Frequently Asked Questions
Download the SBE Certification Application

Your firm may be eligible for SBE Certification.  The City of Charlotte verifies that a company is owned, controlled and managed by U.S. citizens or permanent residents who meet all SBE certification criteria.   Learn how to become certified.

Basic criteria for SBE certification include:

- Business location within the Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which consists of Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cabarrus, Union, and Anson counties in NC;  and York, SC

- Minimum of three months in business;

- Owner's Personal net worth limitation;  and

- Eligible owners must own at least 51% of the interest in the business. 

In addition, the company must provide a product or service that the City utilizes. 

You may obtain your SBE Certification Application by clicking on the link above or by calling our main number, 704-336-2473.

Benefits of SBE Certification

• Increased notification of contracting opportunities
• Orientation on how to do business with the City
• Network opportunities
• Company name added to citywide vendor list
• Business and technical assistance

Call and talk with a Certification Specialist for more information!

Vendors A-G;  V-Z; and #'s: Eugenia Rodriguez at 704-353-0486

Vendors H-U: Giovy Buyers at 704-432-3304