Certifying & Resource Organizations
We collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to diverse supplier development, help us build inclusive procurement practices and provide various business development resources to diverse suppliers.
The organizations and agencies listed below provide third-party certification and other business assistance and development resources (this list is not exhaustive):
National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC)
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC NY, DMV)
Regional partner organization of WBENC serving Maryland, D.C. and Virginia
Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC)
Regional partner organization of WBENC serving the Carolinas
National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Commonwealth of Virginia certifying agency
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State of Maryland certifying agency
NC HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses)
State of North Carolina certifying agency