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The State Lands Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Office of Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The Office of Minority, Women and Emerging Small Business administers the state’s certification programs for disadvantaged businesses, minority- and women-owned businesses and emerging small businesses. Certification of these businesses assists them in obtaining access to contracting opportunities in the public and private sectors. The office also maintains an online directory of certified firms for use by the state, public jurisdictions, prime contractors, and private industries that may be seeking certified firms’ services.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 14480, Salem 97309-0405
Telephone: 503-986-0075
Fax: 503-581-5115
General E-mail: omwesb.web@state.or.us
Contact: Raleigh Lewis, Certification Manager
Administrative Rules Coordinator E-mail: Sheila Haywood
Staff Directory from Oregon.gov
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Legal and Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS Chapter 200
Consumer Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Legislative Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu
Records, Publications and General Information
Agency History (pdf) - a detailed history of the agency (part of DCBS)
Records Retention Schedule (pdf) - a list of the public records kept at the agency (part of DCBS)
State Library Publications - a link to the Oregon State Library Catalog