Discover the benefits of Small Local Business Enterprise certification.
The Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) program is designed to grow KCMO’s local business ecosystem by encouraging small businesses to participate in contracting opportunities. The program is open to participants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, or disability. It does not replace the MWBE program.
Free monthly SLBE certification workshops are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at City Hall, Human Relations Department (HRD), Training Room, 414 E. 12th St., 4th Floor East, Kansas City, MO. For more information, please call (816) 513-1836.
Please bring a copy of the SLBE application to the workshop.
Requirements for the SLBE program:
The certification process includes the following steps:
It is very important to submit all supporting documentation promptly to ensure a quick decision. Once all paperwork has been provided and an onsite field audit has been performed, a certification decision should be issued within 30 days.
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