A one-stop-shop for certified DBE firms across the state of Virginia!

With a strengthened commitment and investment in the Supportive Services Program, the DBE Development Portal was born. The program's existing successful practices, in combination with the introduction of the portal, give business owners the flexibility of accessing an abundance of training courses and additional supportive services when and where they are needed. Within the DBE Development Portal, businesses will be able to access courses through DBE University that align with their specific strengths and areas of opportunity.

It is highly recommended that the business owner, or a representative with an in-depth operational awareness of the business, complete all portions of the process. To get started, log in or register above. If this is your first time logging in, you will be directed to your Guided Introduction and Business Readiness Tool.

The VDOT Business Opportunity and Workforce Development (BOWD) Center receives funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to implement the DBE Program and associated supportive services.

The primary purpose of the DBE program is to provide training, assistance and services to disadvantaged business enterprises to help these businesses grow, become self-sufficient, more competitive in pursuing federally funded contract opportunities, move into non-traditional areas of work, and compete in the marketplace.