Arkansas Certifications

Obtaining the right business certifications for your enterprise is crucial to gaining access to both government and corporate contracts. Certifications provide your business with a nationally recognized and highly respected status that makes your company stand out against marketplace competition for lucrative contracts. This allows you to compete more successfully for federal, state, local government and commercial contracts.

Arkansas accepts/recognizes the following certifications:

Arkansas also has their own state certification called the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification which is administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission which serves as advocates for these certified businesses to enhance economic development. This will allow your business to have more visibility to Arkansas companies and opportunities with the State of Arkansas.

Getting a certification opens the door to targeted government and private contracting opportunities. For more resources, contact the Arkansas Minority and Women-Owned Business Resources.

Here are the basic qualifications for most of the certifications:

The business must be at least 51% managed and controlled by either a women, minority, or disadvantaged owner who:
- Works exclusively for the firm seeking certification
- Has superior level of experience in the industry
- Holds the highest title as specified in the operating agreement/bylaws
US Citizen (or for some certifications – a Green Card holder (legal permanent resident)
Must be a for-profit business

If you are an established business ready to take your business to the next level, BizCentral USA can help you get certified. Since 2004, BizCentral USA has helped thousands of businesses get certified and gain more connections. Working with an experienced expert means doing it right the first time, which means FASTER approval so you can start applying for contracts sooner.

Not an established business? No problem. We have a Pre-Certification Program that can help prepare you to become certified.

Arkansas Certifications

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