Family Doctor, Furniture, Grocery, Health & Fitness, Insurance, Jeweler, Lounge & Recreation, Makeup, Marketing, Non for Profit, Photographer, Private School, Real Estate, Restaurant, Roastery, Salon, Spa, Tobacco & Hookah, Videographer, Website Design | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Directory for Arab professionals and Arab owned business in Chicago | Arab Chicago Business | Arab Chicago Business is a marketing agency dedicated to supporting Arab-owned businesses throughout the Chicagoland area. Arab-owned businesses can list their business on the Arab Chicago Business directory for free! | Arab | https://arabchicagobusiness.com/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Not specified | No | Accounting & Bookkeeping, Attorney, Auto Sales & Service, Books & Stationary, Chefs, Chiropractor, Cleaning Services, Clothing, Coffee & Desserts, Construction, Daycare, Dentist, Event Decor, Eye Doctor, Family Doctor, Furniture, Grocery, Health & Fitness, Insurance, Jeweler, Lounge & Recreation, Makeup, Marketing, Non for Profit, Photographer, Private School, Real Estate, Restaurant, Roastery, Salon, Spa, Tobacco & Hookah, Videographer, Website Design | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop Black Owned | Black Shop Friday | The initial "Black Shop Friday Campaign" was created by Black and diverse staff members at Chicago-based agency OKRP, led by Aubrey Walker, Executive Creative Director in November 2020. Since then, Black Shop Friday has been established as a separate, non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying Black voices & culture. | African American | https://blackshopfriday.com/shops?page=3 | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Not specified | No | Arts & Culture, Bars Nigthlife Events and Entertainment, Education and Wellnes, Education, Media, Non-profit and Community Organizations, Personal Services, ProfessionalServices, Restaruants and Food Services, Retail, Speciality Trades and Contractors, Toy & Hobbies | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop Black Owned | Black Shop Friday | The initial "Black Shop Friday Campaign" was created by Black and diverse staff members at Chicago-based agency OKRP, led by Aubrey Walker, Executive Creative Director in November 2020. Since then, Black Shop Friday has been established as a separate, non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying Black voices & culture. | African American | https://blackshopfriday.com/shops?page=4 | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Not specified | No | Arts & Culture, Bars Nigthlife Events and Entertainment, Education and Wellnes, Education, Media, Non-profit and Community Organizations, Personal Services, ProfessionalServices, Restaruants and Food Services, Retail, Speciality Trades and Contractors, Toy & Hobbies | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Paseo Borica | Divsion Street Develpment Association | The Division Street Business Development Association was founded over 30 years ago by a group of local business owner who envisioned an organization that could serve as a center of support and growth for locally owned businesses. Since then DSBDA has provided business support services to the Humboldt Park community. Our services include: technical assistance in accessing support from The City of Chicago, Local Alderman, Business Planning Workshops, Safety Meetings, Networking Events, helping entrepreneurs Find Locations, Business Consulting, Project Management, as well as, hosting several annual festivals throughout the year. DSBDA is also a delegate agency of the City of Chicago and it's affiliates to provide a stable resource for businesses. Since 1995, DSBDA has been the lead agency in the development of Paseo Boricua. | Puerto Rican | https://paseoboricua.org/business-directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Organizations, Food / Liquor, Night Life, Healthcare, Murals, Culture | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Paseo Borica | Divsion Street Develpment Association | The Division Street Business Development Association was founded over 30 years ago by a group of local business owner who envisioned an organization that could serve as a center of support and growth for locally owned businesses. Since then DSBDA has provided business support services to the Humboldt Park community. Our services include: technical assistance in accessing support from The City of Chicago, Local Alderman, Business Planning Workshops, Safety Meetings, Networking Events, helping entrepreneurs Find Locations, Business Consulting, Project Management, as well as, hosting several annual festivals throughout the year. DSBDA is also a delegate agency of the City of Chicago and it's affiliates to provide a stable resource for businesses. Since 1995, DSBDA has been the lead agency in the development of Paseo Boricua. | Puerto Rican | https://paseoboricua.org/business-directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Organizations, Food / Liquor, Night Life, Healthcare, Murals, Culture | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop and Find Businesses | Support Latino Business | Started by the community for the community in 2018, Support Latino Business (SLB) is a 501.c3 community-led coalition working to uplift, champion, and resource Latino/x businesses to scale and thrive for generations to come. | https://supportlatino.biz/search/?geodir_search=1&stype=gd_place&spost_category%5B%5D=&s=+&snear=chicago&sgeo_lat=41.8755616&sgeo_lon=-87.6244211 | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop and Find Businesses | Support Latino Business | Started by the community for the community in 2018, Support Latino Business (SLB) is a 501.c3 community-led coalition working to uplift, champion, and resource Latino/x businesses to scale and thrive for generations to come. | Latino | https://supportlatino.biz/search/?geodir_search=1&stype=gd_place&spost_category%5B%5D=&s=+&snear=chicago&sgeo_lat=41.8755616&sgeo_lon=-87.6244212 | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Support Black-Owned Every Day | Dispensary32 | In honor of Black History Month, we put together a list of Black-Owned Brands & Businesses around Chicago that you can support today and every day. | Black | https://dispensary33.com/2021/02/support-black-owned-every-day/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Shops, Resturaunts, Community, Physical Activity, Artists | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Private Industry Lists | Support Black-Owned Every Day | Dispensary33 | In honor of Black History Month, we put together a list of Black-Owned Brands & Businesses around Chicago that you can support today and every day. | Black | https://dispensary33.com/2021/02/support-black-owned-every-day/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Shops, Resturaunts, Community, Physical Activity, Artists | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Oak Park Area Diversely-Owned Businesses | Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce | Diversely owned businesses in the Oak Park area | https://www.oprfchamber.org/list/category/oak-park-area-diversely-owned-businesses-ownership-51-self-reported-602 | More Details | Marketing | Unknown | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | minority ownership >=51%, self-reported | Yes | Veteran | Not specified | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Oak Park Area Diversely-Owned Businesses | Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce | Diversely owned businesses in the Oak Park area | https://www.oprfchamber.org/list/category/oak-park-area-diversely-owned-businesses-ownership-51-self-reported-603 | More Details | Marketing | Unknown | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | minority ownership >=51%, self-reported | Yes | Veteran | Not specified | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Bipoc, Women, and LGBTQ owned businesses | The Main-Dempster Mile, an Evanston Community Organization | Bipoc, LGBTQ+ and women-owned businesses located in the Main-Dempster Mile commercial district. | Latinx, Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander, Black | https://www.maindempstermile.com/bipoc-women-and-lbgtq-owned | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Not specified | Yes | LGBTQ, Women | Not specified | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Bipoc, Women, and LGBTQ owned businesses | The Main-Dempster Mile, an Evanston Community Organization | Bipoc, LGBTQ+ and women-owned businesses located in the Main-Dempster Mile commercial district. | Latinx, Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander, Black | https://www.maindempstermile.com/bipoc-women-and-lbgtq-owned | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Not specified | Yes | LGBTQ, Women | Not specified | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 100 Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Chicago | InsideHook | A collection of Chicago's Black-owned businesses, sorted into both categories and regions for quick reference. | Black | https://www.insidehook.com/article/chicago/100-black-owned-businesses-support | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Food, Beverages, Fitness & Self care, Clothing | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Private Industry Lists | 100 Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Chicago | InsideHook | A collection of Chicago's Black-owned businesses, sorted into both categories and regions for quick reference. | Black | https://www.insidehook.com/article/chicago/100-black-owned-businesses-support | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Food, Beverages, Fitness & Self care, Clothing | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Consortium of Evanston/North Shore Business Directory | Black Business Consortium of Evanston/North Shore | Group of black business owners who could provide networking support, resources and technical assistance to each other. Based in the Evanston/North shore area. | Black | https://www.blackbizevanston-ns.org/#business-directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid Memberships | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Not specified | No | Advocacy organizations, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Automobile Services and Driving Lessons, Building and Construction Contractors, Business and Professional Services, Cleaning Services, Education, Festivals and Events, Fitness Training, Funeral Services, Health Care Medical and Massage, Home-Based Associates/Independent Contractors, Industrial Supplies and Services, Insurnace and Finance, Self Care, Laundry Services, Moving and Storage, Personal Services and Hair, Photography and Painting, Postal Services and Mailing, Printing and Reproduction Services | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Consortium of Evanston/North Shore Business Directory | Black Business Consortium of Evanston/North Shore | Group of black business owners who could provide networking support, resources and technical assistance to each other. Based in the Evanston/North shore area. | Black | https://www.blackbizevanston-ns.org/#business-directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid Memberships | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling-basis | Not specified | No | Advocacy organizations, Arts Culture and Entertainment, Automobile Services and Driving Lessons, Building and Construction Contractors, Business and Professional Services, Cleaning Services, Education, Festivals and Events, Fitness Training, Funeral Services, Health Care Medical and Massage, Home-Based Associates/Independent Contractors, Industrial Supplies and Services, Insurnace and Finance, Self Care, Laundry Services, Moving and Storage, Personal Services and Hair, Photography and Painting, Postal Services and Mailing, Printing and Reproduction Services | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Evanston MWEBE Business Directory | City of Evanston | This Directory is composed of local MWEBE companies that have expressed interest in doing business with the City of Evanston and its prime contractors. The qualifications of the listed businesses have not been evaluated by the City of Evanston. This Directory has been arranged in several general categories and a company may be listed in more than one category if applicable. | Minority | https://www.cityofevanston.org/home/showpublisheddocument/11363/636247548802929999 | More Details | Government Procurement/ Bussiness Support | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by a minority or woman and be certified by a public agency or by an organization globally recognized for certifying minority and women owned businesses. | No | Architects, Eningeers, Construction Trades & Suppliers | NAICS | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Chicago | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Evanston MWEBE Business Directory | City of Evanston | This Directory is composed of local MWEBE companies that have expressed interest in doing business with the City of Evanston and its prime contractors. The qualifications of the listed businesses have not been evaluated by the City of Evanston. This Directory has been arranged in several general categories and a company may be listed in more than one category if applicable. | Minority | https://www.cityofevanston.org/home/showpublisheddocument/11363/636247548802930000 | More Details | Government Procurement/ Bussiness Support | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by a minority or woman and be certified by a public agency or by an organization globally recognized for certifying minority and women owned businesses. | No | Architects, Eningeers, Construction Trades & Suppliers | NAICS | No cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | DBE/MBE/WBE Directory | City of Los Angeles Depertment of Public Works , Bureau of Contract Administration | The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 26. DOT created the DBE program to ensure that firms competing for DOT-assisted contracts for these projects are not disadvantaged by unlawful discrimination. | Disadvantaged | https://umd0-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/eguillen_umd_edu/EXpT2pdU9VFAtZKl29WlbQgBc5t1310qBNNxITCN_-q4lg?e=dkwUnq | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | The following are the requirements applicable to a firm being certified as a DBE: • Disadvantaged owners are US Citizens or legal permanent residents • Firm is at least 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Any individual that is a member of the following groups is presumed to be disadvantaged: Black-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Women. | No | Any for-profit, independent business doing business on Federal DOT funded contracts (e.g. highway, bridge, or transit construction) | NAICS | No Cost | |||
| State | California | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | DBE/MBE/WBE Directory | City of Los Angeles Depertment of Public Works , Bureau of Contract Administration | The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 26. DOT created the DBE program to ensure that firms competing for DOT-assisted contracts for these projects are not disadvantaged by unlawful discrimination. | Disadvantaged | https://umd0-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/eguillen_umd_edu/EXpT2pdU9VFAtZKl29WlbQgBc5t1310qBNNxITCN_-q4lg?e=dkwUnq | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | The following are the requirements applicable to a firm being certified as a DBE: • Disadvantaged owners are US Citizens or legal permanent residents • Firm is at least 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Any individual that is a member of the following groups is presumed to be disadvantaged: Black-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Women. | No | Any for-profit, independent business doing business on Federal DOT funded contracts (e.g. highway, bridge, or transit construction) | NAICS | No Cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | DBE/MBE/WBE Directory | City of Los Angeles Depertment of Public Works , Bureau of Contract Administration | The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 26. DOT created the DBE program to ensure that firms competing for DOT-assisted contracts for these projects are not disadvantaged by unlawful discrimination. | Disadvantaged | https://umd0-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/eguillen_umd_edu/EXpT2pdU9VFAtZKl29WlbQgBc5t1310qBNNxITCN_-q4lg?e=dkwUnq | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | The following are the requirements applicable to a firm being certified as a DBE: • Disadvantaged owners are US Citizens or legal permanent residents • Firm is at least 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Any individual that is a member of the following groups is presumed to be disadvantaged: Black-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Women. | No | Any for-profit, independent business doing business on Federal DOT funded contracts (e.g. highway, bridge, or transit construction) | NAICS | No Cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | California Unified Certification Program Database | California Unified Certification Program | The Department's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is designed to remedy ongoing discrimination and the continuing effects of past discrimination in federally-assisted highway, transit, airport, and highway safety financial assistance transportation contracting markets nationwide. | Asian-Pacific American Black American Caucasian Hispanic American Native American Subcontinent Asian American Other Minority | https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | The following are the requirements applicable to a firm being certified as a DBE: • Disadvantaged owners are US Citizens or legal permanent residents • Firm is at least 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Any individual that is a member of the following groups is presumed to be disadvantaged: Black-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Women. | Yes | Not specified | NAICS | Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (FAA Only) (DBE (FAA Only)) | No cost | ||
| State | California | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | California Unified Certification Program Database | California Unified Certification Program | The Department's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is designed to remedy ongoing discrimination and the continuing effects of past discrimination in federally-assisted highway, transit, airport, and highway safety financial assistance transportation contracting markets nationwide. | Asian-Pacific American Black American Caucasian Hispanic American Native American Subcontinent Asian American Other Minority | https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government Procurement | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | The following are the requirements applicable to a firm being certified as a DBE: • Disadvantaged owners are US Citizens or legal permanent residents • Firm is at least 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Any individual that is a member of the following groups is presumed to be disadvantaged: Black-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Women. | Yes | Not specified | NAICS | Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (FAA Only) (DBE (FAA Only)) | No cost | |
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black Business Directory | BlackNLaA | For the geographically dispersed and culturally diverse Black communities of Southern California, BlackNLA is a digital resource that easily helps community members find services tailored to their needs while supporting the economic advancement of the Black community. | Black | https://blacknla.com/business/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Automotive Sales & Service (0)Beauty Hair Salon & Barber Shop (3)Beauty Services & Supplies (11)Business Services (14)Church & Religious Groups (1)Community Services (0)Construction (0)Dental Offices (4)Doctors (35)Education (2)Events & Entertainment (13)Fashion & Boutique (8)Financial Services & Insurance (3)Gallery, Museum & Culture (0)Health & Wellness (5)Healthcare & Medical (5)Legal Services (5)Media (1)Non-Profits & Associations (1)Other (3)Real Estate & Estate Services (9)Remodel & Interior Design (0)Restaurants, Bakery & Coffee Houses (10)Retail (17)Services (0)Therapy (3)Travel Agency & Travel Services (3) | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | Black Business Directory | BlackNLaA | For the geographically dispersed and culturally diverse Black communities of Southern California, BlackNLA is a digital resource that easily helps community members find services tailored to their needs while supporting the economic advancement of the Black community. | Black | https://blacknla.com/business/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Automotive Sales & Service (0)Beauty Hair Salon & Barber Shop (3)Beauty Services & Supplies (11)Business Services (14)Church & Religious Groups (1)Community Services (0)Construction (0)Dental Offices (4)Doctors (35)Education (2)Events & Entertainment (13)Fashion & Boutique (8)Financial Services & Insurance (3)Gallery, Museum & Culture (0)Health & Wellness (5)Healthcare & Medical (5)Legal Services (5)Media (1)Non-Profits & Associations (1)Other (3)Real Estate & Estate Services (9)Remodel & Interior Design (0)Restaurants, Bakery & Coffee Houses (10)Retail (17)Services (0)Therapy (3)Travel Agency & Travel Services (3) | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | Black Business Directory | BlackNLaA | For the geographically dispersed and culturally diverse Black communities of Southern California, BlackNLA is a digital resource that easily helps community members find services tailored to their needs while supporting the economic advancement of the Black community. | Black | https://blacknla.com/business/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Automotive Sales & Service (0)Beauty Hair Salon & Barber Shop (3)Beauty Services & Supplies (11)Business Services (14)Church & Religious Groups (1)Community Services (0)Construction (0)Dental Offices (4)Doctors (35)Education (2)Events & Entertainment (13)Fashion & Boutique (8)Financial Services & Insurance (3)Gallery, Museum & Culture (0)Health & Wellness (5)Healthcare & Medical (5)Legal Services (5)Media (1)Non-Profits & Associations (1)Other (3)Real Estate & Estate Services (9)Remodel & Interior Design (0)Restaurants, Bakery & Coffee Houses (10)Retail (17)Services (0)Therapy (3)Travel Agency & Travel Services (3) | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Discover Black Businesses and Services | ByBlack | At ByBlack, our mission is to create meaningful economic opportunities for Black people through the Black businesses in our communities. We realize this goal by building bold tools and strategic partnerships that enable Black enterprises to grow and thrive. We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, developing everyday solutions to the generational problems of the Black economic agenda. | Black | https://www.byblack.us/search/Los-Angeles--CA/businesses/?page=1&per_page=15&query=&search_type=fuzzy | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | At least 51% ownership by Black individuals and shareholders | No | Apparel Consultant Retail Health And Wellness Food & Beverage Content Creator & Social Media Travel Online Store Beauty Supply Store Clothing | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | Discover Black Businesses and Services | ByBlack | At ByBlack, our mission is to create meaningful economic opportunities for Black people through the Black businesses in our communities. We realize this goal by building bold tools and strategic partnerships that enable Black enterprises to grow and thrive. We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, developing everyday solutions to the generational problems of the Black economic agenda. | Black | https://www.byblack.us/search/Los-Angeles--CA/businesses/?page=1&per_page=15&query=&search_type=fuzzy | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | At least 51% ownership by Black individuals and shareholders | No | Apparel Consultant Retail Health And Wellness Food & Beverage Content Creator & Social Media Travel Online Store Beauty Supply Store Clothing | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | Discover Black Businesses and Services | ByBlack | At ByBlack, our mission is to create meaningful economic opportunities for Black people through the Black businesses in our communities. We realize this goal by building bold tools and strategic partnerships that enable Black enterprises to grow and thrive. We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, developing everyday solutions to the generational problems of the Black economic agenda. | Black | https://www.byblack.us/search/Los-Angeles--CA/businesses/?page=1&per_page=15&query=&search_type=fuzzy | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | At least 51% ownership by Black individuals and shareholders | No | Apparel Consultant Retail Health And Wellness Food & Beverage Content Creator & Social Media Travel Online Store Beauty Supply Store Clothing | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Discover Black Businesses and Services | EatOkra | EatOkra's mission is to support a vibrant community of consumers and business owners that honors and preserves the culinary heritage and history of the African diaspora. The Discover Black Businesses and Services directory includes black owned restuarants throughout the United States. | Black | https://www.eatokra.com/businesses/featured_businesses | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | 50% or more of the ownership stake holders identify as black or african american | No | Local Eats, Breakfast & Brunch, Caribbean, Soul Food, Vegan/Vegatarian, African, New, Deserts, Wine Bar Lounge | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Business Search | I Am Black Business | The Business Search directory is a nationwide collection of black businesses. Businesses listed in the directory vary in services provided. To be included in the directory membrs must pay an annual membership fee. | Black | https://iamblackbusiness.com/businesses.php?sort=_geo_distance|50mi&page=0 | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Business servies, Entertainment, General Servies, Health and wellness, Media, Organization, Personal Care, Restuaramts, Travel, Retail | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| National | Private Industry Lists | Business Search | I Am Black Business | The Business Search directory is a nationwide collection of black businesses. Businesses listed in the directory vary in services provided. To be included in the directory membrs must pay an annual membership fee. | Black | https://iamblackbusiness.com/businesses.php?sort=_geo_distance|50mi&page=0 | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Business servies, Entertainment, General Servies, Health and wellness, Media, Organization, Personal Care, Restuaramts, Travel, Retail | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | All States | Private Industry Lists | Business Search | I Am Black Business | The Business Search directory is a nationwide collection of black businesses. Businesses listed in the directory vary in services provided. To be included in the directory membrs must pay an annual membership fee. | Black | https://iamblackbusiness.com/businesses.php?sort=_geo_distance|50mi&page=0 | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Business servies, Entertainment, General Servies, Health and wellness, Media, Organization, Personal Care, Restuaramts, Travel, Retail | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Business Directory Search | Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce | The Business Directory Search is list of members in the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce. GLAAACC is a African-American business professional organization in Los Angeles that works to increase the presence of black businesses in the local economy and within the goverment. | Black | https://business.glaaacc.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Business Directory Search | Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce | The Business Directory Search is list of members in the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce. GLAAACC is a African-American business professional organization in Los Angeles that works to increase the presence of black businesses in the local economy and within the goverment. | Black | https://business.glaaacc.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Business Directory Search | Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce | The Business Directory Search is list of members in the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce. GLAAACC is a African-American business professional organization in Los Angeles that works to increase the presence of black businesses in the local economy and within the goverment. | Black | https://business.glaaacc.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce | The business directory is a list of members in the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce. The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce (LALCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which works to expand and develop Latino businesses. Businesses of all kinds are apart of the chamber and are included in the directory. | Latino | https://lalcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketign | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce | The business directory is a list of members in the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce. The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce (LALCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which works to expand and develop Latino businesses. Businesses of all kinds are apart of the chamber and are included in the directory. | Latino | https://lalcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketign | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce | The business directory is a list of members in the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce. The Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce (LALCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which works to expand and develop Latino businesses. Businesses of all kinds are apart of the chamber and are included in the directory. | Latino | https://lalcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketign | Paid memembership | Individual business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop and Find Businesses | Support Latino Business | Started by the community for the community in 2018, Support Latino Business (SLB) is a 501.c3 community-led nationwide coalition working to uplift, champion, and resource Latino/x businesses to scale and thrive for generations to come. | Latino | https://supportlatino.biz/search/?geodir_search=1&stype=gd_place&spost_category%5B0%5D&s=+&snear&sgeo_lat&sgeo_lon&city=los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self-registration | Individual Businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling Basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 61 Latino-owned small businesses in L.A. to celebrate all year round | LA Times | From custom guitars made by hand in Boyle Heights to Chicano-inspired streetwear referencing candy painted low-riders and micheladas, so many of Los Angeles's independent brands showcase the best of Latino West Coast culture. | Latino | https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2021-09-09/latino-owned-la-businesses-national-hispanic-heritage-month | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Invidividual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | 61 Latino-owned small businesses in L.A. to celebrate all year round | LA Times | From custom guitars made by hand in Boyle Heights to Chicano-inspired streetwear referencing candy painted low-riders and micheladas, so many of Los Angeles's independent brands showcase the best of Latino West Coast culture. | Latino | https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2021-09-09/latino-owned-la-businesses-national-hispanic-heritage-month | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Invidividual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | 61 Latino-owned small businesses in L.A. to celebrate all year round | LA Times | From custom guitars made by hand in Boyle Heights to Chicano-inspired streetwear referencing candy painted low-riders and micheladas, so many of Los Angeles's independent brands showcase the best of Latino West Coast culture. | Latino | https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2021-09-09/latino-owned-la-businesses-national-hispanic-heritage-month | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Invidividual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | #WeAllGrow Latina Small Business Directory | We All Grow Latina | #WeAllGrowLatina Small Businnes Directory is a directory created to showcase latina business nationwide with the goal of creating a circular economy within the community. | Latine, Afro-Latine, Indigineous, AAPI | https://www.weallgrowlatina.com/directory/?jsf=jet-engine:grid&_s=Los%20Angeles!meta%3Dlocation | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | LGBTQ+ | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Merchant Directory | Chinatown Business Improvement District | The Merchant Directory is a comprehensive list of businesses residing in the Chinatown Business Improvement District. The businesses included are owned by Chinese and AAPI individuals of varying industrial backgrounds. | Asian | https://chinatownla.com/merchant-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | Merchant Directory | Chinatown Business Improvement District | The Merchant Directory is a comprehensive list of businesses residing in the Chinatown Business Improvement District. The businesses included are owned by Chinese and AAPI individuals of varying industrial backgrounds. | Asian | https://chinatownla.com/merchant-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Chinatown | Private Industry Lists | Merchant Directory | Chinatown Business Improvement District | The Merchant Directory is a comprehensive list of businesses residing in the Chinatown Business Improvement District. The businesses included are owned by Chinese and AAPI individuals of varying industrial backgrounds. | Asian | https://chinatownla.com/merchant-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles | The Business Directory is a list of members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles. The chamber seeks to uplift Chinese American and other Asian American businesses throughout Southern California. | Chinese, Asian | http://www.lachinesechamber.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Various industries | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles | The Business Directory is a list of members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles. The chamber seeks to uplift Chinese American and other Asian American businesses throughout Southern California. | Chinese, Asian | http://www.lachinesechamber.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Various industries | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles | The Business Directory is a list of members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles. The chamber seeks to uplift Chinese American and other Asian American businesses throughout Southern California. | Chinese, Asian | http://www.lachinesechamber.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | Various industries | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Koreatown LA Directory | Koreatown LA Directory | Koreatown LA directory is a comprehensive list of businesses residing in Koreatown, Los Angeles. There is a wide range of businesses including schools, cafes, bars, and stores. | Korean | https://koreatownladirectory.com/listing/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Schools, Restuarants, Bars, Stores | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| State | California | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Koreatown LA Directory | Koreatown LA Directory | Koreatown LA directory is a comprehensive list of businesses residing in Koreatown, Los Angeles. There is a wide range of businesses including schools, cafes, bars, and stores. | Korean | https://koreatownladirectory.com/listing/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Schools, Restuarants, Bars, Stores | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Koreatown LA Directory | Koreatown LA Directory | Koreatown LA directory is a comprehensive list of businesses residing in Koreatown, Los Angeles. There is a wide range of businesses including schools, cafes, bars, and stores. | Korean | https://koreatownladirectory.com/listing/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Schools, Restuarants, Bars, Stores | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | BIPOC-Owned Business Directory | ilovecreatives | The BIPOC Owned directory is a showcasing of former clients of ilovecreatives. The businesses are all owned by BIPOC who own part time businesses varying in specialties. | BIPOC | https://ilovecreatives.com/business-directory?offset=1593495960015&reversePaginate=true&category=Los+Angeles | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Accountant Animator Architect Art / Creative Director Artist Blogger Brand Designer Brand/Content Strategist Business Development Business Manager Chef Coach Content Creator Copywriter Digital Marketing Director Editor Educator Event Planner Fashion Designer Floral Design Founder Graphic Designer ill Illustrator Industrial Designer Installation/Set Design Interior Design Jewelry Lawyer Makeup Artist Motion Graphics Music Packaging Paid Ads Photographer Podcasting Producer Product Designer Product Development Production Company Project Manager Public Relations Quilt Maker Recruiter / Agent Retoucher Social Media Squarespace Designer Student Stunt Driver Stylist Textile Designer Type Designer UX Designer Video Virtual Assistant Visual Merchandiser Voice Over Web Designer Web Developer Writer | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Little Tokyo Community Directory | Sustainable Little Tokyo | The Little Tokyo Community Directory encompasses small businesses and cultural instiutions residing in the California Cultural District, Little Tokyo. | Japenese | http://sustainablelittletokyo.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | ARTS & CULTURECOMMUNITY BUSINESSES HISTORICLANDMARKS RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONSMUSEUMS | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | |||
