At ByBlack, we recognize that people and our businesses are diverse and can identify under multiple identity-based groups. We want your business to get certified across all minority certifications that you qualify for!
ByBlack is proud to partner with leading & nationally accepted supplier diversity certification agencies to create reciprocal programming that helps to drive equity, contract eligibility and access to capital for your business.
At ByBlack, we follow the best practices and require the same fundamental documentation as other leading minority certification agencies. This means that your business can apply with ease and confidence.
Here’s an overview of how our requirements compare to those of other certifying partners:
ByBlack | NMSDC | WBENC | USPAACC | NGLCC | |
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51% majority owned, operated & controlled | |||||
Business in Operation for at-least 1 year | |||||
Formed/HQ in United States | |||||
Specific Based on Legal Business Structure | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Articles of Incorporation/Organization | |||||
Business License/Certificate of Good Standing & Formation | |||||
Tax Return and/or Financial Statements | |||||
Operating Agreement | |||||
Site Visit | Virtual Automated | Scheduled | Scheduled | Scheduled | Scheduled |
Proof of Identification (Driver’s License, Passport, Greencard) | |||||
Owner Resume/Capacity Statement | |||||
Proof of Ethnicity/Race/Orientation | |||||
Business Plan/Minutes/Misc. Supportive Docs |
“This evolution is a win for both organizations, as we work together to reimagine business certification of Black-owned businesses to ensure they are equipped for procurement opportunities.”
Ron Busby Sr.
President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers Inc.