To increase exposure for certified minority-owned businesses in Kentucky, help businesses looking to diversify their supply chain, expand the number of businesses utilizing the certification process, and provide resources for minority-owned businesses, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, in partnership with 7PM Group, has launched the Kentucky Minority-Owned Business Database.

The 7PM Group is a minority-owned project consulting firm located in Louisville, Kentucky. Also considered a diversity champion, 7PM Group represents its client's desires as it relates to increasing racial, social, and economic equity by developing tailored programs, and or providing unique insights and access. This is achieved in part through 7PM Group’s broad industry knowledge, extensive network and attention to details.

This is the first-ever platform in Kentucky that includes all certified minority-owned businesses in one place. There is a multitude of entities that issue certifications to designate a business as minority-owned, and until now, the business listings were all located on separate websites.

The Kentucky Minority-Owned Business Database pulls together the following certification lists:

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification
The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet's Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification
The City of Louisville’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification

The database features a searchable platform where users can find and filter minority-owned businesses by name, service provided, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) designation, location, and certification type. While each certification process is different, they also carry different levels of legitimacy in determining if they are recognized by federal contractors, state-level agencies, and other entities.

The Kentucky Minority-Owned Business Database is free to the public and will be updated monthly with the most recent certification lists.

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation furthers the Chamber’s goal of advancing Kentucky by leading initiatives for research and action. The Kentucky Chamber Foundation covers broad community and business issues not only with advocacy but with a level of innovation and education that is unmatched in the Commonwealth.

Mission Statement
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation supports research, programs, and trainings initiatives that advance the economic and social well-being of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its citizens.

Vision
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation envisions a Commonwealth with excellent educational systems, healthy citizens, an efficient government, and increasing economic prosperity.

Values
We value prosperity that improved the quality of life for all Kentuckians.

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