| State | California | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Little Tokyo Community Directory | Sustainable Little Tokyo | The Little Tokyo Community Directory encompasses small businesses and cultural instiutions residing in the California Cultural District, Little Tokyo. | Japenese | http://sustainablelittletokyo.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | ARTS & CULTURECOMMUNITY BUSINESSES HISTORICLANDMARKS RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONSMUSEUMS | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Little Tokyo Community Directory | Sustainable Little Tokyo | The Little Tokyo Community Directory encompasses small businesses and cultural instiutions residing in the California Cultural District, Little Tokyo. | Japenese | http://sustainablelittletokyo.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Unknown | Not specified | No | ARTS & CULTURECOMMUNITY BUSINESSES HISTORICLANDMARKS RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONSMUSEUMS | Self-defined business catergory | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 15 Essential Salvadoran Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA | 13 Essential Salvadoran Restuarants in Los Angeles is a selection of Salvadorean owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The directory is curated by food blog, Eater LA. | Salvadoran | https://la.eater.com/maps/best-salvadoran-restaurants-los-angeles-el-salvador | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | 15 Essential Salvadoran Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA | 14 Essential Salvadoran Restuarants in Los Angeles is a selection of Salvadorean owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The directory is curated by food blog, Eater LA. | Salvadoran | https://la.eater.com/maps/best-salvadoran-restaurants-los-angeles-el-salvador | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | 15 Essential Salvadoran Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA | 15 Essential Salvadoran Restuarants in Los Angeles is a selection of Salvadorean owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The directory is curated by food blog, Eater LA. | Salvadoran | https://la.eater.com/maps/best-salvadoran-restaurants-los-angeles-el-salvador | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 19 Flavorful Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA | 17 Flavorful Indian and South Asian restuarants in Los Angeles is a selection of Indian/South Asian owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The directory is curated by food blog, Eater LA. | Indian | https://la.eater.com/maps/best-essential-indian-restaurants-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | 19 Flavorful Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA | 18 Flavorful Indian and South Asian restuarants in Los Angeles is a selection of Indian/South Asian owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The directory is curated by food blog, Eater LA. | Indian | https://la.eater.com/maps/best-essential-indian-restaurants-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | 19 Flavorful Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA | 19 Flavorful Indian and South Asian restuarants in Los Angeles is a selection of Indian/South Asian owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The directory is curated by food blog, Eater LA. | Indian | https://la.eater.com/maps/best-essential-indian-restaurants-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | The best Indian and South Asian restaurants in Los Angeles | Time Out | The best Indian and South Asian restaurants in Los Angeles is a curated list of South Asian and Indian owned restuarants in the Los Anegles metropalitain area. | Indian South East Asian | https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/restaurants/best-indian-restaurants-in-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | The best Indian and South Asian restaurants in Los Angeles | Time Out | The best Indian and South Asian restaurants in Los Angeles is a curated list of South Asian and Indian owned restuarants in the Los Anegles metropalitain area. | Indian South East Asian | https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/restaurants/best-indian-restaurants-in-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | The best Indian and South Asian restaurants in Los Angeles | Time Out | The best Indian and South Asian restaurants in Los Angeles is a curated list of South Asian and Indian owned restuarants in the Los Anegles metropalitain area. | Indian South East Asian | https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/restaurants/best-indian-restaurants-in-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop Black | Black Book LA | The Shop Black directory is a compilation of black owned restuarants, beauty, fashion, gifting, creative, fitness, and financial businesses in the Los Angeles metropalitainn area. The purpose of the database is to connect black millenials in the Los Angeles area. | Black | https://www.blkbkla.com/black-owned-restaurants | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop Black | Black Book LA | The Shop Black directory is a compilation of black owned restuarants, beauty, fashion, gifting, creative, fitness, and financial businesses in the Los Angeles metropalitainn area. The purpose of the database is to connect black millenials in the Los Angeles area. | Black | https://www.blkbkla.com/black-owned-restaurants | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Shop Black | Black Book LA | The Shop Black directory is a compilation of black owned restuarants, beauty, fashion, gifting, creative, fitness, and financial businesses in the Los Angeles metropalitainn area. The purpose of the database is to connect black millenials in the Los Angeles area. | Black | https://www.blkbkla.com/black-owned-restaurants | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned | Black Owned in LA | The Black Owned directory is paid members only directory of black owned businesses in the Los Angeles Metropolatain area. The directory include businesses specializing in shopping, health and fitness, beauty and wellness , food and Drinks , arts and culture, salons, professional services. The purpe of the directory is to create economic opportunities for the black commmuity by connecting consumers to black owned businesses. | Black | https://blackownedinla.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Shopping Health and Fitness Beauty and wellness Food and Drinks Arts and Culture Salons Professional Services | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned | Black Owned in LA | The Black Owned directory is paid members only directory of black owned businesses in the Los Angeles Metropolatain area. The directory include businesses specializing in shopping, health and fitness, beauty and wellness , food and Drinks , arts and culture, salons, professional services. The purpe of the directory is to create economic opportunities for the black commmuity by connecting consumers to black owned businesses. | Black | https://blackownedinla.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Shopping Health and Fitness Beauty and wellness Food and Drinks Arts and Culture Salons Professional Services | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | Black Owned | Black Owned in LA | The Black Owned directory is paid members only directory of black owned businesses in the Los Angeles Metropolatain area. The directory include businesses specializing in shopping, health and fitness, beauty and wellness , food and Drinks , arts and culture, salons, professional services. The purpe of the directory is to create economic opportunities for the black commmuity by connecting consumers to black owned businesses. | Black | https://blackownedinla.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Shopping Health and Fitness Beauty and wellness Food and Drinks Arts and Culture Salons Professional Services | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | The Melenindex | The Melenindex | The Melenindex is a collective of Black businesses residing in Los Angeles county. The directory includes a vast array of businesses ranging from automotive services to youth sports and recreation. The purpose of the directory is to foster economic growth and development for Black businesses in Los Angeles County by enhancing their visibility. | Black | https://www.themelanindex.com/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | The Melenindex | The Melenindex | The Melenindex is a collective of Black businesses residing in Los Angeles county. The directory includes a vast array of businesses ranging from automotive services to youth sports and recreation. The purpose of the directory is to foster economic growth and development for Black businesses in Los Angeles County by enhancing their visibility. | Black | https://www.themelanindex.com/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | The Melenindex | The Melenindex | The Melenindex is a collective of Black businesses residing in Los Angeles county. The directory includes a vast array of businesses ranging from automotive services to youth sports and recreation. The purpose of the directory is to foster economic growth and development for Black businesses in Los Angeles County by enhancing their visibility. | Black | https://www.themelanindex.com/ | More Details | Marketing | Paid memembership | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned Business in Los Angeles | Trippin | Black-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles is a non-exhaustive list of Black businesses residing in Los Angeles. The busieneses included range in specialization. The database was created to act as a guide for people traveling to Los Angeles and wanting to suppot Black-owned businesses. | Black | https://trippin.world/guide/black-owned-businesses-in-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants Fashion Cosemtics Activities/Entertainment | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned Business in Los Angeles | Trippin | Black-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles is a non-exhaustive list of Black businesses residing in Los Angeles. The busieneses included range in specialization. The database was created to act as a guide for people traveling to Los Angeles and wanting to suppot Black-owned businesses. | Black | https://trippin.world/guide/black-owned-businesses-in-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants Fashion Cosemtics Activities/Entertainment | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned Business in Los Angeles | Trippin | Black-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles is a non-exhaustive list of Black businesses residing in Los Angeles. The busieneses included range in specialization. The database was created to act as a guide for people traveling to Los Angeles and wanting to suppot Black-owned businesses. | Black | https://trippin.world/guide/black-owned-businesses-in-los-angeles | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants Fashion Cosemtics Activities/Entertainment | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 27 of Our Favorite L.A. Black-Owned Brands and Stores to Shop All Year | Uncover LA | 27 of Our Favorite L.A. Black-Owned Brands and Stores to Shop All Year is a collection of Black-owned businesses residing in Los Angeles. The businesses included range from skin care to fashion to restuarants. The purpose of the directory is to highlight Black-owned businesses. | Black | https://uncoverla.com/2022/02/20/los-angeles-black-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Bodegas Fashion Cafes and Resturants Art Museums | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | 28 of Our Favorite L.A. Black-Owned Brands and Stores to Shop All Year | Uncover LA | 28 of Our Favorite L.A. Black-Owned Brands and Stores to Shop All Year is a collection of Black-owned businesses residing in Los Angeles. The businesses included range from skin care to fashion to restuarants. The purpose of the directory is to highlight Black-owned businesses. | Black | https://uncoverla.com/2022/02/20/los-angeles-black-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Bodegas Fashion Cafes and Resturants Art Museums | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | 29 of Our Favorite L.A. Black-Owned Brands and Stores to Shop All Year | Uncover LA | 29 of Our Favorite L.A. Black-Owned Brands and Stores to Shop All Year is a collection of Black-owned businesses residing in Los Angeles. The businesses included range from skin care to fashion to restuarants. The purpose of the directory is to highlight Black-owned businesses. | Black | https://uncoverla.com/2022/02/20/los-angeles-black-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Bodegas Fashion Cafes and Resturants Art Museums | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Highlighting APPI owned Businesses | APPI LA | Highlighting AAPI owned businesses is a directory of AAPI owned businesses in Los Angeles that have been highlighted by city council members. | AAPI | https://aapila.org/aapi-la-biz-highlights/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants Cafes Wellness centers | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | Highlighting APPI owned Businesses | APPI LA | Highlighting AAPI owned businesses is a directory of AAPI owned businesses in Los Angeles that have been highlighted by city council members. | AAPI | https://aapila.org/aapi-la-biz-highlights/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants Cafes Wellness centers | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | Highlighting APPI owned Businesses | APPI LA | Highlighting AAPI owned businesses is a directory of AAPI owned businesses in Los Angeles that have been highlighted by city council members. | AAPI | https://aapila.org/aapi-la-biz-highlights/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants Cafes Wellness centers | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | 80+ Asian-Owned Businesses to Support Right Now | Good Housekeeping | 80+ Asian-Owned Businesses to Support Right Now is a nationwide directory of AAPI owned businesses. The business included in the directory specialize in home, beauty, fashion, and food products. The database was created to support Asian businesses as they were suffering from the pandemic and discrimination. | Asian | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a35768747/asian-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Beauty Books and Art Cafes and Restaurants Fashion Home | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Support Asian-Owned Businesses | Pasedena California | Support Asian-Owned Businesses is a directory of AAPI-owned restuarants in Pasadena, California. The purpose of the directory is to encourage ecnomic activity for Asian-owned businesses during AAPI heritage month. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.visitpasadena.com/support-aapi-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | Support Asian-Owned Businesses | Pasedena California | Support Asian-Owned Businesses is a directory of AAPI-owned restuarants in Pasadena, California. The purpose of the directory is to encourage ecnomic activity for Asian-owned businesses during AAPI heritage month. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.visitpasadena.com/support-aapi-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | Support Asian-Owned Businesses | Pasedena California | Support Asian-Owned Businesses is a directory of AAPI-owned restuarants in Pasadena, California. The purpose of the directory is to encourage ecnomic activity for Asian-owned businesses during AAPI heritage month. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.visitpasadena.com/support-aapi-owned-businesses/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | AAPI Owned Businesses in the LA Fashion District | Fashion District | AAPI Owned Businesses in the LA Fashion District is a collection of AAPI owned businesses located in the Fashion District, Los Angeles. The businesses included are restuarants, spas, salons, and craft stores. The purpose of the database is was to support Asian-owned businesses during the wave of hate crimes nationwide. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://fashiondistrict.org/post/aapi-owned-businesses-in-the-la-fashion-district | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | AAPI Owned Businesses in the LA Fashion District | Fashion District | AAPI Owned Businesses in the LA Fashion District is a collection of AAPI owned businesses located in the Fashion District, Los Angeles. The businesses included are restuarants, spas, salons, and craft stores. The purpose of the database is was to support Asian-owned businesses during the wave of hate crimes nationwide. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://fashiondistrict.org/post/aapi-owned-businesses-in-the-la-fashion-district | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | AAPI Owned Businesses in the LA Fashion District | Fashion District | AAPI Owned Businesses in the LA Fashion District is a collection of AAPI owned businesses located in the Fashion District, Los Angeles. The businesses included are restuarants, spas, salons, and craft stores. The purpose of the database is was to support Asian-owned businesses during the wave of hate crimes nationwide. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://fashiondistrict.org/post/aapi-owned-businesses-in-the-la-fashion-district | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Not specified | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | AAPI-Owned Vegan Restaurants, Food Trucks, and Pop-Ups in LA | VegOut | AAPI-Owned Vegan Restaurants, Food Trucks, and Pop-Ups in LA is a list of vegan friendly Asian-owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The purpose of the directory was to highlight businesses during AAPI heritage month. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/aapi-owned-vegan-restaurants-in-la/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | AAPI-Owned Vegan Restaurants, Food Trucks, and Pop-Ups in LA | VegOut | AAPI-Owned Vegan Restaurants, Food Trucks, and Pop-Ups in LA is a list of vegan friendly Asian-owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The purpose of the directory was to highlight businesses during AAPI heritage month. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/aapi-owned-vegan-restaurants-in-la/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | AAPI-Owned Vegan Restaurants, Food Trucks, and Pop-Ups in LA | VegOut | AAPI-Owned Vegan Restaurants, Food Trucks, and Pop-Ups in LA is a list of vegan friendly Asian-owned restuarants in the Los Angeles metropalitain area. The purpose of the directory was to highlight businesses during AAPI heritage month. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://vegoutmag.com/food-and-drink/aapi-owned-vegan-restaurants-in-la/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Restaurants | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | The Chinatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | The Infatuation | The Chinatown Takeout & Delivery Guide is a directory of Chinese owned restuarants in Chinatown, Los Angeles. The purpose of the database is to highlight the culinary scene in Chinatown. | Chinese, Asian | https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/chinatown-la-takeout-delivery-best | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Takeout & Delivery | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | The Chinatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | The Infatuation | The Chinatown Takeout & Delivery Guide is a directory of Chinese owned restuarants in Chinatown, Los Angeles. The purpose of the database is to highlight the culinary scene in Chinatown. | Chinese, Asian | https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/chinatown-la-takeout-delivery-best | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Takeout & Delivery | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | The Chinatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | The Infatuation | The Chinatown Takeout & Delivery Guide is a directory of Chinese owned restuarants in Chinatown, Los Angeles. The purpose of the database is to highlight the culinary scene in Chinatown. | Chinese, Asian | https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/chinatown-la-takeout-delivery-best | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Takeout & Delivery | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | The Koreatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | The Infatuation | The Koreatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | Korean | https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/koreatown-takeout-delivery-best-la | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Takeout & Delivery | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| State | California | Private Industry Lists | The Koreatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | The Infatuation | The Koreatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | Korean | https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/koreatown-takeout-delivery-best-la | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Takeout & Delivery | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | The Koreatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | The Infatuation | The Koreatown Takeout & Delivery Guide | Korean | https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/koreatown-takeout-delivery-best-la | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | One-time | Not specified | No | Takeout & Delivery | Self defined business categories | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Native Artisan and Makers | Buy Native | Buy Native is a nationwide database of Native businesses and Native made goods. The bussiness included specialize in artwork, beauty, books & writing, entertainment, fashion, fitness, food & drink, health & wellness, home accessories, jewelry, music, and services. The purpose of the database is to change the narrative of the appropriation of native goods while also investing in Native commmunties. | Native | https://buynative.com/directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Voluntary application or self registration | Individual Business | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specfied | No | Artwork Beauty Books & Writing Entertainment Fashion Fitness Food & Drink Health & Wellness Home Accessories Jewelry Music Services | Self defined business categories | No cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support Near LA | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Asian owned and operated restaurants in Los Angeles. | Asian | https://www.opentable.com/lists/asian-owned-and-operated-restaurants-la | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | 2023 - 04 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | Not specfied | No | restaurants | no | No cost | |||
| Metro Area | Los Angeles | Private Industry Lists | Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support Near LA | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes Asian owned and operated restaurants in Los Angeles. | Asian | https://www.opentable.com/lists/asian-owned-and-operated-restaurants-la | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | 2023 - 04 - 02 00:00:00 | unknown | Not specfied | No | restaurants | no | No cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Explore LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants | Open Table | Open Table is an online reservation platform for restaurants across the United States. This specific list includes LatinX owned restaurants in major metro areas across the United States. | Hispanic | https://www.opentable.com/lists/latinx-owned-and-operated | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual Business | Unknown | unknown | Not specified | No | restaurants | no | No cost | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Vendor Connect Vendor Index | Port of Seattle | The Port of Seattle Database is primarily a procurement database aimed at selecting and increasing the utilization of WMBE businesses in its contracting process. | Minority | https://hosting.portseattle.org/sops/#/Dashboard | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | LGBTQ; Disabled Veteran; | NAICS | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Vendor Connect Vendor Index | Port of Seattle | The Port of Seattle Database is primarily a procurement database aimed at selecting and increasing the utilization of WMBE businesses in its contracting process. | Minority | https://hosting.portseattle.org/sops/#/Dashboard | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | LGBTQ; Disabled Veteran; | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Vendor Connect Vendor Index | Port of Seattle | The Port of Seattle Database is primarily a procurement database aimed at selecting and increasing the utilization of WMBE businesses in its contracting process. | Minority | https://hosting.portseattle.org/sops/#/Dashboard | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | LGBTQ; Disabled Veteran; | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Support Black Owned Businesses | Seattle Good Business Network | An online business directoy of black-owned businesses in Seattle. They are divided into "businesses" and "restaurants." | Black | https://seattlegood.org/support-black-communities/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | Restaurants and businesses | none | no cost | ||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Support Black Owned Businesses | Seattle Good Business Network | An online business directoy of black-owned businesses in Seattle. They are divided into "businesses" and "restaurants." | Black | https://seattlegood.org/support-black-communities/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | Restaurants and businesses | none | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Support Black Owned Businesses | Seattle Good Business Network | An online business directoy of black-owned businesses in Seattle. They are divided into "businesses" and "restaurants." | Black | https://seattlegood.org/support-black-communities/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | Restaurants and businesses | none | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Good Business Network Directory | Seattle Good Business Network | This is a broader database separate from the Support Black Owned Business Database that highlights local businesses. The database has icons that identify whether the business has "diverse ownership". The icon does not specific diversity elements, but the descirption of the icon includes: LGBTQ-owned (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer), person-of-color (POC) or minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, or owned by differently-abled persons. | Person of color, minority | https://seattlegood.org/listings/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | LGBTQ+, veteran, differently abled | none | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Good Business Network Directory | Seattle Good Business Network | This is a broader database separate from the Support Black Owned Business Database that highlights local businesses. The database has icons that identify whether the business has "diverse ownership". The icon does not specific diversity elements, but the descirption of the icon includes: LGBTQ-owned (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer), person-of-color (POC) or minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, or owned by differently-abled persons. | Person of color, minority | https://seattlegood.org/listings/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | LGBTQ+, veteran, differently abled | none | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Good Business Network Directory | Seattle Good Business Network | This is a broader database separate from the Support Black Owned Business Database that highlights local businesses. The database has icons that identify whether the business has "diverse ownership". The icon does not specific diversity elements, but the descirption of the icon includes: LGBTQ-owned (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer), person-of-color (POC) or minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, or owned by differently-abled persons. | Person of color, minority | https://seattlegood.org/listings/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | LGBTQ+, veteran, differently abled | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Directory | Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle created this database during the pandemic to support local black owned businesses in King County, Washington. | Black | https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Directory | Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle created this database during the pandemic to support local black owned businesses in King County, Washington. | Black | https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Directory | Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle created this database during the pandemic to support local black owned businesses in King County, Washington. | Black | https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Directory | Seattle Green Book | Seattle Green Book is a directory of Black businesses including Black co-owned businesses and black practitioners holding space for the community. The directory covers the Puget Sound region across King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. | Black | https://seattlegreenbook.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Directory | Seattle Green Book | Seattle Green Book is a directory of Black businesses including Black co-owned businesses and black practitioners holding space for the community. The directory covers the Puget Sound region across King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. | Black | https://seattlegreenbook.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Business Directory | Seattle Green Book | Seattle Green Book is a directory of Black businesses including Black co-owned businesses and black practitioners holding space for the community. The directory covers the Puget Sound region across King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. | Black | https://seattlegreenbook.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met posted an article with a small list of Black-Owned Restaurants in the area. It is broken down by regions. | Black | https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/black-owned-restaurants-seattle | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met posted an article with a small list of Black-Owned Restaurants in the area. It is broken down by regions. | Black | https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/black-owned-restaurants-seattle | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private Industry Lists | Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met posted an article with a small list of Black-Owned Restaurants in the area. It is broken down by regions. | Black | https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/black-owned-restaurants-seattle | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Pages Directory | Black Pages Seattle | Black Pages is a community focused not-for-profit directory of local black business in the Seattle and greater Seattle area. They have a landing page, an app, and a print booklet. Mostly restaurants and businesses. | Black | http://blackpagesseattle.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Pages Directory | Black Pages Seattle | Black Pages is a community focused not-for-profit directory of local black business in the Seattle and greater Seattle area. They have a landing page, an app, and a print booklet. Mostly restaurants and businesses. | Black | http://blackpagesseattle.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Pages Directory | Black Pages Seattle | Black Pages is a community focused not-for-profit directory of local black business in the Seattle and greater Seattle area. They have a landing page, an app, and a print booklet. Mostly restaurants and businesses. | Black | http://blackpagesseattle.