Services
- Advocacy
- Business Development Services
- Capacity Building
- Contracting Opportunities
- Goal Setting (Projects)
- Networking/Outreach
- SLBE Certification
- Technical Workshops and Trainings
Certification and Compliance
Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program
Purpose
The Small Local Business Enterprise Program (hereinafter referred to as “SLBE”) is a race and gender-neutral procurement tool for Richland County’s use in its efforts to ensure that all segments of its local business community have a reasonable and significant opportunity to participate in County contracts for construction, architectural and engineering services, professional services, non-professional services, and commodities.
The Small Local Business Enterprise Program also furthers the County’s public interest to foster effective broad-based competition from all segments of the vendor.
There is no application fee for SLBE certification. All applications for certification must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit attesting to the accuracy and truthfulness of the information provided. Richland County shall provide eligibility determinations for new candidates within 30 days of receipt of a complete application.
Workshops & Events
OSBO’s SLBE Program host workshops and events to assist Small Businesses as they grow and expose them to newfound opportunities.