Thank you for your interest in registering for certification as a Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (MWBE) with the City of Asheville. The City has an Asheville Business Inclusion (ABI) Contracting Policy that directs us to make sure more MWBEs have the chance to participate as providers of goods and services to the City. As a certified MWBE, you will have the chance to help your business grow through working with the City.
Please review the application and required documentation carefully. You will need to register as a vendor before completing the MWBE Certification application. Please note that non-profits cannot be certified as MWBE’s.
- Complete your City of Asheville vendor registration. More information for vendor registration can be found on the Vendor Self-Service page.
- Once you are a registered vendor, you can complete the MWBE Certification Application form.
- If you are already certified through North Carolina’s Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) office, please complete the MWBE Certification Application – HUB-Certified form.
Tips:
- Make sure to have your driver’s license or state-issued identification card, and any applicable licenses or permits, ready to upload in the certification form (you’ll find more details about each in the forms).
- Be prepared to complete the certification form in one sitting; it does not offer a save-and-return option.
- Be prepared to block between 15 minutes to an hour to complete the form. The amount of time you need will depend on the specifics of your business. Please note that the certification process may take longer if there are discrepancies or incorrect information.
- Please contact abi@ashevillenc.gov if you need help completing the form or have any questions.
You can read the City of Asheville Business Inclusion Contracting Policy here.
Contact Information
Asheville Business Inclusion Office