Get Certified

Want to take part in the Emerging Business Program? It all starts with the certification process

By Robert Spector

What’s the key to taking part in the Emerging Business Program? Getting certified as a minority- or women-owned business.

Every certification agency’s process is a little different. For Super Bowl XLV, there are four certifying agency partners. Minority- and women-owned businesses in North Texas may have other certifications but only a certificate from one of the four acknowledged agencies will be accepted for Super Bowl XLV Emering Business Program.

Here are the acknowledged Super Bowl XLV certifying agencies — and what you need to know — in order to get your journey started:

Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council

WEBSITE: msdc.adaptone.com/dfwmsdc
PROCESS: Complete application and mail required documentation, including $270 application fee
TIME: 80 days
CONTACT: 214-630-0747 or email 
business@dfwmsdc.com

North Central Texas 
Regional Certification Agency

WEBSITE: www.nctrca.org
PROCESS: Complete application and mail required documentation
TIME: 90 days
CONTACT: 817-640-0606 or email mail@nctrca.org

Texas Statewide HUB Program

WEBSITE: www.texas4hubs.org
PROCESS:Complete application and mail required documentation
TIME: Up to 90 days
CONTACT: 888-863-5881 or email texas4hubs@cpa.state.tx.us

Women’s Business Council Southwest

WEBSITE: www.wbenc.org/GetCertified/
PROCESS: Complete application and mail required documentation, including $250 application fee
TIME: 60-90 days
CONTACT: 817-299-0566  or email  info@wbcsouthwest.org