Chicago's Minority and Women-Owned Business (M/WBE) Certification Program demonstrates the City's continued commitment to the success of minority-and women-owned businesses by offering certification opportunities to MBE and WBE firms.

The Department of Procurement Services Certification and Compliance division certifies minority-and women-owned businesses  that:

• have at least 51 percent ownership by a minority or woman
• have at least 51 percent of their business controlled by a one or more minority groups or women

The City of Chicago certification is also accepted by other government agencies and some private agencies.

Approved certifications are valid for 5 years.

If you have questions regarding the certification process, please contact our Certification and Compliance Division at:

Department of Procurement Services

Certification and Compliance Division

121 North LaSalle Street   Room 806

Chicago, IL 60602

312.744.4900