Classification of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE):
An MBE/WBE/PDBE/VOSB is a business enterprise that meets one of the below requirements:
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) – A business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minorities. A person who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and is African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, as well as other groups found to be disadvantaged pursuant to Section 8 (a) of the Small Business Act. Business Enterprise (MBE)
Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) – Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) - A business that is at least 51 percent owned by a woman or women who are United States Citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Persons with Disabilities-Owned Business Enterprise (PDBE) – Persons with Disabilities-Owned Business Enterprise (PDBE) - A business that is at least 51 percent owned by a person or group of persons with a disability, as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, or as defined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor’s Office, Management Directive 205.25 Amended.
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) – A business that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more veterans who are United States Citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.