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Seattle Online Business Directory | City of Seattle | The City of Seattle Database of displays companies, including women and minority-owned businesses, who have expressed interest in doing business with the City. It includes, but is not limited to, blanket contract holders, firms approved to the City's consultant roster, state OMWBE certified firms as well as companies without current City contracts. | Minority | https://web6.seattle.gov/fas/registration/ | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The City of Seattle defines WMBE firms as state-certified or self-identified firms at least 51% owned by women and/or minorities. | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Seattle Online Business Directory | City of Seattle | The City of Seattle Database of displays companies, including women and minority-owned businesses, who have expressed interest in doing business with the City. It includes, but is not limited to, blanket contract holders, firms approved to the City's consultant roster, state OMWBE certified firms as well as companies without current City contracts. | Minority | https://web6.seattle.gov/fas/registration/ | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The City of Seattle defines WMBE firms as state-certified or self-identified firms at least 51% owned by women and/or minorities. | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Seattle Online Business Directory | City of Seattle | The City of Seattle Database of displays companies, including women and minority-owned businesses, who have expressed interest in doing business with the City. It includes, but is not limited to, blanket contract holders, firms approved to the City's consultant roster, state OMWBE certified firms as well as companies without current City contracts. | Minority | https://web6.seattle.gov/fas/registration/ | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The City of Seattle defines WMBE firms as state-certified or self-identified firms at least 51% owned by women and/or minorities. | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Washington State Directory of Certified Businesses | Washington Office of Minortiy and Women Owned Business Enterprises (OMWBE) | OMWBE's Directory of Certified Businesses was designed to help buyers and contracting officers more quickly locate certified firms for upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities. | Minority | https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | To qualify for certification, the primary owner(s) must own at least 51% of the company and control the business. The owner must be both socially and economically disadvantaged. In general this means that the owner must be a woman or a minority and have a personal net worth under $1.32 million. Finally, the business must be small, and not have gross receipts of more than $30.4 million. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Washington State Directory of Certified Businesses | Washington Office of Minortiy and Women Owned Business Enterprises (OMWBE) | OMWBE's Directory of Certified Businesses was designed to help buyers and contracting officers more quickly locate certified firms for upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities. | Minority | https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | To qualify for certification, the primary owner(s) must own at least 51% of the company and control the business. The owner must be both socially and economically disadvantaged. In general this means that the owner must be a woman or a minority and have a personal net worth under $1.32 million. Finally, the business must be small, and not have gross receipts of more than $30.4 million. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Washington State Directory of Certified Businesses | Washington Office of Minortiy and Women Owned Business Enterprises (OMWBE) | OMWBE's Directory of Certified Businesses was designed to help buyers and contracting officers more quickly locate certified firms for upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities. | Minority | https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | To qualify for certification, the primary owner(s) must own at least 51% of the company and control the business. The owner must be both socially and economically disadvantaged. In general this means that the owner must be a woman or a minority and have a personal net worth under $1.32 million. Finally, the business must be small, and not have gross receipts of more than $30.4 million. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) Database | Washington Department of Enterprise Services | This site is hosted by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES). WEBS is an internet-based bid notification system that many state agencies and educational institutes use to notify businesses of opportunities . They also have a vendor database where you can filter based on minority owned and women owned businesses, as well as veteran owned buisnesses. It also filters by County in Washington. | Minority | https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/VendorSearch.aspx | More Details | Government Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | veteran-owned | none | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) Database | Washington Department of Enterprise Services | This site is hosted by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES). WEBS is an internet-based bid notification system that many state agencies and educational institutes use to notify businesses of opportunities . They also have a vendor database where you can filter based on minority owned and women owned businesses, as well as veteran owned buisnesses. It also filters by County in Washington. | Minority | https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/VendorSearch.aspx | More Details | Government Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | veteran-owned | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Palengke Mall (Filipino Business Marketplace) | Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest | Palengke is a word in the Philippines to describe a marketplace. The online platform was created to support and promote Filipini-American Businesses. | Filipino-american | https://fccpnw.com/palengke-mall/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | none | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory is comprised of member organizations and primarily serves the purpose of marketing these businesses to the public. The Chamber aims to bring together civic, professional, and business leaders to advocate and foster for the interest of its members. | Chinese | https://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/member-directory.html | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory is comprised of member organizations and primarily serves the purpose of marketing these businesses to the public. The Chamber aims to bring together civic, professional, and business leaders to advocate and foster for the interest of its members. | Chinese | https://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/member-directory.html | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory is comprised of member organizations and primarily serves the purpose of marketing these businesses to the public. The Chamber aims to bring together civic, professional, and business leaders to advocate and foster for the interest of its members. | Chinese | https://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/member-directory.html | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Seattle's Women-Owned Businesses | Visit Seattle | Visit Seattle is a local tourist organization that provides recommendations and things to do in the city. It hosts a small database of women-owned businesses on its website. Primarily restauarnts and entertainment. | https://visitseattle.org/meeting-professionals/why-seattle-is-great-for-meetings/city-of-inclusion/seaforshe/women-owned-businesses-to-explore-in-seattle/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Unknown | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Washington State | Private Industry Lists | Seattle's Women-Owned Businesses | Visit Seattle | Visit Seattle is a local tourist organization that provides recommendations and things to do in the city. It hosts a small database of women-owned businesses on its website. Primarily restauarnts and entertainment. | https://visitseattle.org/meeting-professionals/why-seattle-is-great-for-meetings/city-of-inclusion/seaforshe/women-owned-businesses-to-explore-in-seattle/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Unknown | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private Industry Lists | Seattle's Women-Owned Businesses | Visit Seattle | Visit Seattle is a local tourist organization that provides recommendations and things to do in the city. It hosts a small database of women-owned businesses on its website. Primarily restauarnts and entertainment. | https://visitseattle.org/meeting-professionals/why-seattle-is-great-for-meetings/city-of-inclusion/seaforshe/women-owned-businesses-to-explore-in-seattle/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Unknown | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Latinx-Owned Businesses & Restaurants | Seattle Refined | Seattle refined worked with the Intentionalist to create this curated list of Latinx businesses in the Seattle area. | Hispanic/Latinx | https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-in-seattle-you-can-support-right-now | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2021 - 09 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Private Industry Lists | Latinx-Owned Businesses & Restaurants | Seattle Refined | Seattle refined worked with the Intentionalist to create this curated list of Latinx businesses in the Seattle area. | Hispanic/Latinx | https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-in-seattle-you-can-support-right-now | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2021 - 09 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private Industry Lists | Latinx-Owned Businesses & Restaurants | Seattle Refined | Seattle refined worked with the Intentionalist to create this curated list of Latinx businesses in the Seattle area. | Hispanic/Latinx | https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-in-seattle-you-can-support-right-now | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2021 - 09 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Support Seattle's LGBTQ-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | This is a curated list of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Seattle, put together to celebrate pride month. | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/lgbtq-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Washington State | Private Industry Lists | Support Seattle's LGBTQ-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | This is a curated list of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Seattle, put together to celebrate pride month. | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/lgbtq-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 02 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private Industry Lists | Support Seattle's LGBTQ-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | This is a curated list of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Seattle, put together to celebrate pride month. | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/lgbtq-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 03 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | GSBA Member List | GSBA | GSBA is Washington State's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and their members include small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. | https://members.thegsba.org/activememberdirectory?_ga=2.121832139.1929776845.1697386854-26567295.1697386854&_gl=1*wlobis*_ga*MjY1NjcyOTUuMTY5NzM4Njg1NA.*_ga_ZCBMM6YVSW*MTY5NzM4Njg1NC4xLjEuMTY5NzM4Njg1NC4wLjAuMA. | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | GSBA Member List | GSBA | GSBA is Washington State's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and their members include small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. | https://members.thegsba.org/activememberdirectory?_ga=2.121832139.1929776845.1697386854-26567295.1697386854&_gl=1*wlobis*_ga*MjY1NjcyOTUuMTY5NzM4Njg1NA.*_ga_ZCBMM6YVSW*MTY5NzM4Njg1NC4xLjEuMTY5NzM4Njg1NC4wLjAuMA. | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | GSBA Member List | GSBA | GSBA is Washington State's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and their members include small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. | https://members.thegsba.org/activememberdirectory?_ga=2.121832139.1929776845.1697386854-26567295.1697386854&_gl=1*wlobis*_ga*MjY1NjcyOTUuMTY5NzM4Njg1NA.*_ga_ZCBMM6YVSW*MTY5NzM4Njg1NC4xLjEuMTY5NzM4Njg1NC4wLjAuMA. | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | Support These Local AAPI-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met is a local magazine that created this curated list of Asian and Pacific Islanders owned businesses. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/asian-american-pacific-islander-owned-local-businesses-aapi-seattle | More Details | Marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | none | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Washington State | Private Industry Lists | Support These Local AAPI-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met is a local magazine that created this curated list of Asian and Pacific Islanders owned businesses. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/asian-american-pacific-islander-owned-local-businesses-aapi-seattle | More Details | Marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 02 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | none | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private Industry Lists | Support These Local AAPI-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met is a local magazine that created this curated list of Asian and Pacific Islanders owned businesses. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/asian-american-pacific-islander-owned-local-businesses-aapi-seattle | More Details | Marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2023 - 06 - 03 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | none | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different black-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Services, Shops, and Restaurants. The list provides a link to the business website. | Black | https://do512.com/p/black-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | Unknown | not specified | no | Shops, Services, Restaurants | Self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different black-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Services, Shops, and Restaurants. The list provides a link to the business website. | Black | https://do512.com/p/black-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | Unknown | not specified | no | Shops, Services, Restaurants | Self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Local Black Owned Businesses in Austin | Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black economic success in the greater Austin area. The list provided includes both memebers of the chamber and non-members. | Black | https://www.austinbcc.org/local-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | Covers a large variety of industries | none | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Local Black Owned Businesses in Austin | Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black economic success in the greater Austin area. The list provided includes both memebers of the chamber and non-members. | Black | https://www.austinbcc.org/local-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | Covers a large variety of industries | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member List of The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black economic success in the greater Austin area. This list includes only members of the chamber. | Black | https://www.austinbcc.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | Covers a large variety of industries | Self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member List of The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black economic success in the greater Austin area. This list includes only members of the chamber. | Black | https://www.austinbcc.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | Covers a large variety of industries | Self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Austin TX Centralized Master Bidders List - HUB Directory Search | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | The CMBL is a master database used by State of Texas purchasing entities to develop a mailing list for vendors to receive bids based on the products or services they can provide to the State of Texas. Manufacturers, suppliers, and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to the state should register for the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities. The database also includes Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) which is a certification for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. The database includes information on these three characteristics. | Minority | https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/tpasscmblsearch.do | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. The owner must be an economically disadvantaged person meeting eligibility as a(n): Asian Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic American, Native American, American woman, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran with a service-related disability of 20% or greater. | yes | service-disabled veteran | Covers a large variety of industries | NIGP | no cost | ||
| State | Texas | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Austin TX Centralized Master Bidders List - HUB Directory Search | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | The CMBL is a master database used by State of Texas purchasing entities to develop a mailing list for vendors to receive bids based on the products or services they can provide to the State of Texas. Manufacturers, suppliers, and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to the state should register for the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities. The database also includes Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) which is a certification for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. The database includes information on these three characteristics. | Minority | https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/tpasscmblsearch.do | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. The owner must be an economically disadvantaged person meeting eligibility as a(n): Asian Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic American, Native American, American woman, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran with a service-related disability of 20% or greater. | yes | service-disabled veteran | Covers a large variety of industries | NIGP | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory: Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce drives local economic growth for businesses with ties to Asia and Asian Americans in the greater Austin area. This list includes only members of the chamber. | Asian | https://members.austinasianchamber.org/directory?_gl=1*1pgk5r6*_ga*MTUwOTg5OTEzMC4xNjk4NzgyNzQ2*_ga_24VHJK1C3H*MTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4xLjAuMTY5ODc4Mjc0NS42MC4wLjA.*_ga_34Z9ZMSYKX*MTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4xLjAuMTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4wLjAuMA.&_ga=2.27576764.1624260299.1698782746-1509899130.1698782746 | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | none | Covers a large variety of industries | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory: Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce drives local economic growth for businesses with ties to Asia and Asian Americans in the greater Austin area. This list includes only members of the chamber. | Asian | https://members.austinasianchamber.org/directory?_gl=1*1pgk5r6*_ga*MTUwOTg5OTEzMC4xNjk4NzgyNzQ2*_ga_24VHJK1C3H*MTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4xLjAuMTY5ODc4Mjc0NS42MC4wLjA.*_ga_34Z9ZMSYKX*MTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4xLjAuMTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4wLjAuMA.&_ga=2.27576764.1624260299.1698782746-1509899130.1698782747 | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | none | Covers a large variety of industries | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) DBE/ACDBE and TxDOT SBE Directory | Texas Department of Transportation | The Texas Unified Certification Program is a certification program for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs in Texas. The directory allows search filtering by certification type. | Disadvantaged | https://txdot.txdotcms.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp?TN=txdot | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | In general, to be eligible for the DBE program, persons must own 51% or more of a "small business," establish that they are socially and economically disadvantaged, including women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian-Pacific Americans, or other minorities | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily focuses on those that want to do business within the transportation industry. | NAICS | no cost | |||
| State | Texas | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) DBE/ACDBE and TxDOT SBE Directory | Texas Department of Transportation | The Texas Unified Certification Program is a certification program for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs in Texas. The directory allows search filtering by certification type. | Disadvantaged | https://txdot.txdotcms.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp?TN=txdot | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | In general, to be eligible for the DBE program, persons must own 51% or more of a "small business," establish that they are socially and economically disadvantaged, including women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian-Pacific Americans, or other minorities | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily focuses on those that want to do business within the transportation industry. | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Unknown | Black Makers Market Business List | Black Makers Market | Black Makers Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black businesses in Greater Austin by hosting monthly markets and offering accelerator programs and community partnerships. Their list of black businesses is curated and separated based on 4 categories. The businesses include links to the website for more info. | https://www.blackmakersmarket.com/small-business-saturday | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | unknown | not specified | no | Nails, Hair, & Beauty; Restaurants, Bars, & Entertainment; Retail; Services | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Austin | Unknown | Black Makers Market Business List | Black Makers Market | Black Makers Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black businesses in Greater Austin. By hosting monthly markets and offering accelerator programs and community partnerships, we provide a dynamic platform for Black entrepreneurs to showcase their brands and increase their visibility within Central Texas communities. | https://www.blackmakersmarket.com/small-business-saturday | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | unknown | not specified | no | Nails, Hair, & Beauty; Restaurants, Bars, & Entertainment; Retail; Services | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Latine-American Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different latine-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Restaurants & Food Trucks, Shops, Services & more. The list provides a link to the business website. | Latino | https://do512.com/p/latine-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | unknown | not specified | no | Restaurants & Food Trucks, Shops, Services & more | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Latine-American Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different latine-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Restaurants & Food Trucks, Shops, Services & more. The list provides a link to the business website. | Latino | https://do512.com/p/latine-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | unknown | not specified | no | Restaurants & Food Trucks, Shops, Services & more | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Asian American Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different latine-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Restaurants, Shops, and Services The list provides a link to the business website. | Asian | https://do512.com/p/asian-american-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | unknown | not specified | no | Restaurants, Shops, Services | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Asian American Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different latine-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Restaurants, Shops, and Services The list provides a link to the business website. | Asian | https://do512.com/p/asian-american-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | unknown | not specified | no | Restaurants, Shops, Services | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Find Women-Owned Businesses | Austin Business Woman | Austin Business Woman is a platform for supporting women-owned businesses in the Austin Texas area. The browse businesses section allows searching by business name and/or location. | https://www.austinbusinesswoman.com/search_results? | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | not specified | none | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Find Women-Owned Businesses | Austin Business Woman | Austin Business Woman is a platform for supporting women-owned businesses in the Austin Texas area. The browse businesses section allows searching by business name and/or location. | https://www.austinbusinesswoman.com/search_results? | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | not specified | none | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Queer-Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different queer-owned businesses in Austin. The list provides a link to the business website. | https://do512.com/p/queer-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | unknown | not specified | no | not specified | none | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Queer-Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different queer-owned businesses in Austin. The list provides a link to the business website. | https://do512.com/p/queer-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | unknown | not specified | no | not specified | none | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Over 200 Black-Owned Businesses in The Austin Area to Support | ATX FYI | TX FYI is a local blog that collects tips, events, restaurants, and experiences in Austin, Texas. During the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the blog created a curated list of black-owned businesses in Austin and updates the list. | Black | https://atxfyi.com/austin/over-200-black-owned-businesses-in-the-austin-area-to-support | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | 2023 - 02 - 20 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | Food, Services, Shops/Clothing, Online Shops, Fitness/Sports/Wellness, Community | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Over 200 Black-Owned Businesses in The Austin Area to Support | ATX FYI | TX FYI is a local blog that collects tips, events, restaurants, and experiences in Austin, Texas. During the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the blog created a curated list of black-owned businesses in Austin and updates the list. | Black | https://atxfyi.com/austin/over-200-black-owned-businesses-in-the-austin-area-to-support | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | 2023 - 02 - 21 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | Food, Services, Shops/Clothing, Online Shops, Fitness/Sports/Wellness, Community | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private Industry Lists | BLACKLANTA Business Directory | BLACKLANTA | BLACKLANTA is an online platform for searching and finding black-owned businesses in Atlanta. | Black | https://blacklanta.org/directory/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | none | none | Covers a variety of industries. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Atlanta | Private Industry Lists | BLACKLANTA Business Directory | BLACKLANTA | BLACKLANTA is an online platform for searching and finding black-owned businesses in Atlanta. | Black | https://blacklanta.org/directory/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | none | none | Covers a variety of industries. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Georgia Procurement Registry | The State of Georgia | Provides access to registered minority businesses in Georgia. | Minority; Asian American; Native American; Hispanic/Latino; Pacific Island American; African American | https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/loadSupplierSearch | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The only certification by the State of Georgia is for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), but other federal certifications are tracked in the database as well. | yes | NIGP codes | Service disabled veteran owned businesses; veteran owned businesses; non veteran owned businesses; small businesses; women owned businesses | no cost | |||
| State | Georgia | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Georgia Procurement Registry | The State of Georgia | Provides access to registered minority businesses in Georgia. | Minority; Asian American; Native American; Hispanic/Latino; Pacific Island American; African American | https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/loadSupplierSearch | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The only certification by the State of Georgia is for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), but other federal certifications are tracked in the database as well. | yes | NIGP codes | Service disabled veteran owned businesses; veteran owned businesses; non veteran owned businesses; small businesses; women owned businesses | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Atlanta Black Chambers Member Directory | Atlanta Black Chambers | The Atlanta Black Chambers focuses on individuals working in the spaces of Business, Community and Government activities. Mission is to serve as an advocate for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable Black owned entities. Focus on providing quality education and training programs that emphasize economic development, ownership and wealth building practices. | Black | https://abc.iamblackbusiness.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | State | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Atlanta Black Chambers Member Directory | Atlanta Black Chambers | The Atlanta Black Chambers focuses on individuals working in the spaces of Business, Community and Government activities. Mission is to serve as an advocate for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable Black owned entities. Focus on providing quality education and training programs that emphasize economic development, ownership and wealth building practices. | Black | https://abc.iamblackbusiness.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Directory | Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The primary focus of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is on business formation, business growth, and civic and leadership development and engagement. It serves entrepreneurs and business owners through consultations, workshops and seminars and partners with organizations such as the Small Business Development Center to bring quality programming to the Hispanic business community. With over 1,000 members, the GHCC is one of the largest Hispanic Chambers in the United States. | Hispanic/latino | https://cca.ghcc.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Georgia | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Directory | Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The primary focus of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is on business formation, business growth, and civic and leadership development and engagement. It serves entrepreneurs and business owners through consultations, workshops and seminars and partners with organizations such as the Small Business Development Center to bring quality programming to the Hispanic business community. With over 1,000 members, the GHCC is one of the largest Hispanic Chambers in the United States. | Hispanic/latino | https://cca.ghcc.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-Owned Business Directory | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) | ACE is a Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofit and community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides capital, coaching, and connections to help borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses that generate jobs. The ACE Black Owned Business Directory includes businesses that ACE has worked with. | https://aceloans.org/black-owned-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | unknown | no | none | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Auto and Trucking, Business Services, Food and Beverage, Non-Profit Organizations , Education, Hair and Beauty Services or Products, Healthcare Services, Manufacturing, Other Services, Real Estate or Housing , Retail, Travel Industry | self-defined | none | no cost | ||
| State | Georgia | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-Owned Business Directory | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) | ACE is a Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofit and community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides capital, coaching, and connections to help borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses that generate jobs. The ACE Black Owned Business Directory includes businesses that ACE has worked with. | https://aceloans.org/black-owned-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | unknown | no | none | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Auto and Trucking, Business Services, Food and Beverage, Non-Profit Organizations , Education, Hair and Beauty Services or Products, Healthcare Services, Manufacturing, Other Services, Real Estate or Housing , Retail, Travel Industry | self-defined | none | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | UCP Directory | Georgia Department of Transportation | The UCP Directory is the Georgia DOT's directory of DBE-regsitered businesses. The main goal of this directory is so that contractors working on DOT projects can have access to these database that enable them to meet minimum subcontracting requirements for MBEs/DBEs. | Disadvantaged | https://gdotbiext.dot.ga.gov/ext-bi/saw.dll?dashboard&PortalPath=/shared/External/_portal/UCP%20Directory&Page=UCP%20Directory&Action=Navigate&Syndicate=true&anon=1 | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or DBE is a for-profit small business concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one individual or at least two individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. In the case of a corporation, 51 percent of the stock must be owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. In addition, the business management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it. The complete list of eligibility requirements for DBE certification is stated in 49 CFR, Part 26 and can be viewed online at https://www.ecfr.gov/ . The following six requirements must be proved by a DBE applicant; please note that these do not cover all the requirements found in 49 CFR, Part 26. | yes | no | Primary transportation related contractors | NAICS | no cost | ||
