Iowa SBA™ issues Minority Owned Business Certification to companies with 51% or more minority-ownership. 1 These courageous entreprenuers have overcome historical oppression and legislated exclusion to proudly exclaim their role in today's society as business owners. Statewide, over 3 million companies exist in Iowa with over 40% of business owners being born in foreign countries and migrating their person or company to the Lone Star State. Iowa SBA™ Minority Owned Business Certification represents “pride in ownership” and verifies the company's ownership structure. Register Here.
Diversity Equity Inclusion
For decades, Iowa SBA™ has uplifted minority business owners as policy and encourages this duty upon socially responsible Iowa corporations. Diversity in the human experience; Equity in the distribution of wealth; and Inclusion in opportunity access is the character of Iowa SBA™ Minority Owned Business Certification. Our goal of promoting the fair treatment and full-participation of minorities
in Iowa society while simultaneously considering their unique experiences makes Iowa SBA™ initiatives very well-known and respected. Sign-Up Now.
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Company Must Be Registered in the State of Iowa |
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51% or more of the total ownership interest must be held by four or fewer individuals; one (1) person at minimum. |
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Any Person With Origins in Any of the Original People of:
- Black Africa.
- Europe, the Middle East, North Africa.
- North America, Central America, South America.
- Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent.
- Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, other Pacific Islands.
- Two or More Races.
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United States of America Citizens. |
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Resident Aliens and other Foreigners Possessing
a U.S. Immigration Visa. |
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Non-U.S. Citizens Operating a Registered Business Within the State of Iowa. |
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Establish Company Image & Reputation |
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Solicit Community Recognition & Home Country Bragging Rights |
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Exhibit Company Pride & Honor |
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Publicize Company Ownership Structure |
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Distinguish Oneself from Competitors |
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Be a Role Model for Minority Youth |
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Iowa SBA™ Certification Number |
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Signed Letter of Certification |
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Certification Seals & Decals |
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24-Hour Online Verification |
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24-Hour Smartphone Phone Verification |
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Personalized QR Code @ Iowa SBA™ |
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Iowa SBA™ Minority Owned Business Certification does not require audited financial statements; no classroom or course attendance; no minimum years in operation; and no "on-site examination" of your company's office is required. Absentee ownership is permitted: Business owner does not need to perform daily managerial duties nor live in the USA. Get Registered Today.

1. Iowa SBA™ Terms of Service.
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