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DBE personal narrative workshop and 1-1 sessions

The Minnesota Unified Certification committee is offering DBE personal narrative workshops, along with one-on-one support, to help Minnesota-based business owners develop their personal narrative required under the DBE Interim Final Rule.

Personal narrative workshop

The Personal narrative workshop provides guidance, examples, and the opportunity to ask questions to prepare your narrative for certification under the DBE Interim Final Rule. Choose one of the upcoming online workshops:

Personal narrative 1-1 session

Free one-to-one support for Minnesota small business owners to:

  • Learn about the new DBE program requirements
  • Navigate personal narrative criteria
  • Answer your questions

Eligibility: Minnesota-based small businesses seeking Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification. (Firms based in other states must go through the certification process in their Jurisdiction of certification prior to requesting interstate DBE certification in Minnesota.)

Choose a service provider and set up an appointment:

  • MnDOT Small Business Resource Center, SBRC@drbteam.com, 1-877-201-7212 or 651-461-0247
  • APEX Accelerator
    Current clients: email APEX counselor directly
    New clients: sign up at Request Services