| State | Georgia | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | UCP Directory | Georgia Department of Transportation | The UCP Directory is the Georgia DOT's directory of DBE-regsitered businesses. The main goal of this directory is so that contractors working on DOT projects can have access to these database that enable them to meet minimum subcontracting requirements for MBEs/DBEs. | Disadvantaged | https://gdotbiext.dot.ga.gov/ext-bi/saw.dll?Dashboard&PortalPath=/shared/External/_portal/UCP%20Directory&Page=UCP%20Directory&Action=Navigate&Syndicate=true&anon=1 | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or DBE is a for-profit small business concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one individual or at least two individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. In the case of a corporation, 51 percent of the stock must be owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. In addition, the business management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it. The complete list of eligibility requirements for DBE certification is stated in 49 CFR, Part 26 and can be viewed online at https://www.ecfr.gov/ . The following six requirements must be proved by a DBE applicant; please note that these do not cover all the requirements found in 49 CFR, Part 26. | yes | no | Primary transportation related contractors | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Atlanta Supplier Diversity Management System | The City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance | The City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) serves as a liaison, linking Small, Minority, Female and Disadvantaged Businesses with City of Atlanta related business opportunities and encourages equal opportunity for all businesses and individuals in the Atlanta workplace. The program is comprised to service and administer programs on formal contracts in the Aviation, Watershed, and General Fund Departments. | African American; Asian Pacific Islander; Hispanic; Native American | https://atlantaga.gob2g.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | yes | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily attracts those types of services that coule be offered to the state like construciton, professional services, etc. | NAICS | Small business | no cost | ||
| State | Atlanta | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Atlanta Supplier Diversity Management System | The City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance | The City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) serves as a liaison, linking Small, Minority, Female and Disadvantaged Businesses with City of Atlanta related business opportunities and encourages equal opportunity for all businesses and individuals in the Atlanta workplace. The program is comprised to service and administer programs on formal contracts in the Aviation, Watershed, and General Fund Departments. | African American; Asian Pacific Islander; Hispanic; Native American | https://atlantaga.gob2g.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | yes | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily attracts those types of services that coule be offered to the state like construciton, professional services, etc. | NAICS | Small business | no cost | |
| United States | Unknown | MARTA Supplier Diversity Management System | Metro Atlanta Regional Transportation Authority (MARTA) | MARTA is the City of Atlanta's commuter rail system. Like other transit agencies, they are required to have a DBE program that is hosted on their website. The database includes businesses that want to do business with MARTA so not necessarily all of them are based in Atlanta. | Disadvantaged | https://marta.diversitysoftware.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Owner(s) must own 51 percent of the firm and be a member(s) of one of the following groups:Women (Regardless of race), Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, or Subcontinent Asian Americans. | no | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily attracts those types of services that coule be offered to the state like construciton, professional services, etc. | NAICS | no | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Atlanta | Unknown | MARTA Supplier Diversity Management System | Metro Atlanta Regional Transportation Authority (MARTA) | MARTA is the City of Atlanta's commuter rail system. Like other transit agencies, they are required to have a DBE program that is hosted on their website. The database includes businesses that want to do business with MARTA so not necessarily all of them are based in Atlanta. | Disadvantaged | https://marta.diversitysoftware.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Owner(s) must own 51 percent of the firm and be a member(s) of one of the following groups:Women (Regardless of race), Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, or Subcontinent Asian Americans. | no | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily attracts those types of services that coule be offered to the state like construciton, professional services, etc. | NAICS | no | no cost |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | District of Columbia Businesses | DC Chamber of Commerce | The District of Columbia Business Directory includes information about all of its members, with specific categories of Minority & Women Owned Businesses within the database. The database is actually a much larger databse of businesses in the District, with one of the filtering categories being Minority Owned Businesses and another being Women Owned Businesses, as well as a combined category with Minority & Women Owned Businesess. | Minority | https://members.dcchamber.org/search | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | Covers a large variety of industries. | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | District of Columbia Businesses | DC Chamber of Commerce | The District of Columbia Business Directory includes information about all of its members, with specific categories of Minority & Women Owned Businesses within the database. The database is actually a much larger databse of businesses in the District, with one of the filtering categories being Minority Owned Businesses and another being Women Owned Businesses, as well as a combined category with Minority & Women Owned Businesess. | Minority | https://members.dcchamber.org/search | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | Covers a large variety of industries. | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Baltimore MBE/WBE Directory | City of Baltimore | Data on minority and women owned businesses in Baltimore and surrounding counties reported by the Office of Minority & Women-Owned Business Development. Lists various business characteristics | Asian-Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American | https://baltimorecity.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | MBE is a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by one or more minority group members who have at least 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. A minority is defined under Article 5, Subtitle 28 to include members of the following groups: African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American. WBE is a business owned, operated and controlled by one or more women who have 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. | yes | no | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Baltimore | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Baltimore MBE/WBE Directory | City of Baltimore | Data on minority and women owned businesses in Baltimore and surrounding counties reported by the Office of Minority & Women-Owned Business Development. Lists various business characteristics | Asian-Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American | https://baltimorecity.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | MBE is a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by one or more minority group members who have at least 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. A minority is defined under Article 5, Subtitle 28 to include members of the following groups: African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American. WBE is a business owned, operated and controlled by one or more women who have 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. | yes | no | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Small Business & Supplier Diversity SWaM and DBE Directory | Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity | Data on firms that have been certified by the Commonwealth of Virigina as SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). SWaM designations also include Micro and Service Desabled Veteran-owned businesses. | Asian/Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; White or Caucasian | https://directory.sbsd.virginia.gov/#/executiveExport | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Micro - a certified small businesses that has no more than 25 employees AND no more than $3 million in average annual revenue over the three year period prior to certification Small - a businesses that is at least 51% independently owned and controlled by one or more individuals and has fewer than 250 employees or average annual gross receipts of less than 10 million or less averaged over the previous three years. Women - at least 51% owned by one or more women and both the management and daily businesses operations are controlled by one or more women. | yes | none | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. Includes businesses all across the NAICS code spectrum. | NAICS ; NIGP | none | no cost | |
| State | Virginia | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Small Business & Supplier Diversity SWaM and DBE Directory | Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity | Data on firms that have been certified by the Commonwealth of Virigina as SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). SWaM designations also include Micro and Service Desabled Veteran-owned businesses. | Asian/Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; White or Caucasian | https://directory.sbsd.virginia.gov/#/executiveExport | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Micro - a certified small businesses that has no more than 25 employees AND no more than $3 million in average annual revenue over the three year period prior to certification Small - a businesses that is at least 51% independently owned and controlled by one or more individuals and has fewer than 250 employees or average annual gross receipts of less than 10 million or less averaged over the previous three years. Women - at least 51% owned by one or more women and both the management and daily businesses operations are controlled by one or more women. | yes | none | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS ; NIGP | none | no cost |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | MDOT Certification Management System | Maryland Department of Transportation | Similar to other states, the Maryland Department of Transportation hosts a database ofAirport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) , Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) that are registered to do business in the State of Maryland. The database allows filtering by certification type as well as minority status. | Minority; Disadvatnaged; African American; Alaska Native; Asian American; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-continent; Hispanic American; Native American; | https://marylandmdbe.mdbecert.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% ownership must be held by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) | yes | veteran; disabled | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS | no cost | ||
| State | Maryland | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | MDOT Certification Management System | Maryland Department of Transportation | Similar to other states, the Maryland Department of Transportation hosts a database ofAirport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) , Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) that are registered to do business in the State of Maryland. The database allows filtering by certification type as well as minority status. | Minority; Disadvatnaged; African American; Alaska Native; Asian American; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-continent; Hispanic American; Native American; | https://marylandmdbe.mdbecert.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% ownership must be held by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) | yes | veteran; disabled | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | DC DOT DBE Certification Database | DC Department of Transportation and the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority | Data on firms registered with the DC Unified Certification Program (DCUCP) and broken into DBE, WBE, SBE, SBP, MBP. | Disadvantaged; Minority; Asian; Black; Hispanic; Native; Other; Subcontinent Asian | https://supplier.wmata.com/psp/supplier/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/WT_CL_SEP_MENU.WT_CL_VDR_DIR_CMP.GBL?Page=WT_CL_VDR_DIR_PG&Action=U | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Applicants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Applicants must be an independent business; and the 51% socially and economically disadvantaged individuals must control the day-to-day operations of the firm. Only existing for-profit "Small Business Concerns" as described by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations may be certified. Applicants must first meet all the small business size standards for the applicable NAICS Codes that best describes the services the firm provides: http://www.sba.gov/size/indextable of size.html; and the firm's average gross receipts over a three (3) year period must not exceed the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) cap of $23.8 million (Revised October 2014). The Personal Net Worth (PNW) of each socially and economically disadvantaged owner must not exceed $1.32 million (Revised October 2014), excluding the individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and the equity in his/her primary residence. | yes | Large variety of businesses | NAICS | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | DC DOT DBE Certification Database | DC Department of Transportation and the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority | Data on firms registered with the DC Unified Certification Program (DCUCP) and broken into DBE, WBE, SBE, SBP, MBP. | Disadvantaged; Minority; Asian; Black; Hispanic; Native; Other; Subcontinent Asian | https://supplier.wmata.com/psp/supplier/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/WT_CL_SEP_MENU.WT_CL_VDR_DIR_CMP.GBL?Page=WT_CL_VDR_DIR_PG&Action=U | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Applicants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Applicants must be an independent business; and the 51% socially and economically disadvantaged individuals must control the day-to-day operations of the firm. Only existing for-profit "Small Business Concerns" as described by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations may be certified. Applicants must first meet all the small business size standards for the applicable NAICS Codes that best describes the services the firm provides: http://www.sba.gov/size/indextable of size.html; and the firm's average gross receipts over a three (3) year period must not exceed the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) cap of $23.8 million (Revised October 2014). The Personal Net Worth (PNW) of each socially and economically disadvantaged owner must not exceed $1.32 million (Revised October 2014), excluding the individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and the equity in his/her primary residence. | yes | Large variety of businesses | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://www.marylandbcc.org/directory/#!directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Maryland | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://www.marylandbcc.org/directory/#!directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Hispanic or Latino | http://cca.maryland-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Maryland | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Hispanic or Latino | http://cca.maryland-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Northern Virgina Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://business.northernvirginiabcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Northern Virgina Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://business.northernvirginiabcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-Owned, MoCo Based Businesses List Compiled by the MoCo Show | The MoCo Show | This is a local news outlet (blog and podcast) that created a community-sourced list of Black-Owned Businesses | Black or African American | https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRSOR4rVKM7fuTg8QTnDQElIfx-qn4KQme_kexESpgPUTHiGCA3EmctnaVvBgN4i2WBgjJgiu6dTn_D/pub | More Details | Marketing | survey | individual businesses | 2020 - 06 - 30 00:00:00 | one-time | Not specified | No | none | Includes a number of industries from fitness and restaurants/food, to Salons, Barbershops, Spas and Medical. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-Owned, MoCo Based Businesses List Compiled by the MoCo Show | The MoCo Show | This is a local news outlet (blog and podcast) that created a community-sourced list of Black-Owned Businesses | Black or African American | https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRSOR4rVKM7fuTg8QTnDQElIfx-qn4KQme_kexESpgPUTHiGCA3EmctnaVvBgN4i2WBgjJgiu6dTn_D/pub | More Details | Marketing | survey | individual businesses | 2020 - 07 - 01 00:00:00 | one-time | Not specified | No | none | Includes a number of industries from fitness and restaurants/food, to Salons, Barbershops, Spas and Medical. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the PFG Black Chamber of Commerce serving Prince George's County, Maryland. | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | survey | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the PFG Black Chamber of Commerce serving Prince George's County, Maryland. | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | survey | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Black | https://www.gwbcc.org/business/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | none | A variety of industries are included. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Black | https://www.gwbcc.org/business/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | none | A variety of industries are included. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on hispanic-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available; https://web.gwhcc.org/search | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on hispanic-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available; https://web.gwhcc.org/search | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Unknown | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Asian Biz Network | Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce | Data on Asian Pacific American Businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce in the Greater Washington DC Area | Asian Pacific American | http://apacc.dis2009.com/home | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | self-defined business categories | Not specificed | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Asian Biz Network | Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce | Data on Asian Pacific American Businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce in the Greater Washington DC Area | Asian Pacific American | http://apacc.dis2009.com/home | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | self-defined business categories | Not specificed | no cost | |||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Prince George's County Supplier Development & Diversity Directory | Prince George's County Government | Database for Prince George's County Maryland that allows you to search for qualified businesses with the following certifications: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), County-Based Business (CBB), County-Based Small Business (CBSB), County-Located Business (CLB). | Not specificed | https://mypgc.diversitycompliance.com/?TN=mypgc | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | NAICS | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Prince George's County Supplier Development & Diversity Directory | Prince George's County Government | Database for Prince George's County Maryland that allows you to search for qualified businesses with the following certifications: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), County-Based Business (CBB), County-Based Small Business (CBSB), County-Located Business (CLB). | Not specificed | https://mypgc.diversitycompliance.com/?TN=mypgc | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | NAICS | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | MWMCA Member Directory | Md. Washington Minority Companies Association, LLC (MWMCA) | Database of small, minority, and large agencies in Maryland and Washington, D.C., brining them together to partner and work together towards success. MWMCA as an organization providings advocacy and support serivces for small, minority, and women-owned members. | African American; Alaska Native; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-Continent; Hispanic American; Native American | https://mwmca.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | NAICS | Nonprofit status; certification type | no cost | |||
| State | Maryland | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | MWMCA Member Directory | Md. Washington Minority Companies Association, LLC (MWMCA) | Database of small, minority, and large agencies in Maryland and Washington, D.C., brining them together to partner and work together towards success. MWMCA as an organization providings advocacy and support serivces for small, minority, and women-owned members. | African American; Alaska Native; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-Continent; Hispanic American; Native American | https://mwmca.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | NAICS | Nonprofit status; certification type | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | MWMCA Member Directory | Md. Washington Minority Companies Association, LLC (MWMCA) | Database of small, minority, and large agencies in Maryland and Washington, D.C., brining them together to partner and work together towards success. MWMCA as an organization providings advocacy and support serivces for small, minority, and women-owned members. | African American; Alaska Native; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-Continent; Hispanic American; Native American | https://mwmca.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | NAICS | Nonprofit status; certification type | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | DMV Black Owned Businesses | DC Shop Small | DC Shop Small is a blog that promotes small businesses in the greater Washington, D.C. area. They have a specific section for black owned businesses. It is a list with links directly to the website. It is unclear how often it is updated, if ever. | Black | https://www.dcshopsmall.com/pages/support-black-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Unknown | unknown | Not specified | no | Unknown | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | DMV Black Owned Businesses | DC Shop Small | DC Shop Small is a blog that promotes small businesses in the greater Washington, D.C. area. They have a specific section for black owned businesses. It is a list with links directly to the website. It is unclear how often it is updated, if ever. | Black | https://www.dcshopsmall.com/pages/support-black-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Unknown | unknown | Not specified | no | Unknown | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Support Black Owned Business Search By State | Support Black Owned | An online marketplace of black owned businesses across the United States. Search is allowed by State and Region. Businesses can self-register to advertise on the site. | Black | https://www.supportblackowned.com/search-by/states | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | no | none | wide variety of industries covered. | Self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Owned Biz Network Directory | Black Owned Biz Network | An online marketplace of black owned businesses across the United States. It allows search by location. | Black | https://www.blackownedbiz.com/directory/search.php | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | no | none | wide variety of industries covered. | Self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black Directory Search | Black Directory | Black Directory is an online directory of black-owned businesses that pay to advertise on the site. The directory has the ability to search by location and also has pre-set caetgories for different metropolitan areas across the U.S. | Black | https://www.blackdirectory.com/businesses-near-me | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | no | none | wide variety of industries covered. | Self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Restaurant Directory | Black People Eats | This website is showcases black-owned restaurants in different metro areas across the U.S. The lists include photos from the restaurant and links to websites. | Black | https://www.blackpeopleeats.com/food-blogging-restaurant-directory | More Details | Marketing | Unknown | individual businesses | Unknown | unknown | Not specified | no | none | restauraunts | none | none | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) | California Department of Transportation | The State-level DBE database for transportation. The database can be sorted to only include Bay Area firms, but it includes firms throughout the state. They have 10 certifying partners across the state: ten CUCP Certifying Partners -Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LA Metro), San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA), San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), San Mateo County Transit District (SAMTrans), Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), City of Los Angeles, City of Fresno, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). | Asian Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American; Subcontinent Asian American; Other minority | https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | You may be eligible to participate in the DBE/ACDBE program if: •The firm is a for-profit business that performs or seeks to perform transportation related work (or a concession activity) for a recipient of Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, or Federal Aviation Administration funds. •The firm is at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) who also controls it. •The firm's disadvantaged owners are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the U.S. •The firm meets the Small Business Administration's size standard and does not exceed $26.29 million in gross annual receipts for DBE ($56.42 million for ACDBEs). (Other size standards apply for ACDBE that are banks/financial institutions, car rental companies, pay telephone firms, and automobile dealers.) | yes | no | Open to all industires, but typically includes those industries that do business with the city including contractors and professional services | NAICS | none | no cost | |
| State | California | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) | California Department of Transportation | The State-level DBE database for transportation. The database can be sorted to only include Bay Area firms, but it includes firms throughout the state. They have 10 certifying partners across the state: ten CUCP Certifying Partners -Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LA Metro), San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA), San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), San Mateo County Transit District (SAMTrans), Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), City of Los Angeles, City of Fresno, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). | Asian Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American; Subcontinent Asian American; Other minority | https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | You may be eligible to participate in the DBE/ACDBE program if: •The firm is a for-profit business that performs or seeks to perform transportation related work (or a concession activity) for a recipient of Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, or Federal Aviation Administration funds. •The firm is at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) who also controls it. •The firm's disadvantaged owners are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the U.S. •The firm meets the Small Business Administration's size standard and does not exceed $26.29 million in gross annual receipts for DBE ($56.42 million for ACDBEs). (Other size standards apply for ACDBE that are banks/financial institutions, car rental companies, pay telephone firms, and automobile dealers.) | yes | no | Open to all industires, but typically includes those industries that do business with the city including contractors and professional services | NAICS | none | no cost |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of San Francisco Local Business Enterprise Database | City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Divison (CMD) | The City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Division runs this procurement database focusing on Local Business Enterprises that focuses on three different certificaiton types: Local Business Enterprise (LBE): - For businesses in San FranciscoPUC -LBE: For businesses in the SFPUC Water System Service Area -Nonprofit entity (NPE): For nonprofits in San Francisco The database also includes distinction between minority-owned, women-owned, and non-minority owned businesses | Minority | https://bart.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | LBE Requirements Include: Have a fixed location in San Francisco or the PUC Water System Service area as their primary place of business Have a current business license issued at least 6 months before certification Gross receipts fall under the threshold limit Invoices or signed contracts to show experience | yes | no | self-defined business categories | MBE Firms; Women-Owned Firms | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of San Francisco Local Business Enterprise Database | City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Divison (CMD) | The City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Division runs this procurement database focusing on Local Business Enterprises that focuses on three different certificaiton types: Local Business Enterprise (LBE): - For businesses in San FranciscoPUC -LBE: For businesses in the SFPUC Water System Service Area -Nonprofit entity (NPE): For nonprofits in San Francisco The database also includes distinction between minority-owned, women-owned, and non-minority owned businesses | Minority | https://bart.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | LBE Requirements Include: Have a fixed location in San Francisco or the PUC Water System Service area as their primary place of business Have a current business license issued at least 6 months before certification Gross receipts fall under the threshold limit Invoices or signed contracts to show experience | yes | no | self-defined business categories | MBE Firms; Women-Owned Firms | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | BART Certified Vendor Directory | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Office Of Civil Rights | This directory is a part of the BART Non-Discrimination Program for Subcontracting on Non-Federally Funded Contracts is to ensure that contractors who contract with BART do not discriminate or give a preference in the award of subcontracts on the basis of race, national origin, color, ethnicity, or gender. This program applies only to BART's non-federally funded contracts. Focuses specifically on MWBEs. | Minority | https://bart.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | A Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority individuals. In the case of a corporation, such individuals must own at least 51 percent of each class of voting stock outstanding and at least 51 percent of the aggregate of all stock outstanding. In the case of a partnership, at least 51 percent of each class of partnership interest must be owned by minority individuals and must be reflected in the firm's partnership agreement. In the case of a limited liability company at least 51 percent of each member interest must be owned by minority individuals. A Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more women. In the case of a corporation, such individuals must own at least 51 percent of each class of voting stock outstanding and at least 51 percent of the aggregate of all stock outstanding. In the case of a partnership, at least 51 percent of each class of partnership interest must be owned by women and must be reflected in the firm's partnership agreement In the case of a limited liability company, at least 51 percent of each class of member interest must be owned by women. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | BART Certified Vendor Directory | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Office Of Civil Rights | This directory is a part of the BART Non-Discrimination Program for Subcontracting on Non-Federally Funded Contracts is to ensure that contractors who contract with BART do not discriminate or give a preference in the award of subcontracts on the basis of race, national origin, color, ethnicity, or gender. This program applies only to BART's non-federally funded contracts. Focuses specifically on MWBEs. | Minority | https://bart.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | A Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority individuals. In the case of a corporation, such individuals must own at least 51 percent of each class of voting stock outstanding and at least 51 percent of the aggregate of all stock outstanding. In the case of a partnership, at least 51 percent of each class of partnership interest must be owned by minority individuals and must be reflected in the firm's partnership agreement. In the case of a limited liability company at least 51 percent of each member interest must be owned by minority individuals. A Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more women. In the case of a corporation, such individuals must own at least 51 percent of each class of voting stock outstanding and at least 51 percent of the aggregate of all stock outstanding. In the case of a partnership, at least 51 percent of each class of partnership interest must be owned by women and must be reflected in the firm's partnership agreement In the case of a limited liability company, at least 51 percent of each class of member interest must be owned by women. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | SF Bay Black Business Directory | SF Bay Black Business Directory | We list more than 500 businesses here, making this the most comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses in the San Francisco Bay area, including neighboring areas like Palo Alto, Vallejo and Sonoma County. Business owners listed here are in diverse industries ranging from dog grooming, cannabis products and interior design to stained glass repair, wineries and adult intimacy products. We've included online-only businesses, service businesses and pop-ups as well as brick-and mortar-businesses. | African american | https://sfbayblackbiz.com/ | More Details | marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Listing on the site is FREE to businesses that are at least 50% Black-owned and is a full-time venture (no side hustles). Black includes the African Diaspora, in addition to African Americans. | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | SF Bay Black Business Directory | SF Bay Black Business Directory | We list more than 500 businesses here, making this the most comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses in the San Francisco Bay area, including neighboring areas like Palo Alto, Vallejo and Sonoma County. Business owners listed here are in diverse industries ranging from dog grooming, cannabis products and interior design to stained glass repair, wineries and adult intimacy products. We've included online-only businesses, service businesses and pop-ups as well as brick-and mortar-businesses. | African american | https://sfbayblackbiz.com/ | More Details | marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Listing on the site is FREE to businesses that are at least 50% Black-owned and is a full-time venture (no side hustles). Black includes the African Diaspora, in addition to African Americans. | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Bay Area Organization of Black Owned Businesses (BAOBOB) | BAOBOB Directory Listing | A membership fee-based directory of black owned businesses in the San Fransisco Bay Area. | African american | http://baobobdirectory.com/businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Bay Area Organization of Black Owned Businesses (BAOBOB) | BAOBOB Directory Listing | A membership fee-based directory of black owned businesses in the San Fransisco Bay Area. | African american | http://baobobdirectory.com/businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | The Supplier Clearinghouse Certified Directory | California Public Utility Commission | The Supplier Clearninghouse Directory was created by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) as a result of their requirement that all investor-owned electric, gas, water and telecommunication utility companies with gross annual revenues in excess of $15 million (as well as their regulated subsidiaries and affiliates) to develop and implement programs to increase the utilization of WMBEs. The Supplier Clearinghouse Directory verifies the eligibility of women, minority, LGBT, and persons with disabilities business enterprises for certification. Those certified businesses are then entered into a database used by participating utilities and covered entities. The Disabled Veteran Certification is verified by another agency but included in this database. Includes businesses for all of California, and can be narrowed down based on location (including bay area locations). | Asian Pacific American Black American Hispanic American Native American White | https://sch.thesupplierclearinghouse.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% of the partnership interest must be unconditionally owned by minorities, women, LGBT or Persons with Disabilities individuals. | yes | Disabled Veteran; Persons with Disabilities; LGBT Business Enterprise | NAICS | no cost | |||
