Congratulations on getting certified! There are just a few more steps you need to take to maximize your business opportunities with Washington State.

Please complete the steps below, and check out the additional resources that can help you get the most out of your certification.

Scroll down for instructions on how to log in and access your certification letter.

Step 1:  Register in WEBS

Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) is the central location for all work put out by state agencies here in Washington. You can sign up to receive tailored lists of bid opportunities, review bid documents and more. You can also list your OMWBE certifications on your WEBS account to show state agencies that you’re certified. Click 'Register Now' on the login portal to get started.

We recommend subscribing to the Business Diversity Newsletter with the Department of Enterprise Service's (DES), to learn about the latest Statewide Contracting opportunities. Statewide Contracts represent a substantial portion of total public spending in a variety of different industries.

Step 2: Claim Your Free Consultation With APEX Accelerator

Washington APEX Accelerator (formerly Washington PTAC) is an organization funded by the federal government that provides free business consulting and advice to any business that wants to work in the government sector. APEX also offers a Bid Match service that provides your business with a daily email with links to solicitations in your industry. Register Here.

Step 3:  Download your OMWBE Certified Badge

Now that your business is certified, you are welcome to display our "OMWBE Certified" badge on your website. Visit our Use of Logos page to download the badge with a transparent background.

Additional Resources:

• OMWBE’s Small Business Assistance Page includes a wealth of information, including bid opportunities, our calendar of events, community organizations, opportunities to meet with contractors and state procurement professionals, information on access to capital and bonding, resource partners and more.
• OMWBE’s Linked Deposit Program can help reduce the interest rate on qualifying business loans by up to 2% for state certified firms.
• King County Small Contractor & Supplier (SCS) program offers Fast-Track Certification for OMWBE certified businesses. State Certified firms can simply opt-in to the program to bypass the SCS application process.
• Business.wa.gov is a collection of numerous resources in Washington State. It includes resources on access to capital, insurance, business licensing, business planning, and much more.
• Business Impact NW is an organization supported by the Small Business Administration that offers numerous resources, including classes, financing and counseling, to help start, grow or fund your business.
• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is a federal agency created to help minority businesses generate increased financing and contract opportunities and to create and retain jobs.
• SCORE is a national organization of business professionals who volunteer their time to provide free business consulting, mentoring, and workshops to small businesses. SCORE is a partner of the SBA and has local offices as well as remote services.
• Your local economic development organization can also help you build your business and navigate your local area. The link takes you to a collection of county economic development organizations in Washington State maintained by the Washington State Department of Commerce.
• Washington Health Benefit Exchange operates the state's online marketplace for health insurance, Washington HealthplanFinder. Employees can shop for individual or family health and dental plans as well as sign up for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid).

This list is for informational purposes. We cannot guarantee these resources will generate work opportunities or be beneficial to your business.

Step 4:  Access Your Certification Letter

Your business is now certified and included in our directory of certified firms. Please use the directory to confirm your certification status.
The certification letter is for you to retain for your records so you know the date you will need to renew with our office.

Please log into our system at https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com to read and print your official certification approval letter for your records. If you do not know your password, click on “Forgot Password” to receive an email with instructions for resetting. Your username is the email at which you received this notification.

Please follow the instructions listed below to download your Certificate:

1. Enter Username and Password.
2. Your certificate(s) are located on your dashboard under Certification Center as an Active Certification.
3. Click on Certification Type (DBE/MBE/WBE etc).
4. At the top of the screen, click View Letters & Certificates.
5. Under Letters & Certificates, click View as PDF.
6. The certificate will open as a PDF.
7. Click Save.

We hope these resources are helpful. The whole team at OMWBE wishes you and your business the best!