Certify & Succeed Program Ended April, 2025

SWUC Eligibility - Any business meeting the program standards outlined below is eligible to participate in the SWUC program.

  • At least fifty-one percent (51%) of the business is owned by one or more persons who are members of at least one of the following groups: Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Female, Disabled, or Disadvantaged.

  • The management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more owners of the business who are members of at least one of the groups set forth in the groups above.

NCSBE Program Eligibility - Any small business meeting the Program standards outlined below is eligible to participate in the NCSBE Program.

  • The business must be headquartered in North Carolina.

  • The business’ annual net income does not exceed $1,500,000, after cost of goods sold is deducted.

  • The business must have 100 or fewer employees.

  • The business must be organized for profit.

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Durham County launches new program for minority-owned businesses

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A new program is launching in Durham to help minority and women-owned businesses acquire government contracts.

The “Certify & Succeed” program is a partnership of Durham County Economic Development and Infinity Bridges. It includes technical assistance and coaching for those in the process of registering for the State of North Carolina’s E-Vendor Portal, Durham County’s eBid System, or a variety of certifications to become an eligible Minority Women Business Enterprise and Historically Underutilized Business.

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DURHAM COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER

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