| State | California | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | The Supplier Clearinghouse Certified Directory | California Public Utility Commission | The Supplier Clearninghouse Directory was created by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) as a result of their requirement that all investor-owned electric, gas, water and telecommunication utility companies with gross annual revenues in excess of $15 million (as well as their regulated subsidiaries and affiliates) to develop and implement programs to increase the utilization of WMBEs. The Supplier Clearinghouse Directory verifies the eligibility of women, minority, LGBT, and persons with disabilities business enterprises for certification. Those certified businesses are then entered into a database used by participating utilities and covered entities. The Disabled Veteran Certification is verified by another agency but included in this database. Includes businesses for all of California, and can be narrowed down based on location (including bay area locations). | Asian Pacific American Black American Hispanic American Native American White | https://sch.thesupplierclearinghouse.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% of the partnership interest must be unconditionally owned by minorities, women, LGBT or Persons with Disabilities individuals. | yes | Disabled Veteran; Persons with Disabilities; LGBT Business Enterprise | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Golden Gate Business Association Business Directory | Golden Gate Business Association | The first LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, located in San Francisco. Operates similar to other Chambers of Commerce, providing members with opportunities for networking, procurement, marketing, referral-based business growth, programs that support development of business skills and expertise through workshops and similar and advocacy. They also, along with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, provide opportunities for their businesses to get certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise. | Not specified | https://ggba.com/business-directory/#!directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Golden Gate Business Association Business Directory | Golden Gate Business Association | The first LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, located in San Francisco. Operates similar to other Chambers of Commerce, providing members with opportunities for networking, procurement, marketing, referral-based business growth, programs that support development of business skills and expertise through workshops and similar and advocacy. They also, along with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, provide opportunities for their businesses to get certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise. | Not specified | https://ggba.com/business-directory/#!directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Oakland Local and Small Business Enterprise Directory | City of Oakland | Database of businesses in Oakland, CA that meet their qualifications for Local Business Enterprise (LBE), or Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) or Very Small Local Business Enterprise (VSLBE). Though the database is not specifically for minority-owned businesses, businesses in the database self-select their ethnicity and the database has a feature that allows search by ethnicity and gender. | African American/Black, non-Hispanic; Asian, non-Hispanic; Hispanic; Middle Eastern, non-Hispanic; Multiracial; Native American and Alaska Native, non-Hispanic; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic; Some Other Race, non-Hispanic; South Asian, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic | https://oaklandca.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | small business; very small business; local business; nonprofit business | NAICS | Multi-ethnic members; multi-ethnic owners | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | City of Oakland Local and Small Business Enterprise Directory | City of Oakland | Database of businesses in Oakland, CA that meet their qualifications for Local Business Enterprise (LBE), or Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) or Very Small Local Business Enterprise (VSLBE). Though the database is not specifically for minority-owned businesses, businesses in the database self-select their ethnicity and the database has a feature that allows search by ethnicity and gender. | African American/Black, non-Hispanic; Asian, non-Hispanic; Hispanic; Middle Eastern, non-Hispanic; Multiracial; Native American and Alaska Native, non-Hispanic; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic; Some Other Race, non-Hispanic; South Asian, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic | https://oaklandca.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | NAICS | Multi-ethnic members; multi-ethnic owners | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | City of Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | City of Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce | A membership-based chamber of commerce that hosts a small membership directory. The website says that they are building a more comprehensive directory and for now all that is available is new or recently renewed members as well as their restaurant members. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.oaklandlatinochamber.com/current-members/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | City of Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | City of Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce | A membership-based chamber of commerce that hosts a small membership directory. The website says that they are building a more comprehensive directory and for now all that is available is new or recently renewed members as well as their restaurant members. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.oaklandlatinochamber.com/current-members/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce | Established in 2003, the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce's mission is to advance economic opportunity and strengthen Oakland's Black business community. They provide a number of services for their business associates and members including access to workshops, business development opportunities and advocacy. Members may also take advantage of business advising, notary and certificate of origin services. Their website has a membership directory that outlines businesses by self-defined business categories. | African American | https://members.oaacc.org/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce | Established in 2003, the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce's mission is to advance economic opportunity and strengthen Oakland's Black business community. They provide a number of services for their business associates and members including access to workshops, business development opportunities and advocacy. Members may also take advantage of business advising, notary and certificate of origin services. Their website has a membership directory that outlines businesses by self-defined business categories. | African American | https://members.oaacc.org/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Directory of MBE and SBE Certified Firms | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) | The VTA adopted the Business Diversity Program to increase participation of minority, women, disabled veterans and LGBT businesses in locally funded contracts and subcontracts and to ensure that these businesses are afforded an equitable opportunity to compete in public contracting. They are similarly plugged in to the CUCP Directory for DBE certified firms. However, this specific database is separate and focused on MBE and SBE firms. | Not specificed | https://vta.sbdbe.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Minority -Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 1. A business entity that is operated and controlled by a minority. A minority person shall mean Black American; Hispanic American; Asian Pacific American, Native American or Alaskan Native; Subcontinent Asian American. 2. The terms "operated and controlled" shall mean that the managerial and official staff of this entity shall be comprised of minority persons, sufficient in ratio and gross earnings to demonstrate that the business transactions are, in fact, controlled by minority persons; and that the primary power, direct or indirect, to influence the management of this entity shall rest with minority persons collectively own, operate, control and share in earnings of 51% or more of such an enterprise. Women -Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 1. A business entity that is operated and controlled by a woman regardless of race or ethnicity. 2. The terms "operated and controlled" shall mean that the managerial and official staff of this entity shall be comprised of women, sufficient in ratio and gross earnings to demonstrate that the business transactions are, in fact, controlled by women; and that the primary power, direct or indirect, to influence the management of this entity shall rest with women collectively own, operate, control and share in earnings of 51% or more of such an enterprise. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Directory of MBE and SBE Certified Firms | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) | The VTA adopted the Business Diversity Program to increase participation of minority, women, disabled veterans and LGBT businesses in locally funded contracts and subcontracts and to ensure that these businesses are afforded an equitable opportunity to compete in public contracting. They are similarly plugged in to the CUCP Directory for DBE certified firms. However, this specific database is separate and focused on MBE and SBE firms. | Not specificed | https://vta.sbdbe.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Minority -Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 1. A business entity that is operated and controlled by a minority. A minority person shall mean Black American; Hispanic American; Asian Pacific American, Native American or Alaskan Native; Subcontinent Asian American. 2. The terms "operated and controlled" shall mean that the managerial and official staff of this entity shall be comprised of minority persons, sufficient in ratio and gross earnings to demonstrate that the business transactions are, in fact, controlled by minority persons; and that the primary power, direct or indirect, to influence the management of this entity shall rest with minority persons collectively own, operate, control and share in earnings of 51% or more of such an enterprise. Women -Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 1. A business entity that is operated and controlled by a woman regardless of race or ethnicity. 2. The terms "operated and controlled" shall mean that the managerial and official staff of this entity shall be comprised of women, sufficient in ratio and gross earnings to demonstrate that the business transactions are, in fact, controlled by women; and that the primary power, direct or indirect, to influence the management of this entity shall rest with women collectively own, operate, control and share in earnings of 51% or more of such an enterprise. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Little Saigon Business Directory | Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commcerce | The Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce represents close to one hundred small businesses in the City of Oakland. We provide resources and assistance to members regarding business startup, development, and expansion. The directory hosted on their websites includes businesses in Little Saigon, located in the Eastlake Neighborhood in Oakland. | Not specificed | https://www.oaklandvnchamber.com/directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Little Saigon Business Directory | Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commcerce | The Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce represents close to one hundred small businesses in the City of Oakland. We provide resources and assistance to members regarding business startup, development, and expansion. The directory hosted on their websites includes businesses in Little Saigon, located in the Eastlake Neighborhood in Oakland. | Not specificed | https://www.oaklandvnchamber.com/directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory | San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory is a member directory of hispanic businesses in the greater Bay Area, which it defines as Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and Sonoma County. In addition to the member directory, the Chamber also works with its members to promote valuable business opportunities with an emphasis on promoting education, cultural awareness and access to resources across the 9 counties listed. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.sfbayhcc.com/directory/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory | San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory is a member directory of hispanic businesses in the greater Bay Area, which it defines as Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and Sonoma County. In addition to the member directory, the Chamber also works with its members to promote valuable business opportunities with an emphasis on promoting education, cultural awareness and access to resources across the 9 counties listed. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.sfbayhcc.com/directory/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The Solano Hispanic Chamber of commerce member directory serves Solano County specifically, providing a list of all members in the area, providing resources and advocating for the County's hispanic businesses. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.solanohcc.com/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The Solano Hispanic Chamber of commerce member directory serves Solano County specifically, providing a list of all members in the area, providing resources and advocating for the County's hispanic businesses. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.solanohcc.com/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County Business Directory | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County | The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County promotes and supports businesses in Sonoma County through their membership program that includes small businesses, large industries, nonprofit organzations, area merchants, and individuals who promote Hispanic business in Sonoma County. The Chamber organized many different events, activities and programs. | Not specificed | https://cca.sonomahispanicchamber.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County Business Directory | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County | The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County promotes and supports businesses in Sonoma County through their membership program that includes small businesses, large industries, nonprofit organzations, area merchants, and individuals who promote Hispanic business in Sonoma County. The Chamber organized many different events, activities and programs. | Not specificed | https://cca.sonomahispanicchamber.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California Business Directory | Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California | This chamber of commerce supports businesses owned by Hawaiian living in Northern California as well as non-Hawaiian owned businesses interested in doing business with Hawaii as well as businesses in Hawaii with an interest in the Bay area. The organization hosts business mixers and community events, galas, and provides scholarships to local Hawaiian students. | not specified | https://hccnc.org/membership/business-directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California Business Directory | Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California | This chamber of commerce supports businesses owned by Hawaiian living in Northern California as well as non-Hawaiian owned businesses interested in doing business with Hawaii as well as businesses in Hawaii with an interest in the Bay area. The organization hosts business mixers and community events, galas, and provides scholarships to local Hawaiian students. | not specified | https://hccnc.org/membership/business-directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Support the Bay's Latinx-Owned Businesses | Do The Bay | This is a local news outlet that focuses on local events, restaurants, and other attractions. They have a list of Latinx restaurants that they published with a list of different latinx owned businesses across the Bay Area. | not specified | https://dothebay.com/p/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-shops-bay-area-sf-near-me | More Details | marketing | curated | individual businesses | Unknown | unclear | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Support the Bay's Latinx-Owned Businesses | Do The Bay | This is a local news outlet that focuses on local events, restaurants, and other attractions. They have a list of Latinx restaurants that they published with a list of different latinx owned businesses across the Bay Area. | not specified | https://dothebay.com/p/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-shops-bay-area-sf-near-me | More Details | marketing | curated | individual businesses | Unknown | unclear | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-owned Restaurants in the Bay Area | @bestfoodinoakland instagram account | This is a google sheet of local black owned restaurants that was created during the pandemic and last updated in 2021. It was a part of the movement to support local black businesses and evolved from postings on Instagram into a google sheet that anyone can access via the link. There are over 300 business listed. | not specified | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mTthE5lwqVnTCIm3iQtQXLyxwK-pc17cuCp--BhAYX8/edit#gid=0 | More Details | marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2021 - 02 - 01 00:00:00 | one time | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Black-owned Restaurants in the Bay Area | @bestfoodinoakland instagram account | This is a google sheet of local black owned restaurants that was created during the pandemic and last updated in 2021. It was a part of the movement to support local black businesses and evolved from postings on Instagram into a google sheet that anyone can access via the link. There are over 300 business listed. | not specified | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mTthE5lwqVnTCIm3iQtQXLyxwK-pc17cuCp--BhAYX8/edit#gid=0 | More Details | marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2021 - 02 - 01 00:00:00 | one time | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | San Francisco Black-owned Businesses (without storefronts) | San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development | This list was created by the San Fransico Office of Economic and Workforce Development in July of 2021. It includes businesses without tranditional storefronts owned by black business owners. It is no longer hosted on their webiste or maintained, but the link to the list still works. | Black | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQZO0owRzfIGcFN4uPgRAMnOJWxcXIWYo1fSyFm3bEi5o6seVuCKUS2fJoC8Lt2R5lj7yQPwDtK8i9W/pubhtml?gid=152248833&single=true | More Details | marketing | unknown | individual businesses | 2021 - 06 - 30 00:00:00 | one time | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public Tax, Licensing, Contracting, and Administrative Records | San Francisco Black-owned Businesses (without storefronts) | San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development | This list was created by the San Fransico Office of Economic and Workforce Development in July of 2021. It includes businesses without tranditional storefronts owned by black business owners. It is no longer hosted on their webiste or maintained, but the link to the list still works. | Black | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQZO0owRzfIGcFN4uPgRAMnOJWxcXIWYo1fSyFm3bEi5o6seVuCKUS2fJoC8Lt2R5lj7yQPwDtK8i9W/pubhtml?gid=152248833&single=true | More Details | marketing | unknown | individual businesses | 2021 - 07 - 01 00:00:00 | one time | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce | Representing and promoting African American business owners in San Francisco, SFAACC provides business networking and partnerships, business referrals, entrepreneur education and training, and political advocacy for its members. SFAACC hosts two databases on their website, one that focuses on DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses and one that a Yelp Directory for restaurants. The Yelp Directory can be found in a separate entry. | African American | https://www.sfaacc.org/list-of-sf-black-owned-businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | not specified | not specified | SIC Codes | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce | Representing and promoting African American business owners in San Francisco, SFAACC provides business networking and partnerships, business referrals, entrepreneur education and training, and political advocacy for its members. SFAACC hosts two databases on their website, one that focuses on DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses and one that a Yelp Directory for restaurants. The Yelp Directory can be found in a separate entry. | African American | https://www.sfaacc.org/list-of-sf-black-owned-businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | not specified | not specified | SIC Codes | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory: Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | This Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce aims to promote, support, and encourage the advancement and development of Hispanic and Minority owned businesses. They offer a variety of networking events as well as support on different business milestones, local goverment advocacy, and educational development programs. The membership directory is organized by their own self-defined categories and includes a map option as well. | Hispanic or Latino | https://business.napacountyhcc.com/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Member Directory: Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | This Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce aims to promote, support, and encourage the advancement and development of Hispanic and Minority owned businesses. They offer a variety of networking events as well as support on different business milestones, local goverment advocacy, and educational development programs. The membership directory is organized by their own self-defined categories and includes a map option as well. | Hispanic or Latino | https://business.napacountyhcc.com/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce | This membership directory from the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of commerce includes 34 members of the Chamber along with the website contact info. The Chamber provides promotion and support of black and minority business engagement, partnership, and commerce across all industries. They offer various programs, promotion, as well as business coaching and support for members. | Black | https://blackchamber.com/theDirectory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce | This membership directory from the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of commerce includes 34 members of the Chamber along with the website contact info. The Chamber provides promotion and support of black and minority business engagement, partnership, and commerce across all industries. They offer various programs, promotion, as well as business coaching and support for members. | Black | https://blackchamber.com/theDirectory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley Member Directory | U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley | The US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley is an independent, membership based, volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization that has been committed to helping businesses from US & China connect and succeed. They lead events in the community and foster connections to help businesses thrive. | Chinese | https://uscccsv.org/search/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or Chamber of Commerce Lists | U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley Member Directory | U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley | The US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley is an independent, membership based, volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization that has been committed to helping businesses from US & China connect and succeed. They lead events in the community and foster connections to help businesses thrive. | Chinese | https://uscccsv.org/search/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Vendor Connect Vendor Index | Port of Seattle | The Port of Seattle Database is primarily a procurement database aimed at selecting and increasing the utilization of WMBE businesses in its contracting process. | Minority | https://hosting.portseattle.org/sops/#/Dashboard | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | LGBTQ; Disabled Veteran; | NAICS | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Vendor Connect Vendor Index | Port of Seattle | The Port of Seattle Database is primarily a procurement database aimed at selecting and increasing the utilization of WMBE businesses in its contracting process. | Minority | https://hosting.portseattle.org/sops/#/Dashboard | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | LGBTQ; Disabled Veteran; | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Vendor Connect Vendor Index | Port of Seattle | The Port of Seattle Database is primarily a procurement database aimed at selecting and increasing the utilization of WMBE businesses in its contracting process. | Minority | https://hosting.portseattle.org/sops/#/Dashboard | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | LGBTQ; Disabled Veteran; | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Support Black Owned Businesses | Seattle Good Business Network | An online business directoy of black-owned businesses in Seattle. They are divided into "businesses" and "restaurants." | Black | https://seattlegood.org/support-black-communities/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | Restaurants and businesses | none | no cost | ||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Support Black Owned Businesses | Seattle Good Business Network | An online business directoy of black-owned businesses in Seattle. They are divided into "businesses" and "restaurants." | Black | https://seattlegood.org/support-black-communities/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | Restaurants and businesses | none | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Support Black Owned Businesses | Seattle Good Business Network | An online business directoy of black-owned businesses in Seattle. They are divided into "businesses" and "restaurants." | Black | https://seattlegood.org/support-black-communities/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | Restaurants and businesses | none | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Good Business Network Directory | Seattle Good Business Network | This is a broader database separate from the Support Black Owned Business Database that highlights local businesses. The database has icons that identify whether the business has "diverse ownership". The icon does not specific diversity elements, but the descirption of the icon includes: LGBTQ-owned (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer), person-of-color (POC) or minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, or owned by differently-abled persons. | Person of color, minority | https://seattlegood.org/listings/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | LGBTQ+, veteran, differently abled | none | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Good Business Network Directory | Seattle Good Business Network | This is a broader database separate from the Support Black Owned Business Database that highlights local businesses. The database has icons that identify whether the business has "diverse ownership". The icon does not specific diversity elements, but the descirption of the icon includes: LGBTQ-owned (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer), person-of-color (POC) or minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, or owned by differently-abled persons. | Person of color, minority | https://seattlegood.org/listings/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | LGBTQ+, veteran, differently abled | none | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Good Business Network Directory | Seattle Good Business Network | This is a broader database separate from the Support Black Owned Business Database that highlights local businesses. The database has icons that identify whether the business has "diverse ownership". The icon does not specific diversity elements, but the descirption of the icon includes: LGBTQ-owned (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer), person-of-color (POC) or minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, or owned by differently-abled persons. | Person of color, minority | https://seattlegood.org/listings/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | LGBTQ+, veteran, differently abled | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Business Directory | Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle created this database during the pandemic to support local black owned businesses in King County, Washington. | Black | https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Business Directory | Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle created this database during the pandemic to support local black owned businesses in King County, Washington. | Black | https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Business Directory | Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle created this database during the pandemic to support local black owned businesses in King County, Washington. | Black | https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Business Directory | Seattle Green Book | Seattle Green Book is a directory of Black businesses including Black co-owned businesses and black practitioners holding space for the community. The directory covers the Puget Sound region across King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. | Black | https://seattlegreenbook.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Business Directory | Seattle Green Book | Seattle Green Book is a directory of Black businesses including Black co-owned businesses and black practitioners holding space for the community. The directory covers the Puget Sound region across King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. | Black | https://seattlegreenbook.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Business Directory | Seattle Green Book | Seattle Green Book is a directory of Black businesses including Black co-owned businesses and black practitioners holding space for the community. The directory covers the Puget Sound region across King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. | Black | https://seattlegreenbook.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private industry lists | Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met posted an article with a small list of Black-Owned Restaurants in the area. It is broken down by regions. | Black | https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/black-owned-restaurants-seattle | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Private industry lists | Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met posted an article with a small list of Black-Owned Restaurants in the area. It is broken down by regions. | Black | https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/black-owned-restaurants-seattle | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private industry lists | Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met posted an article with a small list of Black-Owned Restaurants in the area. It is broken down by regions. | Black | https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/black-owned-restaurants-seattle | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Pages Directory | Black Pages Seattle | Black Pages is a community focused not-for-profit directory of local black business in the Seattle and greater Seattle area. They have a landing page, an app, and a print booklet. Mostly restaurants and businesses. | Black | http://blackpagesseattle.