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Become a Certified Black-Owned Business

Take your business to the next level for free with the tools and resources that matter.

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About ByBlack Certification

Our certification helps businesses grow & differentiate themselves. ByBlack is the first certification exclusively for Black-owned businesses that creates credibility when seeking contracting opportunities with corporations & government agencies.
60%of consumers already prioritize buying from Black-owned businesses
Some other practical benefits:
  1. Acts as a marker of quality & credibility
  2. Increases access to set-aside contracting opportunities
  3. Improves marketability when pursuing contracting agreements and mentor-protégé programs
  4. Creates eligibility for financial assistance in the form of low interest loans, grants and fiduciary benefits
At ByBlack, we’re committed to connecting Black businesses to community, capital and consumers. Our certification is the first step.

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Certifications like ours help businesses qualify for contracting opportunities and capital. They establish credibility in marketing, increase access to set-aside solicitations, and unlock subcontracting relationships on large projects.
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Setting A New Standard For What It Means To Be Black In Business

We’ve designed a certification program that is easy to navigate and only asks the important questions. Complete your application in less than 30 minutes, today.
  • To qualify, your business must be a minimum of 51% owned and operated by a Black person(s).
  • You’ll need to provide proof of your ownership, control of the business & identity.
  • Our Review Board will review all applications thoroughly to deem you credible.
  • Once approved, you’ll receive exclusive access to resources, information, and opportunities dedicated to certified businesses.

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How Does ByBlack Work With Other Certification Agencies To Grow The Pool Of Diverse Suppliers?

We want businesses to get certified for as many minority certifications for which they qualify! ByBlack offers reciprocal programming with key partners that helps to drive equity & access to capital for all minority-owned businesses through supplier diversity certifications with other leading third-party agencies.
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This certification has allowed me to qualify for contracts and opportunities with corporations and academic institutions. Earning [it] has increased my company revenue by approx. 44% ... I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the ByBlack Community.

Chi Chi Okezie

Owner of SIMPLEnetworking, LLC

Our Supporters

Special thanks to our corporate supporters who are committed to diversifying their supply chains, increasing spend with Black-owned businesses, and are leveraging ByBlack as a tool for sourcing and acquisition.
U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
American Express
Lowe’s
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