NCIEDI supports minority business certifications and diversity supplier goals of public and private sector entities...

We offer the following certification services for American Indian business owners:

• American Indian Business Verification 
• DBE, SBE, M/WBE, HUB, 8(a) and HUB Zone certification referrals and resources
• Technical assistance and application reviews
• Market analysis to help match certifications with client business goals
• Client exposure and networking

NCIEDI works closely with the following councils and agencies to support and facilitate the advancement of American Indian businesses throughout North Carolina:

• CMSDC - Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council
  Regional partner of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and MBE certifying body of the Carolinas. 
  
  
• NCCN - NC MWBE Coordinators' Network
  Support network for those working in the Minority Women Business and Supplier Diversity arena. 
  
  
• NC DOT - NC Department of Transportation
  Responsible for Federal DBE certifications in North Carolina. 
  
  
• NC HUB - NC Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses
  Part of the NC Department of Administration and responsible for state HUB certifications.
  
  
• UMCNC - United Minority Contractors of NC
  State chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC); membership-based organization.
  
  
• US SBA - US Small Business Administration
  Offers resources for small businesses, including 8(a) certifications, HUBZone status, and Veteran business opportunities.  

 

Other Resource Agencies:

• Good Work Inc.
  
  
• NC Community Development Initiative
  
  
• NC Institute for Minority Economic Development
  
  
• NC Military Business Center
  
  
• NC Rural Center
  
  
• Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
  
  
• Self-Help Credit Union
  
  
• Women's Business Center of NC