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Rhode Island MBE/WBE Certification

Rhode Island certifies eligible women-owned businesses as WBEs for state procurement and supplier diversity opportunities.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are small businesses primarily owned, controlled, and managed by one or more qualifying women that meet Rhode Island certification criteria and documentation requirements.

Requirements

  • Be a business owned, controlled, and managed by one or more women under Rhode Island WBE rules.
  • Provide required ownership, control, management, business formation, tax, and financial documentation.
  • Submit the certification application through the Rhode Island secure portal or current DEDI process.