Richland County

Small Local Business Enterprise Certification Program

 (SLBE)

OSBO is seeking businesses located in

Richland County to become a

Certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Why Become Certified?

• Procurement Opportunities
• 5 Pt Preferences on Subcontract work
• Access to Technical Training and Workshops
• Business Exposure through SLBE Directory
• Business Coaching

How to Become Certified?

A firm can be certified as an SLBE/ESLBE upon submission of a completed certification application, supporting documentation, and a signed and notarized affidavit. affirming that it meets all of the SLBE/ESLBE eligibility criteria.

•  Notarized Affidavit of Certification (form downloaded from website) from each Owner
• Each Owner’s Driver’s License or State Issue ID
•  Articles of Incorporation/Organization
• SC Secretary State Certification of Existence
• 3 Most Current & Consecutive, Executed Federal Tax Returns
• Richland County Business License (or BL Status Form & applicable municipality license)
• Each Owner’s Business Resume
•  All Applicable Professional/Trade Licenses or Certificates
•  Stock Ledger & Certificates (if applicable)

To learn more about certifying your Small Business, visit our website:

Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity 

or contact our office at 803-576-1540

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