It is the policy of New Hanover County to provide minorities and women with the maximum opportunity for participating in all aspects of the county's construction and procurement programs in accordance with federal, state and local laws. These include employment, construction design, development projects, materials and services contracts, and lease agreements. The county is also dedicated to prohibiting discrimination against any person or business in the pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, handicap or age. Contracting programs are conducted in such a manner as to prevent and resolve any claims of such discrimination.

Services Available

• Assistance in completion of the certification process
• Inform departments of your desire to do business with the county
• Provide your business with current information about available contracts
• Refer you to sources of assistance in business development

MBE/DBE brochure

Application for Certification as MBE/DBE

Personal Net Worth Form

Business Profile Form

MBE/DBE Directory

UNC-Wilmington Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Resource Center