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Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises - MBE/WBE

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises - MBE/WBE

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MBE/WBE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The City of Altoona abides by Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and the applicable regulations 24CFR Part 135 to ensure that MBEs/WBEs are afforded the opportunity to participate in all CDBG, ESG and HOME contracts.

To search for a Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) please go to the following website:

PHFA Minority and Women Owned Business Database Search 
https://mwbe.phfa.org

Choose the type of Trade, County Served, and Business Ownership to establish a list of Minority and Women owned businesses that are state certified. If you are already a WBE/MBE and would like to be placed on the City of Altoona’s list, or if you need additional information, or would like to learn more about WBE/MBE, such as how to apply for state certification, call (814) 949-2470 or use this Contact E-Form.