Charleston’s Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise office (MWBE) strives to increase participation of minority and women-owned business enterprises in the full array of contracting opportunities available in the City of Charleston.
Assistance Provided
The MWBE office assists potential entrepreneurs and existing small business owners through:
- Aiding existing business owners in the capacity of business growth and expansion
- Assisting potential entrepreneurs to identify and evaluate resources related to the start-up of his or her business
- Assisting with the MWBE certification process to enhance contracting opportunities.
- Providing access to potential economic and financial opportunities through the use of business databases
- Providing guidance and counsel to assist businesses become more efficient by improving management skills and operational effectiveness
- Providing information on local skills-based training opportunities to interested business owners
The office maintains a current listing of MBE/WBE vendors for referral and distribution.