View or Join the Minority- or Women-owned Business Directory

The City of Kalamazoo maintains a directory of businesses that are women- or minority-owned. This help us meet our goals to be inclusive when sharing opportunities and work with a diverse group of businesses. We also make this list available on our website so that others can find businesses that are women- or minority-owned.

View the Minority- or Women-Owned Business Directory(PDF, 148KB)

By Mail

Step 1.Complete the Registration Form

Print and complete the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Registration Form. Copies of the form are also available at City Hall. 

Women- or Minority-Owned Business Registration Form(PDF, 108KB)

Step 2.Have Your Form Notarized

Completed forms must be notarized before they can be submitted. Any notary public can provide this service. The City Clerk's Office at City Hall can also notarize this document for you. 

Step 3.Submit Your Registration

Completed and notarized forms can be by mail to:

City of Kalamazoo
Purchasing Division
241 W South Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

In Person

Step 1.Visit City Hall

Visit the Purchasing Office on the first floor of City Hall and complete the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Registration Form. You can also print the form below. 

Women- or Minority-Owned Business Registration Form(PDF, 108KB)

Step 2.Have Your Form Notarized

Completed forms must be notarized before they can be submitted. Any notary public can provide this service. The City Clerk's Office at City Hall can also notarize this document for you. 

Step 3.Submit Your Registration

Completed and notarized forms can be returned to the Purchasing Office on the first floor of City Hall. 

Contact Us

Phone

311

Alternate Phone

(269) 337-8000`

Email

purchasing@kalamazoocity.org

Location

City Hall
241 W South Street
Kalamazoo
49007
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Definitions

A minority business enterprise means a business entity in which more than 50% of the voting shares or interest in the enterprise is held by minority individuals. The minority ownership of the enterprise must also have more than 50% level of management, investment and control of the company.

 

A women’s business enterprise is a business which is more than 50% owned, controlled and operated by a woman or women. Controlled is defined as exercising the power to make policy decisions. Operated is defined as actively involved in the day-to-day management. For the purpose of this definition, businesses which are publicly owned, joint stock associates and business trusts are exempt. 

 

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