Diverse Business - For purpose of this program, Periscope considers to be diverse if they are at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by individuals who fall into one or more of the following categories:
1. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with the following subcategories: Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Native American
2. Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
3. Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (VET)
4. Service Disabled Veteran Business (SDV)
5. Disabled Owner Business
6. Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
7. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender (LGBT)
In order to be included in our Vendor Diversity program, we require firms to become certified by one of the following agencies:
NMSDC,
WBENC,
NWBOC,
NGLCC,
SBA, Federal/State or City certifying organization.