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Welcome to our Acropedia(An acronym encyclopedia), your ultimate guide to understanding certifications and designations! Our mission is to provide you with comprehensive knowledge about various acronyms and their significance. Let's start with Article 15-A, which typically refers to a specific provision within government legislation or regulations related to the utilization and promotion of minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs).
Article 15-A sets forth guidelines and mandates aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in public procurement and contracting processes. It focuses on increasing opportunities for MWBEs to participate in government contracts, establishing certification criteria, setting goals for MWBE participation, requiring good faith efforts by contractors and agencies, monitoring MWBE utilization, and providing outreach and technical assistance programs to support MWBEs.
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Local Business Enterprise
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Minority Business Enterprise
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Women Business Enterprise
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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
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Additional Acronyms to Understand
- DVBE : Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise
- SBE : Small Business Enterprise
- HUBZone : Historically Underutilized Business Zone
- NAICS :North American Industry Classification System
- SBA : Small Business Administration
- FAR : Federal Acquisition Regulation
- CCR : Central Contractor Registration
- SAM : System for Award Management
- NMSDC : National Minority Supplier Development Council
- WBENC :Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
- VBE :Veteran Business Enterprise
- COBID : Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (Oregon)
- SDO : Small Disadvantaged Business
- SCA : Small Contractor Administrator
- EEO : Equal Employment Opportunity
- D/M/WBE : Disadvantaged/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise
- NYS MWBE :New York State Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise