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[DBE certification](/guides/dbe/) in Washington: Requirements, Process, and Benefits

DBE certification in Washington is issued by the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE), the state's Unified Certification Program administrator. …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 7 min

[MBE certification](/guides/mbe/) in Washington: Requirements, Process, and Benefits

Washington state certifies Minority Business Enterprises through the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE), not a separate NMSDC affiliate. The …

· Mario Bailey

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