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Minority-Owned Business (MBE) A business in which at least 51% is owned, controlled, and managed daily by an individual from one or more of the following races/ethnic groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, Indian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans.
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Women-Owned Business (WBE) A business in which at least 51% of the company is owned, controlled, and managed daily by a woman.
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LGBT-Owned Business Enterprise (LGBT) A business in which at least 51% of the company is owned, controlled, and managed daily by an individual who is lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transgender.
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Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) A business in which at least 51% of the company is owned, controlled, and managed daily by an individual with a disability.
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Veteran-Owned/ Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (VOB) A business in which at least 51% of the company is owned, controlled, and managed daily by a veteran or a veteran with a disability.
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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) An organization affiliated with the National Industries for the Blind, the severely handicapped, or any other organization recognized as serving or representing those who are physically or developmentally disabled, for example, Sheltered Workshop.