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Pages Directory | Black Pages Seattle | Black Pages is a community focused not-for-profit directory of local black business in the Seattle and greater Seattle area. They have a landing page, an app, and a print booklet. Mostly restaurants and businesses. | Black | http://blackpagesseattle.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Pages Directory | Black Pages Seattle | Black Pages is a community focused not-for-profit directory of local black business in the Seattle and greater Seattle area. They have a landing page, an app, and a print booklet. Mostly restaurants and businesses. | Black | http://blackpagesseattle.com/directory | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Seattle Online Business Directory | City of Seattle | The City of Seattle Database of displays companies, including women and minority-owned businesses, who have expressed interest in doing business with the City. It includes, but is not limited to, blanket contract holders, firms approved to the City’s consultant roster, state OMWBE certified firms as well as companies without current City contracts. | Minority | https://web6.seattle.gov/fas/registration/ | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The City of Seattle defines WMBE firms as state-certified or self-identified firms at least 51% owned by women and/or minorities. | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Seattle Online Business Directory | City of Seattle | The City of Seattle Database of displays companies, including women and minority-owned businesses, who have expressed interest in doing business with the City. It includes, but is not limited to, blanket contract holders, firms approved to the City’s consultant roster, state OMWBE certified firms as well as companies without current City contracts. | Minority | https://web6.seattle.gov/fas/registration/ | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The City of Seattle defines WMBE firms as state-certified or self-identified firms at least 51% owned by women and/or minorities. | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Seattle Online Business Directory | City of Seattle | The City of Seattle Database of displays companies, including women and minority-owned businesses, who have expressed interest in doing business with the City. It includes, but is not limited to, blanket contract holders, firms approved to the City’s consultant roster, state OMWBE certified firms as well as companies without current City contracts. | Minority | https://web6.seattle.gov/fas/registration/ | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The City of Seattle defines WMBE firms as state-certified or self-identified firms at least 51% owned by women and/or minorities. | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Washington State Directory of Certified Businesses | Washington Office of Minortiy and Women Owned Business Enterprises (OMWBE) | OMWBE's Directory of Certified Businesses was designed to help buyers and contracting officers more quickly locate certified firms for upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities. | Minority | https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | To qualify for certification, the primary owner(s) must own at least 51% of the company and control the business. The owner must be both socially and economically disadvantaged. In general this means that the owner must be a woman or a minority and have a personal net worth under $1.32 million. Finally, the business must be small, and not have gross receipts of more than $30.4 million. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Washington State Directory of Certified Businesses | Washington Office of Minortiy and Women Owned Business Enterprises (OMWBE) | OMWBE's Directory of Certified Businesses was designed to help buyers and contracting officers more quickly locate certified firms for upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities. | Minority | https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | To qualify for certification, the primary owner(s) must own at least 51% of the company and control the business. The owner must be both socially and economically disadvantaged. In general this means that the owner must be a woman or a minority and have a personal net worth under $1.32 million. Finally, the business must be small, and not have gross receipts of more than $30.4 million. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Washington State Directory of Certified Businesses | Washington Office of Minortiy and Women Owned Business Enterprises (OMWBE) | OMWBE's Directory of Certified Businesses was designed to help buyers and contracting officers more quickly locate certified firms for upcoming procurement and contracting opportunities. | Minority | https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | To qualify for certification, the primary owner(s) must own at least 51% of the company and control the business. The owner must be both socially and economically disadvantaged. In general this means that the owner must be a woman or a minority and have a personal net worth under $1.32 million. Finally, the business must be small, and not have gross receipts of more than $30.4 million. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) Database | Washington Department of Enterprise Services | This site is hosted by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES). WEBS is an internet-based bid notification system that many state agencies and educational institutes use to notify businesses of opportunities . They also have a vendor database where you can filter based on minority owned and women owned businesses, as well as veteran owned buisnesses. It also filters by County in Washington. | Minority | https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/VendorSearch.aspx | More Details | Government Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | veteran-owned | none | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) Database | Washington Department of Enterprise Services | This site is hosted by the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES). WEBS is an internet-based bid notification system that many state agencies and educational institutes use to notify businesses of opportunities . They also have a vendor database where you can filter based on minority owned and women owned businesses, as well as veteran owned buisnesses. It also filters by County in Washington. | Minority | https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/VendorSearch.aspx | More Details | Government Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | veteran-owned | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Palengke Mall (Filipino Business Marketplace) | Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest | Palengke is a word in the Philippines to describe a marketplace. The online platform was created to support and promote Filipini-American Businesses. | Filipino-american | https://fccpnw.com/palengke-mall/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | none | no cost | |||
| State | Washington | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Palengke Mall (Filipino Business Marketplace) | Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest | Palengke is a word in the Philippines to describe a marketplace. The online platform was created to support and promote Filipini-American Businesses. | Filipino-american | https://fccpnw.com/palengke-mall/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | none | no cost | ||
| State | Oregon | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Palengke Mall (Filipino Business Marketplace) | Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest | Palengke is a word in the Philippines to describe a marketplace. The online platform was created to support and promote Filipini-American Businesses. | Filipino-american | https://fccpnw.com/palengke-mall/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory is comprised of member organizations and primarily serves the purpose of marketing these businesses to the public. The Chamber aims to bring together civic, professional, and business leaders to advocate and foster for the interest of its members. | Chinese | https://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/member-directory.html | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory is comprised of member organizations and primarily serves the purpose of marketing these businesses to the public. The Chamber aims to bring together civic, professional, and business leaders to advocate and foster for the interest of its members. | Chinese | https://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/member-directory.html | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce Member Directory is comprised of member organizations and primarily serves the purpose of marketing these businesses to the public. The Chamber aims to bring together civic, professional, and business leaders to advocate and foster for the interest of its members. | Chinese | https://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/member-directory.html | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private industry lists | Seattle's Women-Owned Businesses | Visit Seattle | Visit Seattle is a local tourist organization that provides recommendations and things to do in the city. It hosts a small database of women-owned businesses on its website. Primarily restauarnts and entertainment. | None | https://visitseattle.org/meeting-professionals/why-seattle-is-great-for-meetings/city-of-inclusion/seaforshe/women-owned-businesses-to-explore-in-seattle/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Unclear | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Private industry lists | Seattle's Women-Owned Businesses | Visit Seattle | Visit Seattle is a local tourist organization that provides recommendations and things to do in the city. It hosts a small database of women-owned businesses on its website. Primarily restauarnts and entertainment. | None | https://visitseattle.org/meeting-professionals/why-seattle-is-great-for-meetings/city-of-inclusion/seaforshe/women-owned-businesses-to-explore-in-seattle/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Unclear | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private industry lists | Seattle's Women-Owned Businesses | Visit Seattle | Visit Seattle is a local tourist organization that provides recommendations and things to do in the city. It hosts a small database of women-owned businesses on its website. Primarily restauarnts and entertainment. | None | https://visitseattle.org/meeting-professionals/why-seattle-is-great-for-meetings/city-of-inclusion/seaforshe/women-owned-businesses-to-explore-in-seattle/ | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | Unclear | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private industry lists | Latinx-Owned Businesses & Restaurants | Seattle Refined | Seattle refined worked with the Intentionalist to create this curated list of Latinx businesses in the Seattle area. | Hispanic/Latinx | https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-in-seattle-you-can-support-right-now | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2021-09-01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Private industry lists | Latinx-Owned Businesses & Restaurants | Seattle Refined | Seattle refined worked with the Intentionalist to create this curated list of Latinx businesses in the Seattle area. | Hispanic/Latinx | https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-in-seattle-you-can-support-right-now | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2021-09-01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private industry lists | Latinx-Owned Businesses & Restaurants | Seattle Refined | Seattle refined worked with the Intentionalist to create this curated list of Latinx businesses in the Seattle area. | Hispanic/Latinx | https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-in-seattle-you-can-support-right-now | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2021-09-01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private industry lists | Support Seattle’s LGBTQ-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | This is a curated list of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Seattle, put together to celebrate pride month. | None | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/lgbtq-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2023-06-01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Private industry lists | Support Seattle’s LGBTQ-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | This is a curated list of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Seattle, put together to celebrate pride month. | None | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/lgbtq-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2023-06-02 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private industry lists | Support Seattle’s LGBTQ-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | This is a curated list of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Seattle, put together to celebrate pride month. | None | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/lgbtq-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | 2023-06-03 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | GSBA Member List | GSBA | GSBA is Washington State’s LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and their members include small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. | None | https://members.thegsba.org/activememberdirectory?_ga=2.121832139.1929776845.1697386854-26567295.1697386854&_gl=1*wlobis*_ga*MjY1NjcyOTUuMTY5NzM4Njg1NA..*_ga_ZCBMM6YVSW*MTY5NzM4Njg1NC4xLjEuMTY5NzM4Njg1NC4wLjAuMA.. | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Washington State | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | GSBA Member List | GSBA | GSBA is Washington State’s LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and their members include small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. | None | https://members.thegsba.org/activememberdirectory?_ga=2.121832139.1929776845.1697386854-26567295.1697386854&_gl=1*wlobis*_ga*MjY1NjcyOTUuMTY5NzM4Njg1NA..*_ga_ZCBMM6YVSW*MTY5NzM4Njg1NC4xLjEuMTY5NzM4Njg1NC4wLjAuMA.. | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | GSBA Member List | GSBA | GSBA is Washington State’s LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and their members include small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. | None | https://members.thegsba.org/activememberdirectory?_ga=2.121832139.1929776845.1697386854-26567295.1697386854&_gl=1*wlobis*_ga*MjY1NjcyOTUuMTY5NzM4Njg1NA..*_ga_ZCBMM6YVSW*MTY5NzM4Njg1NC4xLjEuMTY5NzM4Njg1NC4wLjAuMA.. | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Private industry lists | Support These Local AAPI-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met is a local magazine that created this curated list of Asian and Pacific Islanders owned businesses. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/asian-american-pacific-islander-owned-local-businesses-aapi-seattle | More Details | Marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2023-06-01 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | none | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Washington State | Private industry lists | Support These Local AAPI-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met is a local magazine that created this curated list of Asian and Pacific Islanders owned businesses. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/asian-american-pacific-islander-owned-local-businesses-aapi-seattle | More Details | Marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2023-06-02 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | none | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Seattle | Private industry lists | Support These Local AAPI-Owned Businesses | Seattle Met | The Seattle Met is a local magazine that created this curated list of Asian and Pacific Islanders owned businesses. | Asian American Pacific Islander | https://www.seattlemet.com/style-and-shopping/asian-american-pacific-islander-owned-local-businesses-aapi-seattle | More Details | Marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2023-06-03 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | none | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black-Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different black-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Services, Shops, and Restaurants. The list provides a link to the business website. | Black | https://do512.com/p/black-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | Unknown | not specified | no | Shops, Services, Restaurants | Self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black-Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different black-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Services, Shops, and Restaurants. The list provides a link to the business website. | Black | https://do512.com/p/black-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | Unknown | Unknown | not specified | no | Shops, Services, Restaurants | Self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Local Black Owned Businesses in Austin | Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black economic success in the greater Austin area. The list provided includes both memebers of the chamber and non-members. | Black | https://www.austinbcc.org/local-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | Covers a large variety of industries | none | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Local Black Owned Businesses in Austin | Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black economic success in the greater Austin area. The list provided includes both memebers of the chamber and non-members. | Black | https://www.austinbcc.org/local-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | Covers a large variety of industries | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Member List of The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black economic success in the greater Austin area. This list includes only members of the chamber. | Black | https://www.austinbcc.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | Covers a large variety of industries | Self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Member List of The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce supports Black economic success in the greater Austin area. This list includes only members of the chamber. | Black | https://www.austinbcc.org/list/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | Covers a large variety of industries | Self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Austin TX Centralized Master Bidders List - HUB Directory Search | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | The CMBL is a master database used by State of Texas purchasing entities to develop a mailing list for vendors to receive bids based on the products or services they can provide to the State of Texas. Manufacturers, suppliers, and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to the state should register for the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities. The database also includes Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) which is a certification for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. The database includes information on these three characteristics. | Minority | https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/tpasscmblsearch.do | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. The owner must be an economically disadvantaged person meeting eligibility as a(n): Asian Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic American, Native American, American woman, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran with a service-related disability of 20% or greater. | yes | service-disabled veteran | Covers a large variety of industries | NIGP | no cost | ||
| State | Texas | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Austin TX Centralized Master Bidders List - HUB Directory Search | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts | The CMBL is a master database used by State of Texas purchasing entities to develop a mailing list for vendors to receive bids based on the products or services they can provide to the State of Texas. Manufacturers, suppliers, and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to the state should register for the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities. The database also includes Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) which is a certification for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. The database includes information on these three characteristics. | Minority | https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/tpasscmblsearch.do | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. The owner must be an economically disadvantaged person meeting eligibility as a(n): Asian Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic American, Native American, American woman, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran with a service-related disability of 20% or greater. | yes | service-disabled veteran | Covers a large variety of industries | NIGP | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Member Directory: Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce drives local economic growth for businesses with ties to Asia and Asian Americans in the greater Austin area. This list includes only members of the chamber. | Asian | https://members.austinasianchamber.org/directory?_gl=1*1pgk5r6*_ga*MTUwOTg5OTEzMC4xNjk4NzgyNzQ2*_ga_24VHJK1C3H*MTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4xLjAuMTY5ODc4Mjc0NS42MC4wLjA.*_ga_34Z9ZMSYKX*MTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4xLjAuMTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.27576764.1624260299.1698782746-1509899130.1698782746 | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | none | Covers a large variety of industries | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Member Directory: Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce | The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce drives local economic growth for businesses with ties to Asia and Asian Americans in the greater Austin area. This list includes only members of the chamber. | Asian | https://members.austinasianchamber.org/directory?_gl=1*1pgk5r6*_ga*MTUwOTg5OTEzMC4xNjk4NzgyNzQ2*_ga_24VHJK1C3H*MTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4xLjAuMTY5ODc4Mjc0NS42MC4wLjA.*_ga_34Z9ZMSYKX*MTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4xLjAuMTY5ODc4Mjc0NS4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.27576764.1624260299.1698782746-1509899130.1698782747 | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | none | Covers a large variety of industries | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) DBE/ACDBE and TxDOT SBE Directory | Texas Department of Transportation | The Texas Unified Certification Program is a certification program for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs in Texas. The directory allows search filtering by certification type. | Disadvantaged | https://txdot.txdotcms.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp?TN=txdot | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | In general, to be eligible for the DBE program, persons must own 51% or more of a "small business," establish that they are socially and economically disadvantaged, including women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian-Pacific Americans, or other minorities | no | None | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily focuses on those that want to do business within the transportation industry. | NAICS | no cost | ||
| State | Texas | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP) DBE/ACDBE and TxDOT SBE Directory | Texas Department of Transportation | The Texas Unified Certification Program is a certification program for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs in Texas. The directory allows search filtering by certification type. | Disadvantaged | https://txdot.txdotcms.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp?TN=txdot | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | In general, to be eligible for the DBE program, persons must own 51% or more of a "small business," establish that they are socially and economically disadvantaged, including women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian-Pacific Americans, or other minorities | no | None | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily focuses on those that want to do business within the transportation industry. | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Black Makers Market Business List | Black Makers Market | Black Makers Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black businesses in Greater Austin by hosting monthly markets and offering accelerator programs and community partnerships. Their list of black businesses is curated and separated based on 4 categories. The businesses include links to the website for more info. | https://www.blackmakersmarket.com/small-business-saturday | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | unknown | unknown | not specified | no | None | Nails, Hair, & Beauty; Restaurants, Bars, & Entertainment; Retail; Services | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Austin | Black Makers Market Business List | Black Makers Market | Black Makers Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black businesses in Greater Austin. By hosting monthly markets and offering accelerator programs and community partnerships, we provide a dynamic platform for Black entrepreneurs to showcase their brands and increase their visibility within Central Texas communities. | https://www.blackmakersmarket.com/small-business-saturday | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | unknown | unknown | not specified | no | None | Nails, Hair, & Beauty; Restaurants, Bars, & Entertainment; Retail; Services | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Latine-American Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different latine-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Restaurants & Food Trucks, Shops, Services & more. The list provides a link to the business website. | Latino | https://do512.com/p/latine-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | unknown | unknown | not specified | no | None | Restaurants & Food Trucks, Shops, Services & more | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Latine-American Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different latine-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Restaurants & Food Trucks, Shops, Services & more. The list provides a link to the business website. | Latino | https://do512.com/p/latine-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | unknown | unknown | not specified | no | None | Restaurants & Food Trucks, Shops, Services & more | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Asian American Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different latine-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Restaurants, Shops, and Services The list provides a link to the business website. | Asian | https://do512.com/p/asian-american-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | unknown | unknown | not specified | no | None | Restaurants, Shops, Services | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Asian American Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different latine-owned businesses in Austin. It is divided into different categories such as Restaurants, Shops, and Services The list provides a link to the business website. | Asian | https://do512.com/p/asian-american-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | unknown | unknown | not specified | no | None | Restaurants, Shops, Services | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Find Women-Owned Businesses | Austin Business Woman | Austin Business Woman is a platform for supporting women-owned businesses in the Austin Texas area. The browse businesses section allows searching by business name and/or location. | https://www.austinbusinesswoman.com/search_results? | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | None | not specified | none | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Find Women-Owned Businesses | Austin Business Woman | Austin Business Woman is a platform for supporting women-owned businesses in the Austin Texas area. The browse businesses section allows searching by business name and/or location. | https://www.austinbusinesswoman.com/search_results? | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesess | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | None | not specified | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Queer-Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different queer-owned businesses in Austin. The list provides a link to the business website. | https://do512.com/p/queer-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | unknown | unknown | not specified | no | None | not specified | none | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Queer-Owned Businesses In Austin | DO 512 | DO 512 is a blog that highlights different events and activities in Austin, Texas. Their database is a list of different queer-owned businesses in Austin. The list provides a link to the business website. | https://do512.com/p/queer-owned-businesses-in-austin | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | unknown | unknown | not specified | no | None | not specified | none | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Over 200 Black-Owned Businesses in The Austin Area to Support | ATX FYI | TX FYI is a local blog that collects tips, events, restaurants, and experiences in Austin, Texas. During the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the blog created a curated list of black-owned businesses in Austin and updates the list. | Black | https://atxfyi.com/austin/over-200-black-owned-businesses-in-the-austin-area-to-support | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | 2023-02-20 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | None | Food, Services, Shops/Clothing, Online Shops, Fitness/Sports/Wellness, Community | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Austin | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Over 200 Black-Owned Businesses in The Austin Area to Support | ATX FYI | TX FYI is a local blog that collects tips, events, restaurants, and experiences in Austin, Texas. During the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the blog created a curated list of black-owned businesses in Austin and updates the list. | Black | https://atxfyi.com/austin/over-200-black-owned-businesses-in-the-austin-area-to-support | More Details | Marketing | curated | Individual businesess | 2023-02-21 00:00:00 | unknown | not specified | no | None | Food, Services, Shops/Clothing, Online Shops, Fitness/Sports/Wellness, Community | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Private industry lists | BLACKLANTA Business Directory | BLACKLANTA | BLACKLANTA is an online platform for searching and finding black-owned businesses in Atlanta. | Black | https://blacklanta.org/directory/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | none | none | Covers a variety of industries. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Atlanta | Private industry lists | BLACKLANTA Business Directory | BLACKLANTA | BLACKLANTA is an online platform for searching and finding black-owned businesses in Atlanta. | Black | https://blacklanta.org/directory/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | none | none | Covers a variety of industries. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Georgia Procurement Registry | The State of Georgia | Provides access to registered minority businesses in Georgia. | Minority; Asian American; Native American; Hispanic/Latino; Pacific Island American; African American | https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/loadSupplierSearch | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The only certification by the State of Georgia is for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), but other federal certifications are tracked in the database as well. | yes | NIGP codes | Service disabled veteran owned businesses; veteran owned businesses; non veteran owned businesses; small businesses; women owned businesses | no cost | |||
| State | Georgia | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Georgia Procurement Registry | The State of Georgia | Provides access to registered minority businesses in Georgia. | Minority; Asian American; Native American; Hispanic/Latino; Pacific Island American; African American | https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/loadSupplierSearch | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | The only certification by the State of Georgia is for a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), but other federal certifications are tracked in the database as well. | yes | NIGP codes | Service disabled veteran owned businesses; veteran owned businesses; non veteran owned businesses; small businesses; women owned businesses | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Atlanta Black Chambers Member Directory | Atlanta Black Chambers | The Atlanta Black Chambers focuses on individuals working in the spaces of Business, Community and Government activities. Mission is to serve as an advocate for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable Black owned entities. Focus on providing quality education and training programs that emphasize economic development, ownership and wealth building practices. | Black | https://abc.iamblackbusiness.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | State | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Atlanta Black Chambers Member Directory | Atlanta Black Chambers | The Atlanta Black Chambers focuses on individuals working in the spaces of Business, Community and Government activities. Mission is to serve as an advocate for the creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable Black owned entities. Focus on providing quality education and training programs that emphasize economic development, ownership and wealth building practices. | Black | https://abc.iamblackbusiness.com/ | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Directory | Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The primary focus of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is on business formation, business growth, and civic and leadership development and engagement. It serves entrepreneurs and business owners through consultations, workshops and seminars and partners with organizations such as the Small Business Development Center to bring quality programming to the Hispanic business community. With over 1,000 members, the GHCC is one of the largest Hispanic Chambers in the United States. | Hispanic/latino | https://cca.ghcc.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| State | Georgia | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Directory | Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The primary focus of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is on business formation, business growth, and civic and leadership development and engagement. It serves entrepreneurs and business owners through consultations, workshops and seminars and partners with organizations such as the Small Business Development Center to bring quality programming to the Hispanic business community. With over 1,000 members, the GHCC is one of the largest Hispanic Chambers in the United States. | Hispanic/latino | https://cca.ghcc.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black-Owned Business Directory | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) | ACE is a Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofit and community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides capital, coaching, and connections to help borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses that generate jobs. The ACE Black Owned Business Directory includes businesses that ACE has worked with. | https://aceloans.org/black-owned-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | unknown | no | none | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Auto and Trucking, Business Services, Food and Beverage, Non-Profit Organizations , Education, Hair and Beauty Services or Products, Healthcare Services, Manufacturing, Other Services, Real Estate or Housing , Retail, Travel Industry | self-defined | none | no cost | ||
