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CBE Business Center
Introduction and Overview

The online Certified Business Enterprises (CBE) Business Center allows companies who wish to fulfill contract opportunities with the District government as CBEs to perform the following functions without having to register or log in:

  • Learn Details about CBE Business Certification
  • Add Citywide CBE Opportunities
  • Check a Business Enterprise Zone
  • Search the CBE Company Directory
  • Search CBE Opportunities 
  • Apply for Vending Certification*
  • See Sample CBE Applications (Certification application*, Recertification application*, Upgrade application*)
  • Attend Mandatory Pre-Certification Workshop Before Submitting Your CBE Application 
  • Learn about Joint Venture Certification*
     
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    Companies must register with the CBE Business Center to receive a username and password, then log in to access these special features:

  • Certify a business as an CBE
  • Add CBE subcontracting opportunities
  • Recertify a business as an CBE
  • Modify company and contact information
  • Upgrade CBE certification
  • Verify payments from prime contractors
  • Complete and submit application
  • View and record payments to CBE subcontractors
  • View application status
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    To access these special features and register your business with the CBE Business Center, select the Register button below. 
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    If you are a returning user, select Log In and enter your username and password.
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