Certified Business Enterprise
The formal designation of an individual or business entity issued by a public sector authority, professional association, or business that promotes full participation of the community.
A Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) is a designation given to businesses that meet specific criteria, such as being minority-owned or small businesses. Certification can provide advantages in bidding for public contracts and accessing financial incentives, promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry.
Used in a sentence
As a certified business enterprise, we qualify for certain contracts and incentives.
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CBE
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