OLYMPIA – LGBTQ small business owners and entrepreneurs can now certify their businesses with Washington state’s new LGBTQ Business Enterprise program. The statewide certification is free of charge, and will help LGBTQ-owned businesses access valuable government contracts to grow and sustain their businesses.

“It’s a particularly important moment to show our support as a state for the LGBTQ community,” Governor Bob Ferguson said. “Washington state has a thriving, diverse business community. This program ensures we are recognizing and supporting our LGBTQ business owners.”

The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises has certified small minority- and women-owned businesses to participate in public contracting and procurement since 1983. All OMWBE-certified businesses, including

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