The MDT Office of Civil Rights encourages and supports small business participation in transportation contracts through the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. While both programs have similar certification and eligibility requirements, the DBE Program focuses on participation of businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
DBE/ACDBE & SBE Certification
Eligibility criteria, application forms, report changes, program benefits
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Program Info
Program Plan, Disparity Study, Goal Methodology, links to other resources
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Upcoming Events
| What | When | Where | Who | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Virtual Summit National Small Business Week | May 5 & 6, 2026 | Live Sessions Online | U.S. Small Business Administration | https://www.cntvhybrid.com/nsbw2026/welcome |
| What happens after SAM? – Unlock New Business Opportunities | May 13, 2026 11:30am – 1:00pm |
Virtual training - Zoom | Big Sky Economic Development Montana APEX Accelerator |
https://mtapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/41676 |
| Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps | June 2, 2026 10:00am – 11:00am |
Online and in person: 201 N 28th St Billings, MT |
Big Sky Economic Development Girl Geek Communications |
https://mtsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/6205?embedded=0 |
| Native Econ | August 4 – 6, 2026 | Billings Hotel and Convention Center 1223 Mullowney Lane Billings, MT |
Native American Development Corporation | https://nadc-nabn.org/native-econ/ |