Office of Business Opportunity 10th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards
February 17, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CST
10th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards
Join us as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations at the 10th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards. Hosted by the Office of Business Opportunity in honor of their 40 years of service, this service, this special event recognizes those championing diversity and creating opportunities in our community.
Event Details
Date: February 17, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
Presented by the Office of Business Opportunity Advisory Board, this event is a must-attend for advocates, business leaders, and community partners committed to diversity and inclusion.
About the City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity
Vision
The Office of Business Opportunity’s vision is to eliminate systemic barriers to prosperity and economic opportunity in the Greater Houston region.
Mission
The Office of Business Opportunity is committed to cultivating an inclusive and competitive economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston’s workforce, with a special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals.
City of Houston Certification Overview
The Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) certifies the following types of businesses through the City of Houston’s local certification program:
- Minority Business Enterprises (MBE)
- Women Business Enterprises (WBE)
- Small Business Enterprises (SBE)
- Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (PDBE)
OBO certifies the following types of businesses on behalf of the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT):
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)
Local and USDOT Certification applications must be submitted online via the following link: Apply for MWSDBE, PDBE, and ACDBE Certifications. Status updates will be provided to all applicants via the online portal during the review process. If approved, the applicant may access the approval letter and certificate via the portal.
Our dedicated certification team validates the eligibility of firms applying for M/W/SBE, PDBE, DBE, and/or ACDBE certification. You may contact our certification team via email at obocertification@houstontx.gov or via telephone at 832.393.0600 (Option 1) should you have any questions.
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