| State | Georgia | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black-Owned Business Directory | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) | ACE is a Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofit and community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides capital, coaching, and connections to help borrowers create and grow sustainable businesses that generate jobs. The ACE Black Owned Business Directory includes businesses that ACE has worked with. | https://aceloans.org/black-owned-business-directory/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Individual businesses | Unknown | Unknown | unknown | no | none | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Auto and Trucking, Business Services, Food and Beverage, Non-Profit Organizations , Education, Hair and Beauty Services or Products, Healthcare Services, Manufacturing, Other Services, Real Estate or Housing , Retail, Travel Industry | self-defined | none | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | UCP Directory | Georgia Department of Transportation | The UCP Directory is the Georgia DOT's directory of DBE-regsitered businesses. The main goal of this directory is so that contractors working on DOT projects can have access to these database that enable them to meet minimum subcontracting requirements for MBEs/DBEs. | Disadvantaged | https://gdotbiext.dot.ga.gov/ext-bi/saw.dll?dashboard&PortalPath=/shared/External/_portal/UCP%20Directory&Page=UCP%20Directory&Action=Navigate&Syndicate=true&anon=1 | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or DBE is a for-profit small business concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one individual or at least two individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. In the case of a corporation, 51 percent of the stock must be owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. In addition, the business management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it. The complete list of eligibility requirements for DBE certification is stated in 49 CFR, Part 26 and can be viewed online at https://www.ecfr.gov/ . The following six requirements must be proved by a DBE applicant; please note that these do not cover all the requirements found in 49 CFR, Part 26. | yes | no | Primary transportation related contractors | NAICS | no cost | ||
| State | Georgia | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | UCP Directory | Georgia Department of Transportation | The UCP Directory is the Georgia DOT's directory of DBE-regsitered businesses. The main goal of this directory is so that contractors working on DOT projects can have access to these database that enable them to meet minimum subcontracting requirements for MBEs/DBEs. | Disadvantaged | https://gdotbiext.dot.ga.gov/ext-bi/saw.dll?Dashboard&PortalPath=/shared/External/_portal/UCP%20Directory&Page=UCP%20Directory&Action=Navigate&Syndicate=true&anon=1 | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or DBE is a for-profit small business concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one individual or at least two individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. In the case of a corporation, 51 percent of the stock must be owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. In addition, the business management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it. The complete list of eligibility requirements for DBE certification is stated in 49 CFR, Part 26 and can be viewed online at https://www.ecfr.gov/ . The following six requirements must be proved by a DBE applicant; please note that these do not cover all the requirements found in 49 CFR, Part 26. | yes | no | Primary transportation related contractors | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | City of Atlanta Supplier Diversity Management System | The City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance | The City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) serves as a liaison, linking Small, Minority, Female and Disadvantaged Businesses with City of Atlanta related business opportunities and encourages equal opportunity for all businesses and individuals in the Atlanta workplace. The program is comprised to service and administer programs on formal contracts in the Aviation, Watershed, and General Fund Departments. | African American; Asian Pacific Islander; Hispanic; Native American | https://atlantaga.gob2g.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | yes | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily attracts those types of services that coule be offered to the state like construciton, professional services, etc. | NAICS | Small business | no cost | ||
| State | Atlanta | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | City of Atlanta Supplier Diversity Management System | The City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance | The City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) serves as a liaison, linking Small, Minority, Female and Disadvantaged Businesses with City of Atlanta related business opportunities and encourages equal opportunity for all businesses and individuals in the Atlanta workplace. The program is comprised to service and administer programs on formal contracts in the Aviation, Watershed, and General Fund Departments. | African American; Asian Pacific Islander; Hispanic; Native American | https://atlantaga.gob2g.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | yes | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily attracts those types of services that coule be offered to the state like construciton, professional services, etc. | NAICS | Small business | no cost | |
| United States | MARTA Supplier Diversity Management System | Metro Atlanta Regional Transportation Authority (MARTA) | MARTA is the City of Atlanta's commuter rail system. Like other transit agencies, they are required to have a DBE program that is hosted on their website. The database includes businesses that want to do business with MARTA so not necessarily all of them are based in Atlanta. | Disadvantaged | https://marta.diversitysoftware.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Owner(s) must own 51 percent of the firm and be a member(s) of one of the following groups:Women (Regardless of race), Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, or Subcontinent Asian Americans. | no | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily attracts those types of services that coule be offered to the state like construciton, professional services, etc. | NAICS | no | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Atlanta | MARTA Supplier Diversity Management System | Metro Atlanta Regional Transportation Authority (MARTA) | MARTA is the City of Atlanta's commuter rail system. Like other transit agencies, they are required to have a DBE program that is hosted on their website. The database includes businesses that want to do business with MARTA so not necessarily all of them are based in Atlanta. | Disadvantaged | https://marta.diversitysoftware.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Owner(s) must own 51 percent of the firm and be a member(s) of one of the following groups:Women (Regardless of race), Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, or Subcontinent Asian Americans. | no | no | Covers a large variety of industries, but primarily attracts those types of services that coule be offered to the state like construciton, professional services, etc. | NAICS | no | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | District of Columbia Businesses | DC Chamber of Commerce | The District of Columbia Business Directory includes information about all of its members, with specific categories of Minority & Women Owned Businesses within the database. The database is actually a much larger databse of businesses in the District, with one of the filtering categories being Minority Owned Businesses and another being Women Owned Businesses, as well as a combined category with Minority & Women Owned Businesess. | Minority | https://members.dcchamber.org/search | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | Covers a large variety of industries. | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | District of Columbia Businesses | DC Chamber of Commerce | The District of Columbia Business Directory includes information about all of its members, with specific categories of Minority & Women Owned Businesses within the database. The database is actually a much larger databse of businesses in the District, with one of the filtering categories being Minority Owned Businesses and another being Women Owned Businesses, as well as a combined category with Minority & Women Owned Businesess. | Minority | https://members.dcchamber.org/search | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | no | Covers a large variety of industries. | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | City of Baltimore MBE/WBE Directory | City of Baltimore | Data on minority and women owned businesses in Baltimore and surrounding counties reported by the Office of Minority & Women-Owned Business Development. Lists various business characteristics | Asian-Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American | https://baltimorecity.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | MBE is a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by one or more minority group members who have at least 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. A minority is defined under Article 5, Subtitle 28 to include members of the following groups: African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American. WBE is a business owned, operated and controlled by one or more women who have 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. | yes | no | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Baltimore | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | City of Baltimore MBE/WBE Directory | City of Baltimore | Data on minority and women owned businesses in Baltimore and surrounding counties reported by the Office of Minority & Women-Owned Business Development. Lists various business characteristics | Asian-Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American | https://baltimorecity.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | MBE is a business that is owned, operated, and controlled by one or more minority group members who have at least 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. A minority is defined under Article 5, Subtitle 28 to include members of the following groups: African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Native American. WBE is a business owned, operated and controlled by one or more women who have 51% ownership, and is located in the Baltimore City Market Area. | yes | no | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Small Business & Supplier Diversity SWaM and DBE Directory | Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity | Data on firms that have been certified by the Commonwealth of Virigina as SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). SWaM designations also include Micro and Service Desabled Veteran-owned businesses. | Asian/Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; White or Caucasian | https://directory.sbsd.virginia.gov/#/executiveExport | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Micro - a certified small businesses that has no more than 25 employees AND no more than $3 million in average annual revenue over the three year period prior to certification Small - a businesses that is at least 51% independently owned and controlled by one or more individuals and has fewer than 250 employees or average annual gross receipts of less than 10 million or less averaged over the previous three years. Women - at least 51% owned by one or more women and both the management and daily businesses operations are controlled by one or more women. | yes | none | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. Includes businesses all across the NAICS code spectrum. | NAICS ; NIGP | none | no cost | |
| State | Virginia | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Small Business & Supplier Diversity SWaM and DBE Directory | Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity | Data on firms that have been certified by the Commonwealth of Virigina as SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise). SWaM designations also include Micro and Service Desabled Veteran-owned businesses. | Asian/Pacific Islander; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; Native American; White or Caucasian | https://directory.sbsd.virginia.gov/#/executiveExport | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Micro - a certified small businesses that has no more than 25 employees AND no more than $3 million in average annual revenue over the three year period prior to certification Small - a businesses that is at least 51% independently owned and controlled by one or more individuals and has fewer than 250 employees or average annual gross receipts of less than 10 million or less averaged over the previous three years. Women - at least 51% owned by one or more women and both the management and daily businesses operations are controlled by one or more women. | yes | none | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS ; NIGP | none | no cost |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | MDOT Certification Management System | Maryland Department of Transportation | Similar to other states, the Maryland Department of Transportation hosts a database ofAirport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) , Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) that are registered to do business in the State of Maryland. The database allows filtering by certification type as well as minority status. | Minority; Disadvatnaged; African American; Alaska Native; Asian American; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-continent; Hispanic American; Native American; | https://marylandmdbe.mdbecert.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% ownership must be held by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) | yes | veteran; disabled | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS | no cost | ||
| State | Maryland | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | MDOT Certification Management System | Maryland Department of Transportation | Similar to other states, the Maryland Department of Transportation hosts a database ofAirport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) , Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) that are registered to do business in the State of Maryland. The database allows filtering by certification type as well as minority status. | Minority; Disadvatnaged; African American; Alaska Native; Asian American; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-continent; Hispanic American; Native American; | https://marylandmdbe.mdbecert.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% ownership must be held by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) | yes | veteran; disabled | Construction, professional services, project management, and other government related services. | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | DC DOT DBE Certification Database | DC Department of Transportation and the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority | Data on firms registered with the DC Unified Certification Program (DCUCP) and broken into DBE, WBE, SBE, SBP, MBP. | Disadvantaged; Minority; Asian; Black; Hispanic; Native; Other; Subcontinent Asian | https://supplier.wmata.com/psp/supplier/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/WT_CL_SEP_MENU.WT_CL_VDR_DIR_CMP.GBL?Page=WT_CL_VDR_DIR_PG&Action=U | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Applicants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Applicants must be an independent business; and the 51% socially and economically disadvantaged individuals must control the day-to-day operations of the firm. Only existing for-profit "Small Business Concerns" as described by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations may be certified. Applicants must first meet all the small business size standards for the applicable NAICS Codes that best describes the services the firm provides: http://www.sba.gov/size/indextable of size.html; and the firm's average gross receipts over a three (3) year period must not exceed the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) cap of $23.8 million (Revised October 2014). The Personal Net Worth (PNW) of each socially and economically disadvantaged owner must not exceed $1.32 million (Revised October 2014), excluding the individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and the equity in his/her primary residence. | yes | Large variety of businesses | NAICS | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | DC DOT DBE Certification Database | DC Department of Transportation and the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority | Data on firms registered with the DC Unified Certification Program (DCUCP) and broken into DBE, WBE, SBE, SBP, MBP. | Disadvantaged; Minority; Asian; Black; Hispanic; Native; Other; Subcontinent Asian | https://supplier.wmata.com/psp/supplier/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/WT_CL_SEP_MENU.WT_CL_VDR_DIR_CMP.GBL?Page=WT_CL_VDR_DIR_PG&Action=U | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Applicants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Applicants must be an independent business; and the 51% socially and economically disadvantaged individuals must control the day-to-day operations of the firm. Only existing for-profit "Small Business Concerns" as described by the Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations may be certified. Applicants must first meet all the small business size standards for the applicable NAICS Codes that best describes the services the firm provides: http://www.sba.gov/size/indextable of size.html; and the firm's average gross receipts over a three (3) year period must not exceed the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) cap of $23.8 million (Revised October 2014). The Personal Net Worth (PNW) of each socially and economically disadvantaged owner must not exceed $1.32 million (Revised October 2014), excluding the individual's ownership interest in the applicant firm and the equity in his/her primary residence. | yes | Large variety of businesses | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://www.marylandbcc.org/directory/#!directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Maryland | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://www.marylandbcc.org/directory/#!directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Hispanic or Latino | http://cca.maryland-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| State | Maryland | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Hispanic or Latino | http://cca.maryland-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Northern Virgina Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://business.northernvirginiabcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Northern Virgina Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce | Black or African American | https://business.northernvirginiabcc.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black-Owned, MoCo Based Businesses List Compiled by the MoCo Show | The MoCo Show | This is a local news outlet (blog and podcast) that created a community-sourced list of Black-Owned Businesses | Black or African American | https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRSOR4rVKM7fuTg8QTnDQElIfx-qn4KQme_kexESpgPUTHiGCA3EmctnaVvBgN4i2WBgjJgiu6dTn_D/pub | More Details | Marketing | survey | individual businesses | 2020-06-30 00:00:00 | one-time | Not specified | No | none | Includes a number of industries from fitness and restaurants/food, to Salons, Barbershops, Spas and Medical. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black-Owned, MoCo Based Businesses List Compiled by the MoCo Show | The MoCo Show | This is a local news outlet (blog and podcast) that created a community-sourced list of Black-Owned Businesses | Black or African American | https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRSOR4rVKM7fuTg8QTnDQElIfx-qn4KQme_kexESpgPUTHiGCA3EmctnaVvBgN4i2WBgjJgiu6dTn_D/pub | More Details | Marketing | survey | individual businesses | 2020-07-01 00:00:00 | one-time | Not specified | No | none | Includes a number of industries from fitness and restaurants/food, to Salons, Barbershops, Spas and Medical. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the PFG Black Chamber of Commerce serving Prince George's County, Maryland. | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | survey | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | PFG Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the PFG Black Chamber of Commerce serving Prince George's County, Maryland. | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | More Details | Marketing | survey | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Black | https://www.gwbcc.org/business/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | none | A variety of industries are included. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Data on black-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Black | https://www.gwbcc.org/business/ | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | none | A variety of industries are included. | self-defined business categories | none | no cost |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on hispanic-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available; https://web.gwhcc.org/search | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | not publicly available | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Data on hispanic-owned firms that are members of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available; https://web.gwhcc.org/search | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | rolling basis | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | Membership Directory not publicly available | not publicly available |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Asian Biz Network | Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce | Data on Asian Pacific American Businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce in the Greater Washington DC Area | Asian Pacific American | http://apacc.dis2009.com/home | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | self-defined business categories | Not specificed | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Asian Biz Network | Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce | Data on Asian Pacific American Businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce in the Greater Washington DC Area | Asian Pacific American | http://apacc.dis2009.com/home | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | self-defined business categories | Not specificed | no cost | |||
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Prince George's County Supplier Development & Diversity Directory | Prince George's County Government | Database for Prince George's County Maryland that allows you to search for qualified businesses with the following certifications: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), County-Based Business (CBB), County-Based Small Business (CBSB), County-Located Business (CLB). | Not specificed | https://mypgc.diversitycompliance.com/?TN=mypgc | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | NAICS | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Prince George's County Supplier Development & Diversity Directory | Prince George's County Government | Database for Prince George's County Maryland that allows you to search for qualified businesses with the following certifications: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), County-Based Business (CBB), County-Based Small Business (CBSB), County-Located Business (CLB). | Not specificed | https://mypgc.diversitycompliance.com/?TN=mypgc | More Details | Procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | No | NAICS | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | MWMCA Member Directory | Md. Washington Minority Companies Association, LLC (MWMCA) | Database of small, minority, and large agencies in Maryland and Washington, D.C., brining them together to partner and work together towards success. MWMCA as an organization providings advocacy and support serivces for small, minority, and women-owned members. | African American; Alaska Native; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-Continent; Hispanic American; Native American | https://mwmca.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | NAICS | Nonprofit status; certification type | no cost | |||
| State | Maryland | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | MWMCA Member Directory | Md. Washington Minority Companies Association, LLC (MWMCA) | Database of small, minority, and large agencies in Maryland and Washington, D.C., brining them together to partner and work together towards success. MWMCA as an organization providings advocacy and support serivces for small, minority, and women-owned members. | African American; Alaska Native; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-Continent; Hispanic American; Native American | https://mwmca.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | NAICS | Nonprofit status; certification type | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | MWMCA Member Directory | Md. Washington Minority Companies Association, LLC (MWMCA) | Database of small, minority, and large agencies in Maryland and Washington, D.C., brining them together to partner and work together towards success. MWMCA as an organization providings advocacy and support serivces for small, minority, and women-owned members. | African American; Alaska Native; Asian American Pacific; Asian American Sub-Continent; Hispanic American; Native American | https://mwmca.org/directory | More Details | Marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Not specified | Yes | NAICS | Nonprofit status; certification type | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | DMV Black Owned Businesses | DC Shop Small | DC Shop Small is a blog that promotes small businesses in the greater Washington, D.C. area. They have a specific section for black owned businesses. It is a list with links directly to the website. It is unclear how often it is updated, if ever. | Black | https://www.dcshopsmall.com/pages/support-black-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | unknown | unknown | Not specified | no | None | Unknown | None | None | no cost | |
| Metro Area | Washington, D.C. | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | DMV Black Owned Businesses | DC Shop Small | DC Shop Small is a blog that promotes small businesses in the greater Washington, D.C. area. They have a specific section for black owned businesses. It is a list with links directly to the website. It is unclear how often it is updated, if ever. | Black | https://www.dcshopsmall.com/pages/support-black-owned-businesses | More Details | Marketing | Curated | individual businesses | unknown | unknown | Not specified | no | None | Unknown | None | None | no cost |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Support Black Owned Business Search By State | Support Black Owned | An online marketplace of black owned businesses across the United States. Search is allowed by State and Region. Businesses can self-register to advertise on the site. | Black | https://www.supportblackowned.com/search-by/states | More Details | Marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | no | none | wide variety of industries covered. | Self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Owned Biz Network Directory | Black Owned Biz Network | An online marketplace of black owned businesses across the United States. It allows search by location. | Black | https://www.blackownedbiz.com/directory/search.php | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | no | none | wide variety of industries covered. | Self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black Directory Search | Black Directory | Black Directory is an online directory of black-owned businesses that pay to advertise on the site. The directory has the ability to search by location and also has pre-set caetgories for different metropolitan areas across the U.S. | Black | https://www.blackdirectory.com/businesses-near-me | More Details | Marketing | Paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | Rolling basis | Not specified | no | none | wide variety of industries covered. | Self-defined business categories | none | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Restaurant Directory | Black People Eats | This website is showcases black-owned restaurants in different metro areas across the U.S. The lists include photos from the restaurant and links to websites. | Black | https://www.blackpeopleeats.com/food-blogging-restaurant-directory | More Details | Marketing | Unknown | individual businesses | unknown | unknown | Not specified | no | none | restauraunts | none | none | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) | California Department of Transportation | The State-level DBE database for transportation. The database can be sorted to only include Bay Area firms, but it includes firms throughout the state. They have 10 certifying partners across the state: ten CUCP Certifying Partners -Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LA Metro), San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA), San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), San Mateo County Transit District (SAMTrans), Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), City of Los Angeles, City of Fresno, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). | Asian Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American; Subcontinent Asian American; Other minority | https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | You may be eligible to participate in the DBE/ACDBE program if: •The firm is a for-profit business that performs or seeks to perform transportation related work (or a concession activity) for a recipient of Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, or Federal Aviation Administration funds. •The firm is at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) who also controls it. •The firm’s disadvantaged owners are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the U.S. •The firm meets the Small Business Administration’s size standard and does not exceed $26.29 million in gross annual receipts for DBE ($56.42 million for ACDBEs). (Other size standards apply for ACDBE that are banks/financial institutions, car rental companies, pay telephone firms, and automobile dealers.) | yes | no | Open to all industires, but typically includes those industries that do business with the city including contractors and professional services | NAICS | none | no cost | |
