Terms & Definitions

Certified Minority-owned business enterprise (MBE)

A Certified Minority Business Enterprise means a person or entity granted certification by the City of Chicago or the County of Cook.

Certified Women-owned business enterprise (WBE)

A Certified Women's Business Enterprise means a person or entity granted certification by the City of Chicago or County of Cook.

Certification

Certification means written evidence of approval of the status of a local firm as a MBE or WBE issued by the one of the following agencies:

  • City of Chicago
  • County of Cook
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