Small Business Enterprise Program

A Race and Gender Neutral Program

SBE Logo Charleston County Government is committed to enabling small business enterprises to compete in the County procurement process. On September 4, 2007, County Council unanimously passed an ordinance creating the Charleston County Small Business Enterprise Program.

Benefits

Certification will allow your company to receive maximum exposure to the public procurement process, as well as ensure that your company is included in all training, networking and development opportunities.
Certification will improve the County's ability to secure goods and services from viable small businesses and increase the procurement base.

Eligibility Criteria

To be certified as an SBE, your business will:

Have an annual gross sales volume not exceeding $7.5 million (averaged over the previous three years)
Be actively managed and controlled on a day-to-day basis by the owner(s)
Have been in operation for at least one year
Be current on any applicable business license(s) and on any Charleston County taxes and fees

What Certification Can Mean to Your Small Business

Mandatory quote from SBE on procurements between $10,000 and $100,000
Mandatory SBE subcontractors on projects of $100,000 and above
Technical and financial referrals
Workshops, seminars and training programs to assist business owners in the competition process

Mission

To ensure the participation of small businesses in the competitive processes of public procurement, and to provide training and development opportunities to support their growth.

List of certified SBEs and Online Search

Application

SBE Certification Procedures

Complete the one-page Charleston County certification application
Supply the supporting documentation listed on back of the application

Application & Forms

To Apply for Certification, to recertify annually or to change info listed for your business.

Certification Application

Renewal Form

Information Change Request

Charleston County's Role

To certify Small Business Enterprises for contracting and procurement opportunities in the areas of:

Construction
Architecture and engineering
Professional services
Goods and supplies
Other services

Customer Comments

- "Thank you so much for this opportunity you have created for small business owners like myself."
  
  Anton J. DuMars, PG
  Tideline Consulting, LLC
  Certified Small Business Enterprise.
- "With a one page application and helpful staff, becoming certified was fast and easy."
  
  Michael Gerace, Owner
  Roof Repair, Inc.
  Certified Small Business Enterprise

Contact

Contracts and Procurement Department

Small Business Enterprise Program
Perimeter Center, Suite 500
4050 Bridge View Dr.
N. Charleston, SC 29405

Phone: (843)958-4750

Jotavia Aaron - SBE Program Manager
Phone: (843)958-4754

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