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WI Supplier Diversity Program

The Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) certifies Minority-Owned (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (DVB) and Woman-Owned (WBE) businesses to provide better opportunities for them to do business with the State of Wisconsin and to assist the State of Wisconsin in achieving its goal of purchasing 5% with MBEs and 1% with DVBs. 
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The SDP verifies that businesses are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a member or members of selected population. C​ertified MBE and DVB businesses may receive a permissive 5% bid preference when they bid on state contracts.​
Apply for Certification

Apply for Certification

Applying for State of WI certification is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Click on picture to register your business and apply for the MBE, DVB or WBE Certification Programs.
Login to Portal

Login to SDP Portal

Login to our online system to complete a certification application, upload documents, submit an Annual Update or apply for Recertification. Click on picture to login.
Search Certified Database

Directory of Certified

Contractors, State Agencies, UW campuses, and other businesses looking to contract with State of WI certified suppliers can use our interactive search to locate qualified MBE, DVB, and WBE businesses. Click on picture to search database.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

SCOR​E Events

Service Corps of Retired Executives, or SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Small business owners who re​ceive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth. They offer a number of resources and have numerous events. We invite you to check them out! SCORE

WPI C​al​en​​dar

The Wisconsin Procuremen​t Institute (​WPI) assists Wisconsin businesses compete in the government markets. WPI works with existing and new business to strengthen the defense and government industrial base by accelerating innovation, fostering ingenuity, and establishing resilient and diverse supply chain​s. WPI provides Wisconsin business a broad range of technical assistance.Visit the WPI event calendar and website​ to find out more information on how WPI can help your business grow.​

SBDC ​​​Events​​

The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosts nu​merous programs and events to help small businesses grow. Check out their event page for more information on how SBDC can help you!

Marketplace​​​

​​Presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, MARKETPLACE ​is the Governor’s Annual Conference on Diverse Business Development. With a particular focus on small businesses, this event connects business owners from across Wisconsin wit​h state, federal, and local government as well as private sector business opportunities. The conference provides a chance for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities to learn from and connect with resource providers, government representatives, corporate buyers, and business professionals.​

Marketplace 2024 Summary.pdf



FOR MORE INFORMATION​​​

For more information on bidding
opportunities, visit our Certification Resources page!

Certification Resources



For more information on why you should become certified,​ visit our Why Get Certified? page!

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For more information on the Supplier Diversity Program, visit our Who We Are page!

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