McCormick Place is committed to the success of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE).
The City of Chicago's Department of Procurement Services Certification and Compliance division certifies Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) that:
-have at least 51 percent ownership by a minority or woman
-have at least 51 percent of their business controlled by one or more of the groups above
Approved certifications are valid for 5 years. The City of Chicago certification is also accepted by other government agencies and some private agencies. Similarly, we may be able to accept comparable certifications.