| State | California | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) | California Department of Transportation | The State-level DBE database for transportation. The database can be sorted to only include Bay Area firms, but it includes firms throughout the state. They have 10 certifying partners across the state: ten CUCP Certifying Partners -Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LA Metro), San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA), San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), San Mateo County Transit District (SAMTrans), Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), City of Los Angeles, City of Fresno, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). | Asian Pacific American; Black American; Caucasian; Hispanic American; Native American; Subcontinent Asian American; Other minority | https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/ | More Details | Government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | You may be eligible to participate in the DBE/ACDBE program if: •The firm is a for-profit business that performs or seeks to perform transportation related work (or a concession activity) for a recipient of Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, or Federal Aviation Administration funds. •The firm is at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) who also controls it. •The firm’s disadvantaged owners are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the U.S. •The firm meets the Small Business Administration’s size standard and does not exceed $26.29 million in gross annual receipts for DBE ($56.42 million for ACDBEs). (Other size standards apply for ACDBE that are banks/financial institutions, car rental companies, pay telephone firms, and automobile dealers.) | yes | no | Open to all industires, but typically includes those industries that do business with the city including contractors and professional services | NAICS | none | no cost |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | City of San Francisco Local Business Enterprise Database | City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Divison (CMD) | The City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Division runs this procurement database focusing on Local Business Enterprises that focuses on three different certificaiton types: Local Business Enterprise (LBE): - For businesses in San FranciscoPUC -LBE: For businesses in the SFPUC Water System Service Area -Nonprofit entity (NPE): For nonprofits in San Francisco The database also includes distinction between minority-owned, women-owned, and non-minority owned businesses | Minority | https://bart.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | LBE Requirements Include: Have a fixed location in San Francisco or the PUC Water System Service area as their primary place of business Have a current business license issued at least 6 months before certification Gross receipts fall under the threshold limit Invoices or signed contracts to show experience | yes | no | self-defined business categories | MBE Firms; Women-Owned Firms | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | City of San Francisco Local Business Enterprise Database | City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Divison (CMD) | The City of San Francisco Contract Monitoring Division runs this procurement database focusing on Local Business Enterprises that focuses on three different certificaiton types: Local Business Enterprise (LBE): - For businesses in San FranciscoPUC -LBE: For businesses in the SFPUC Water System Service Area -Nonprofit entity (NPE): For nonprofits in San Francisco The database also includes distinction between minority-owned, women-owned, and non-minority owned businesses | Minority | https://bart.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | LBE Requirements Include: Have a fixed location in San Francisco or the PUC Water System Service area as their primary place of business Have a current business license issued at least 6 months before certification Gross receipts fall under the threshold limit Invoices or signed contracts to show experience | yes | no | self-defined business categories | MBE Firms; Women-Owned Firms | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | BART Certified Vendor Directory | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Office Of Civil Rights | This directory is a part of the BART Non-Discrimination Program for Subcontracting on Non-Federally Funded Contracts is to ensure that contractors who contract with BART do not discriminate or give a preference in the award of subcontracts on the basis of race, national origin, color, ethnicity, or gender. This program applies only to BART's non-federally funded contracts. Focuses specifically on MWBEs. | Minority | https://bart.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | A Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority individuals. In the case of a corporation, such individuals must own at least 51 percent of each class of voting stock outstanding and at least 51 percent of the aggregate of all stock outstanding. In the case of a partnership, at least 51 percent of each class of partnership interest must be owned by minority individuals and must be reflected in the firm's partnership agreement. In the case of a limited liability company at least 51 percent of each member interest must be owned by minority individuals. A Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more women. In the case of a corporation, such individuals must own at least 51 percent of each class of voting stock outstanding and at least 51 percent of the aggregate of all stock outstanding. In the case of a partnership, at least 51 percent of each class of partnership interest must be owned by women and must be reflected in the firm's partnership agreement In the case of a limited liability company, at least 51 percent of each class of member interest must be owned by women. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | BART Certified Vendor Directory | Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Office Of Civil Rights | This directory is a part of the BART Non-Discrimination Program for Subcontracting on Non-Federally Funded Contracts is to ensure that contractors who contract with BART do not discriminate or give a preference in the award of subcontracts on the basis of race, national origin, color, ethnicity, or gender. This program applies only to BART's non-federally funded contracts. Focuses specifically on MWBEs. | Minority | https://bart.gob2g.com/FrontEnd/searchcertifieddirectory.asp | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | A Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority individuals. In the case of a corporation, such individuals must own at least 51 percent of each class of voting stock outstanding and at least 51 percent of the aggregate of all stock outstanding. In the case of a partnership, at least 51 percent of each class of partnership interest must be owned by minority individuals and must be reflected in the firm's partnership agreement. In the case of a limited liability company at least 51 percent of each member interest must be owned by minority individuals. A Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more women. In the case of a corporation, such individuals must own at least 51 percent of each class of voting stock outstanding and at least 51 percent of the aggregate of all stock outstanding. In the case of a partnership, at least 51 percent of each class of partnership interest must be owned by women and must be reflected in the firm's partnership agreement In the case of a limited liability company, at least 51 percent of each class of member interest must be owned by women. | yes | no | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | SF Bay Black Business Directory | SF Bay Black Business Directory | We list more than 500 businesses here, making this the most comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses in the San Francisco Bay area, including neighboring areas like Palo Alto, Vallejo and Sonoma County. Business owners listed here are in diverse industries ranging from dog grooming, cannabis products and interior design to stained glass repair, wineries and adult intimacy products. We’ve included online-only businesses, service businesses and pop-ups as well as brick-and mortar-businesses. | African american | https://sfbayblackbiz.com/ | More Details | marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Listing on the site is FREE to businesses that are at least 50% Black-owned and is a full-time venture (no side hustles). Black includes the African Diaspora, in addition to African Americans. | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | SF Bay Black Business Directory | SF Bay Black Business Directory | We list more than 500 businesses here, making this the most comprehensive directory of Black-owned businesses in the San Francisco Bay area, including neighboring areas like Palo Alto, Vallejo and Sonoma County. Business owners listed here are in diverse industries ranging from dog grooming, cannabis products and interior design to stained glass repair, wineries and adult intimacy products. We’ve included online-only businesses, service businesses and pop-ups as well as brick-and mortar-businesses. | African american | https://sfbayblackbiz.com/ | More Details | marketing | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Listing on the site is FREE to businesses that are at least 50% Black-owned and is a full-time venture (no side hustles). Black includes the African Diaspora, in addition to African Americans. | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Bay Area Organization of Black Owned Businesses (BAOBOB) | BAOBOB Directory Listing | A membership fee-based directory of black owned businesses in the San Fransisco Bay Area. | African american | http://baobobdirectory.com/businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Bay Area Organization of Black Owned Businesses (BAOBOB) | BAOBOB Directory Listing | A membership fee-based directory of black owned businesses in the San Fransisco Bay Area. | African american | http://baobobdirectory.com/businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | no | no | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | The Supplier Clearinghouse Certified Directory | California Public Utility Commission | The Supplier Clearninghouse Directory was created by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) as a result of their requirement that all investor-owned electric, gas, water and telecommunication utility companies with gross annual revenues in excess of $15 million (as well as their regulated subsidiaries and affiliates) to develop and implement programs to increase the utilization of WMBEs. The Supplier Clearinghouse Directory verifies the eligibility of women, minority, LGBT, and persons with disabilities business enterprises for certification. Those certified businesses are then entered into a database used by participating utilities and covered entities. The Disabled Veteran Certification is verified by another agency but included in this database. Includes businesses for all of California, and can be narrowed down based on location (including bay area locations). | Asian Pacific American Black American Hispanic American Native American White | https://sch.thesupplierclearinghouse.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% of the partnership interest must be unconditionally owned by minorities, women, LGBT or Persons with Disabilities individuals. | yes | Disabled Veteran; Persons with Disabilities; LGBT Business Enterprise | NAICS | no cost | |||
| State | California | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | The Supplier Clearinghouse Certified Directory | California Public Utility Commission | The Supplier Clearninghouse Directory was created by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) as a result of their requirement that all investor-owned electric, gas, water and telecommunication utility companies with gross annual revenues in excess of $15 million (as well as their regulated subsidiaries and affiliates) to develop and implement programs to increase the utilization of WMBEs. The Supplier Clearinghouse Directory verifies the eligibility of women, minority, LGBT, and persons with disabilities business enterprises for certification. Those certified businesses are then entered into a database used by participating utilities and covered entities. The Disabled Veteran Certification is verified by another agency but included in this database. Includes businesses for all of California, and can be narrowed down based on location (including bay area locations). | Asian Pacific American Black American Hispanic American Native American White | https://sch.thesupplierclearinghouse.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | 51% of the partnership interest must be unconditionally owned by minorities, women, LGBT or Persons with Disabilities individuals. | yes | Disabled Veteran; Persons with Disabilities; LGBT Business Enterprise | NAICS | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Golden Gate Business Association Business Directory | Golden Gate Business Association | The first LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, located in San Francisco. Operates similar to other Chambers of Commerce, providing members with opportunities for networking, procurement, marketing, referral-based business growth, programs that support development of business skills and expertise through workshops and similar and advocacy. They also, along with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, provide opportunities for their businesses to get certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise. | Not specified | https://ggba.com/business-directory/#!directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Golden Gate Business Association Business Directory | Golden Gate Business Association | The first LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, located in San Francisco. Operates similar to other Chambers of Commerce, providing members with opportunities for networking, procurement, marketing, referral-based business growth, programs that support development of business skills and expertise through workshops and similar and advocacy. They also, along with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, provide opportunities for their businesses to get certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise. | Not specified | https://ggba.com/business-directory/#!directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | LGBTQ+ owned | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | City of Oakland Local and Small Business Enterprise Directory | City of Oakland | Database of businesses in Oakland, CA that meet their qualifications for Local Business Enterprise (LBE), or Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) or Very Small Local Business Enterprise (VSLBE). Though the database is not specifically for minority-owned businesses, businesses in the database self-select their ethnicity and the database has a feature that allows search by ethnicity and gender. | African American/Black, non-Hispanic; Asian, non-Hispanic; Hispanic; Middle Eastern, non-Hispanic; Multiracial; Native American and Alaska Native, non-Hispanic; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic; Some Other Race, non-Hispanic; South Asian, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic | https://oaklandca.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | small business; very small business; local business; nonprofit business | NAICS | Multi-ethnic members; multi-ethnic owners | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | City of Oakland Local and Small Business Enterprise Directory | City of Oakland | Database of businesses in Oakland, CA that meet their qualifications for Local Business Enterprise (LBE), or Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) or Very Small Local Business Enterprise (VSLBE). Though the database is not specifically for minority-owned businesses, businesses in the database self-select their ethnicity and the database has a feature that allows search by ethnicity and gender. | African American/Black, non-Hispanic; Asian, non-Hispanic; Hispanic; Middle Eastern, non-Hispanic; Multiracial; Native American and Alaska Native, non-Hispanic; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic; Some Other Race, non-Hispanic; South Asian, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic | https://oaklandca.diversitycompliance.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Yes | NAICS | Multi-ethnic members; multi-ethnic owners | no cost | ||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | City of Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | City of Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce | A membership-based chamber of commerce that hosts a small membership directory. The website says that they are building a more comprehensive directory and for now all that is available is new or recently renewed members as well as their restaurant members. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.oaklandlatinochamber.com/current-members/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | City of Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | City of Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce | A membership-based chamber of commerce that hosts a small membership directory. The website says that they are building a more comprehensive directory and for now all that is available is new or recently renewed members as well as their restaurant members. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.oaklandlatinochamber.com/current-members/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |||
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce | Established in 2003, the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce's mission is to advance economic opportunity and strengthen Oakland’s Black business community. They provide a number of services for their business associates and members including access to workshops, business development opportunities and advocacy. Members may also take advantage of business advising, notary and certificate of origin services. Their website has a membership directory that outlines businesses by self-defined business categories. | African American | https://members.oaacc.org/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory | Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce | Established in 2003, the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce's mission is to advance economic opportunity and strengthen Oakland’s Black business community. They provide a number of services for their business associates and members including access to workshops, business development opportunities and advocacy. Members may also take advantage of business advising, notary and certificate of origin services. Their website has a membership directory that outlines businesses by self-defined business categories. | African American | https://members.oaacc.org/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | No | No | No | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Directory of MBE and SBE Certified Firms | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) | The VTA adopted the Business Diversity Program to increase participation of minority, women, disabled veterans and LGBT businesses in locally funded contracts and subcontracts and to ensure that these businesses are afforded an equitable opportunity to compete in public contracting. They are similarly plugged in to the CUCP Directory for DBE certified firms. However, this specific database is separate and focused on MBE and SBE firms. | Not specificed | https://vta.sbdbe.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Minority –Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 1. A business entity that is operated and controlled by a minority. A minority person shall mean Black American; Hispanic American; Asian Pacific American, Native American or Alaskan Native; Subcontinent Asian American. 2. The terms “operated and controlled” shall mean that the managerial and official staff of this entity shall be comprised of minority persons, sufficient in ratio and gross earnings to demonstrate that the business transactions are, in fact, controlled by minority persons; and that the primary power, direct or indirect, to influence the management of this entity shall rest with minority persons collectively own, operate, control and share in earnings of 51% or more of such an enterprise. Women –Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 1. A business entity that is operated and controlled by a woman regardless of race or ethnicity. 2. The terms “operated and controlled” shall mean that the managerial and official staff of this entity shall be comprised of women, sufficient in ratio and gross earnings to demonstrate that the business transactions are, in fact, controlled by women; and that the primary power, direct or indirect, to influence the management of this entity shall rest with women collectively own, operate, control and share in earnings of 51% or more of such an enterprise. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | NAICS | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Directory of MBE and SBE Certified Firms | Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) | The VTA adopted the Business Diversity Program to increase participation of minority, women, disabled veterans and LGBT businesses in locally funded contracts and subcontracts and to ensure that these businesses are afforded an equitable opportunity to compete in public contracting. They are similarly plugged in to the CUCP Directory for DBE certified firms. However, this specific database is separate and focused on MBE and SBE firms. | Not specificed | https://vta.sbdbe.com/ | More Details | government procurement | voluntary application or self-registration | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | Minority –Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 1. A business entity that is operated and controlled by a minority. A minority person shall mean Black American; Hispanic American; Asian Pacific American, Native American or Alaskan Native; Subcontinent Asian American. 2. The terms “operated and controlled” shall mean that the managerial and official staff of this entity shall be comprised of minority persons, sufficient in ratio and gross earnings to demonstrate that the business transactions are, in fact, controlled by minority persons; and that the primary power, direct or indirect, to influence the management of this entity shall rest with minority persons collectively own, operate, control and share in earnings of 51% or more of such an enterprise. Women –Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 1. A business entity that is operated and controlled by a woman regardless of race or ethnicity. 2. The terms “operated and controlled” shall mean that the managerial and official staff of this entity shall be comprised of women, sufficient in ratio and gross earnings to demonstrate that the business transactions are, in fact, controlled by women; and that the primary power, direct or indirect, to influence the management of this entity shall rest with women collectively own, operate, control and share in earnings of 51% or more of such an enterprise. | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | NAICS | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Little Saigon Business Directory | Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commcerce | The Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce represents close to one hundred small businesses in the City of Oakland. We provide resources and assistance to members regarding business startup, development, and expansion. The directory hosted on their websites includes businesses in Little Saigon, located in the Eastlake Neighborhood in Oakland. | Not specificed | https://www.oaklandvnchamber.com/directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Little Saigon Business Directory | Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commcerce | The Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce represents close to one hundred small businesses in the City of Oakland. We provide resources and assistance to members regarding business startup, development, and expansion. The directory hosted on their websites includes businesses in Little Saigon, located in the Eastlake Neighborhood in Oakland. | Not specificed | https://www.oaklandvnchamber.com/directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory | San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory is a member directory of hispanic businesses in the greater Bay Area, which it defines as Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and Sonoma County. In addition to the member directory, the Chamber also works with its members to promote valuable business opportunities with an emphasis on promoting education, cultural awareness and access to resources across the 9 counties listed. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.sfbayhcc.com/directory/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory | San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Directory is a member directory of hispanic businesses in the greater Bay Area, which it defines as Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and Sonoma County. In addition to the member directory, the Chamber also works with its members to promote valuable business opportunities with an emphasis on promoting education, cultural awareness and access to resources across the 9 counties listed. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.sfbayhcc.com/directory/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The Solano Hispanic Chamber of commerce member directory serves Solano County specifically, providing a list of all members in the area, providing resources and advocating for the County's hispanic businesses. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.solanohcc.com/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | The Solano Hispanic Chamber of commerce member directory serves Solano County specifically, providing a list of all members in the area, providing resources and advocating for the County's hispanic businesses. | Hispanic or Latino | https://www.solanohcc.com/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County Business Directory | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County | The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County promotes and supports businesses in Sonoma County through their membership program that includes small businesses, large industries, nonprofit organzations, area merchants, and individuals who promote Hispanic business in Sonoma County. The Chamber organized many different events, activities and programs. | Not specificed | https://cca.sonomahispanicchamber.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County Business Directory | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County | The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County promotes and supports businesses in Sonoma County through their membership program that includes small businesses, large industries, nonprofit organzations, area merchants, and individuals who promote Hispanic business in Sonoma County. The Chamber organized many different events, activities and programs. | Not specificed | https://cca.sonomahispanicchamber.org/businesssearch.aspx | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California Business Directory | Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California | This chamber of commerce supports businesses owned by Hawaiian living in Northern California as well as non-Hawaiian owned businesses interested in doing business with Hawaii as well as businesses in Hawaii with an interest in the Bay area. The organization hosts business mixers and community events, galas, and provides scholarships to local Hawaiian students. | not specified | https://hccnc.org/membership/business-directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California Business Directory | Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce of Northern California | This chamber of commerce supports businesses owned by Hawaiian living in Northern California as well as non-Hawaiian owned businesses interested in doing business with Hawaii as well as businesses in Hawaii with an interest in the Bay area. The organization hosts business mixers and community events, galas, and provides scholarships to local Hawaiian students. | not specified | https://hccnc.org/membership/business-directory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Support the Bay's Latinx-Owned Businesses | Do The Bay | This is a local news outlet that focuses on local events, restaurants, and other attractions. They have a list of Latinx restaurants that they published with a list of different latinx owned businesses across the Bay Area. | not specified | https://dothebay.com/p/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-shops-bay-area-sf-near-me | More Details | marketing | curated | individual businesses | unclear | unclear | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Support the Bay's Latinx-Owned Businesses | Do The Bay | This is a local news outlet that focuses on local events, restaurants, and other attractions. They have a list of Latinx restaurants that they published with a list of different latinx owned businesses across the Bay Area. | not specified | https://dothebay.com/p/latinx-owned-businesses-restaurants-shops-bay-area-sf-near-me | More Details | marketing | curated | individual businesses | unclear | unclear | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black-owned Restaurants in the Bay Area | @bestfoodinoakland instagram account | This is a google sheet of local black owned restaurants that was created during the pandemic and last updated in 2021. It was a part of the movement to support local black businesses and evolved from postings on Instagram into a google sheet that anyone can access via the link. There are over 300 business listed. | not specified | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mTthE5lwqVnTCIm3iQtQXLyxwK-pc17cuCp--BhAYX8/edit#gid=0 | More Details | marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2021-02-01 00:00:00 | one time | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Black-owned Restaurants in the Bay Area | @bestfoodinoakland instagram account | This is a google sheet of local black owned restaurants that was created during the pandemic and last updated in 2021. It was a part of the movement to support local black businesses and evolved from postings on Instagram into a google sheet that anyone can access via the link. There are over 300 business listed. | not specified | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mTthE5lwqVnTCIm3iQtQXLyxwK-pc17cuCp--BhAYX8/edit#gid=0 | More Details | marketing | curated | individual businesses | 2021-02-01 00:00:00 | one time | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | San Francisco Black-owned Businesses (without storefronts) | San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development | This list was created by the San Fransico Office of Economic and Workforce Development in July of 2021. It includes businesses without tranditional storefronts owned by black business owners. It is no longer hosted on their webiste or maintained, but the link to the list still works. | Black | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQZO0owRzfIGcFN4uPgRAMnOJWxcXIWYo1fSyFm3bEi5o6seVuCKUS2fJoC8Lt2R5lj7yQPwDtK8i9W/pubhtml?gid=152248833&single=true | More Details | marketing | unknown | individual businesses | 2021-06-30 00:00:00 | one time | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Public tax, licensing, contracting, and administrative records | San Francisco Black-owned Businesses (without storefronts) | San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development | This list was created by the San Fransico Office of Economic and Workforce Development in July of 2021. It includes businesses without tranditional storefronts owned by black business owners. It is no longer hosted on their webiste or maintained, but the link to the list still works. | Black | https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQZO0owRzfIGcFN4uPgRAMnOJWxcXIWYo1fSyFm3bEi5o6seVuCKUS2fJoC8Lt2R5lj7yQPwDtK8i9W/pubhtml?gid=152248833&single=true | More Details | marketing | unknown | individual businesses | 2021-07-01 00:00:00 | one time | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce | Representing and promoting African American business owners in San Francisco, SFAACC provides business networking and partnerships, business referrals, entrepreneur education and training, and political advocacy for its members. SFAACC hosts two databases on their website, one that focuses on DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses and one that a Yelp Directory for restaurants. The Yelp Directory can be found in a separate entry. | African American | https://www.sfaacc.org/list-of-sf-black-owned-businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | not specified | not specified | SIC Codes | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce | Representing and promoting African American business owners in San Francisco, SFAACC provides business networking and partnerships, business referrals, entrepreneur education and training, and political advocacy for its members. SFAACC hosts two databases on their website, one that focuses on DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses and one that a Yelp Directory for restaurants. The Yelp Directory can be found in a separate entry. | African American | https://www.sfaacc.org/list-of-sf-black-owned-businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | yes | not specified | not specified | SIC Codes | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce YELP List of Black Businesses | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce | Representing and promoting African American business owners in San Francisco, SFAACC provides business networking and partnerships, business referrals, entrepreneur education and training, and political advocacy for its members. SFAACC hosts two databases on their website, one that focuses on DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses and one that a Yelp Directory for restaurants. The DBE Certified Directory can be found in another entry. | African American | https://www.sfaacc.org/list-of-sf-black-owned-businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce YELP List of Black Businesses | San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce | Representing and promoting African American business owners in San Francisco, SFAACC provides business networking and partnerships, business referrals, entrepreneur education and training, and political advocacy for its members. SFAACC hosts two databases on their website, one that focuses on DBE Certified Black Owned Businesses and one that a Yelp Directory for restaurants. The DBE Certified Directory can be found in another entry. | African American | https://www.sfaacc.org/list-of-sf-black-owned-businesses | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Member Directory: Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | This Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce aims to promote, support, and encourage the advancement and development of Hispanic and Minority owned businesses. They offer a variety of networking events as well as support on different business milestones, local goverment advocacy, and educational development programs. The membership directory is organized by their own self-defined categories and includes a map option as well. | Hispanic or Latino | https://business.napacountyhcc.com/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Member Directory: Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | This Napa County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce aims to promote, support, and encourage the advancement and development of Hispanic and Minority owned businesses. They offer a variety of networking events as well as support on different business milestones, local goverment advocacy, and educational development programs. The membership directory is organized by their own self-defined categories and includes a map option as well. | Hispanic or Latino | https://business.napacountyhcc.com/list/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | self-defined business categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce | This membership directory from the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of commerce includes 34 members of the Chamber along with the website contact info. The Chamber provides promotion and support of black and minority business engagement, partnership, and commerce across all industries. They offer various programs, promotion, as well as business coaching and support for members. | Black | https://blackchamber.com/theDirectory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce Member Directory | Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce | This membership directory from the Silicon Valley Black Chamber of commerce includes 34 members of the Chamber along with the website contact info. The Chamber provides promotion and support of black and minority business engagement, partnership, and commerce across all industries. They offer various programs, promotion, as well as business coaching and support for members. | Black | https://blackchamber.com/theDirectory | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
| United States | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley Member Directory | U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley | The US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley is an independent, membership based, volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization that has been committed to helping businesses from US & China connect and succeed. They lead events in the community and foster connections to help businesses thrive. | Chinese | https://uscccsv.org/search/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | ||
| Metro Area | San Francisco Bay Area | Nonprofit or chamber of commerce lists | U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley Member Directory | U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley | The US-China Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley is an independent, membership based, volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization that has been committed to helping businesses from US & China connect and succeed. They lead events in the community and foster connections to help businesses thrive. | Chinese | https://uscccsv.org/search/ | More Details | marketing | paid membership | individual businesses | Current use only; no historic data | rolling basis | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified | no categories | no cost | |
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