Minority and Women Business Enterprises/Small Businesses

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) encourages the participation of Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE). MWBE participation may be through direct sales by an MWBE, by MWBE subcontracting, or a business partnership agreement. Small Businesses as defined by the U. S. Small Business Administration are also encouraged to participate in SHA’s purchasing and contracting activities.

SHA encourages qualified firms to seek certification as an MBE or WBE by the State of Washington Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise (OMWBE) in Olympia. Applications for certification may be obtained from the OMWBE at (360) 753-9693/9697 or jwheat@omwbe.wa.gov.