REI Minority Business Centers (REI MBC), operated by REI Oklahoma, provide professional business consulting services and technical assistance to Minority and Native American business owners to manage, grow and expand their businesses. Assistance is available for all stages of business from start-up through expansion and includes services such as marketing assistance and business plan development. The Center provides business advisory services and other critical resources to create and sustain U.S. jobs by promoting the growth and global competitiveness of businesses owned and operated by minority entrepreneurs. We provide clients with technical access to capital, procurement assistance, minority certification assistance, and other opportunities to create new jobs. REI MBC provides increased visibility and access for minority-owned firms by partnering with multi-national corporations, and government agencies to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues, and expand regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Most services provided by REI MBC are free. Additionally, REI MBC offers assistance at no-cost for businesses seeking 8(a) certification with the federal government. For more information on the 8(a) certification process, please contact us at 800.658.2823.
Please see FAQ for more detailed information on how The Center can help you specifically. In addition to its own expertise, REI MBC also offers clients access to the programs and services of REI Oklahoma, a non-profit economic development organization with a mission to expand Oklahoma’s prosperity. REI Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer.