Woman Owned Small Business Certification
MCSC and the Women's Business Center offer small businesses expert advice to obtain and benefit from Women Owned Small Business Certification.
Woman-Owned Small Business Certification
Mission Community Services Corporation is dedicated to providing you and your business with the resources it needs to succeed. MCSC wants to assist you in gaining your Woman-Owned Small Business Certification.
Program Description:
The Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program authorizes contracting officers to set aside certain federal contracts for eligible female-owned businesses and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs).
How to benefit:
The U.S. Federal Government purchases hundreds of billions of dollars in goods and services every year. To take advantage of the WOSB and EDWOSB set asides, certain criteria must be met to attain certification.
Woman-Owned Small Business Certification Criteria:
To meet small business size standard for primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and contract
At least 51% unconditionally and directly owned by women who are U.S. citizens
The woman must manage the day-to-day operations
The woman must make the long-term decisions for the business
A woman must hold highest officer position
The woman must work at the business full-time during normal working hours
There is NO minimum amount of time the business has been operational.
Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business Criteria:
Must meet all requirements of WOSB plus:
Owner has personal net worth less than $750,000 (some exclusions including primary residence)
Adjusted gross yearly income averaged three years before certification is less than $350,000
Fair market value of all assets including business less than $6 million
Types of Certification
Self-Certification - Visit certify.sba.gov
Or use one of four organizations which are SBA recognized:
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Call MCSC Program Director at 805-595-1357. MCSC is an equal opportunity provider. MCSC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.