Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

  • Average annual gross revenues not greater than size standards established by the Small Business Administration for the applicable industry.
  • Must have had a Fixed Office in Hamilton County (as defined by the SBE Rules and Regulations) for at least one (1) year prior to applying for certification.
  • Business must be in operation for at least one (1) year prior to applying for certification.
  • Personal net worth of each owner and his or her spouse cannot exceed $750,000, exclusive of specified assets (equity in primary residence, retirement accounts subject to a significant withdrawal penalty, equity in the business for which they are applying).
  • Each owner must be a citizen of the United States.