All Certifications

Certifications

Definition

Certifying Agency

DBB

Detroit Based Business

A business that operates primarily within Detroit city limits, with the majority of employees and operations based in the city, qualifying for local business incentives.

DBMB

Detroit Based Micro Business

Certification for small businesses operating in Detroit with limited employees or revenue, typically under a specific threshold, allowing them to access local business incentives.

DHB

Detroit Headquartered Business

A business that has its main office or headquarters in Detroit, often qualifying for local incentives or preferences in city-based contracts.

DRB

Detroit Resident Based Business

A business where the owner is a Detroit resident and meets certain criteria, often aimed at encouraging local entrepreneurship and economic development within the city.

DSB

Detroit Small Business

A certification for businesses in Detroit that meet size and revenue criteria to be classified as a small business, allowing access to local resources and contracting opportunities.

DSU

Detroit Start Up

Certification for newly established businesses in Detroit, typically within their first few years of operation, aimed at promoting and supporting local entrepreneurship.

ELBE

Emerging Local Business Enterprise

A certification for small businesses that are emerging in their industries and are local to the certifying state or city, providing them with support and opportunities to grow and compete.

LBE

Local Business Enterprise

A designation given to a business that operates within a specific local area, often receiving support and preferences in local government contracting to boost the local economy.

LME

Local Manufacturing Business Enterprise

A manufacturing business that operates locally, often receiving support to enhance local production and economic development.

LPE

Local Producer Enterprise

A business that produces goods locally, supporting the local economy and reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation.

LRB

Longtime Resident Business

A business that has been established and operating in a community for an extended period, contributing to local stability and economic growth.

LSB

Local Small Business

A small business that operates within a specific local area, often receiving preferences in local government contracting to support economic development.

MSD-SBE

Metropolitan Sewer District Small Business Enterprise

Certification for small businesses that meet size standards set by the Metropolitan Sewer District, typically focused on businesses involved in sewer and water-related projects.

NLBE

Nonprofit Local Business Enterprise

This certification is for businesses who are nonprofit, local businesses.

PLBE

Public Utilities Commission Local Business Enterprise

The PLBE or PUC-LBE is a local business certification for businesses located outside of San Francisco in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water System Service Area.

ROB

Resident Owned Business

A business that is owned by residents of a specific area, supporting local economic development and community stability.

SLBE

Small Local Business Enterprise

A small business that operates within a specific local area, often receiving preferences in local government contracting to support economic development.