ISD Resources
DIVERSE CERTIFICATION AGENCIES
Supplier diversity certification occurs through a third-party certification agency - usually an organization that promotes the development of minority-, women-, disabled veteran-, veteran-, and/or LGBT-owned businesses. The process involves multiple steps to completion, which may include: documentation, screening, interviews, and possibly on-site visits to confirm that the business is indeed diverse. Based upon the certifying agency, the application process may take several weeks or months before it is approved.
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Certification Entity or Agency |
Diverse Certification Category |
Type of Certification |
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California Department of General Services - Certification Program |
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification |
State |
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California Public Utilities Commissioner – Supplier Clearinghouse |
WBE, MBE & LGBTBE |
State |
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) |
Independent |
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Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) |
Independent |
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Women Business Enterprise (WBE) |
Independent |
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United States Small Business Administration |
Federal |
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United States Department of Veterans Affairs – Vets First Verification Program |
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) |
Federal |
