Supplier Diversity Database

If part of your school or district program involves contracting with minority-owned businesses, Venchek’s services will save you additional time and resources.

A Venchek search includes access to supplier diversity databases consisting of minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses.

Supplier Diversity Requirements

Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) – A business that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) minority owned, operated, controlled and managed by an individual or group who are U.S. citizens. Minority includes, but is not limited to: Asian Americans, African American, Hispanic Americans, Native American and combined ethnic groups.

Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) – A business that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women who are U.S. citizens.

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) – A business that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned by one or more disabled veteran; or a publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock owned by one or more disabled veterans. (certified by the Association for Service Disabled Veterans).