TN
Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (GoDBE)
About This Program
Tennessee GoDBE certifies small, minority, women, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses for state contracting.
Certifications Offered
- Minority-Owned Business
- Woman-Owned Business
- Small Business
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
Eligibility Requirements
- At least 51% owned by qualifying individuals
- Tennessee-based or doing significant Tennessee business
- Control and manage operations
- Meet size standards
How to Apply
1. Create account in GoDBE system 2. Complete certification application 3. Submit required documentation 4. Review and certification
National Certifications Recognized
May accept NMSDC, WBENC certifications
If you hold these certifications, Tennessee may accept them in lieu of or to expedite state certification.