Provided by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development In compliance with U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations Louisiana has developed a program for certifying small socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. The purpose of certification is to ensure small businesses independently owned and controlled in both substance and form by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged persons are provided an opportunity to participate in public projects.
Provided by the Women's Business Enterprise Council South An independent business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens; and whose management and daily operation is controlled by one or more of the women owners.
Provided by Louisiana Economic Development Louisiana operates several programs which require certification, including Small Entrepreneurships (SE), Veteran Small Entrepreneurships (VSE), and Small and Emerging Businesses (SEBD).