Small Business Vendors

Notice to the Community:

Beginning Wednesday, April 8th, Orange County will officially open the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification Portal for applications.

Before applying, we strongly encourage all business owners to visit our webpage and review the Ordinance, Policies, and Procedures to ensure your business meets all eligibility requirements. Taking the time to prepare is critical. Please do not rush to submit your application without all required and accurate information, as incomplete submissions will delay the review and certification process. We are excited to welcome businesses to apply and look forward to supporting your growth and connecting you with opportunities through Orange County!

Governing Documents

Apply for SBE Certification & Register as an SDV

Businesses seeking to apply for SBE certification, SBE Re-certification, Reciprocal SBE certification with the City of Orlando, or Register as a SDV may do so through the following link: Orange County, Florida – Business Management System.

Workshops

How to do Business as a Small Business Enterprise
SBE Certification
Insurance & Bonding (COMING SOON)

Community Partner Workshops

Thank you for your interest in the Community Partners Workshop.
This quarterly workshop is designed to keep our Small Business Enterprise (SBE) community at the center of everything we do. Through direct engagement and feedback, we identify the real needs and challenges facing small businesses and use that insight to shape meaningful, results-driven workshops.
By collaborating with trusted partners, industry experts, and organizations willing to give back, we deliver targeted training and resources that help small businesses grow, adapt, and succeed. Each workshop is built with purpose, ensuring that the support we provide is relevant, practical, and impactful.
We are always seeking community partners who are passionate about investing their time and expertise to strengthen our local business community. If you are interested in becoming a partner, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
📞 Contact us at 407-836-7345 to get involved.

Mentor-Protégé Program

Thank you for your interest in serving as a mentor or protégé within the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) community supported by Orange County’s Business Development Division.

The Mentor-Protégé Program is designed to do more than connect businesses—it’s built to cultivate meaningful partnerships that drive long-term success. Through guided mentorship, experienced firms share valuable insight, strategies, and real-world experience to help small businesses strengthen their operations, build capacity, and confidently pursue new opportunities.

Mentorship plays a critical role in business growth. It creates space for knowledge transfer, fosters innovation, and builds relationships that extend beyond a single contract. Whether you’re an established business looking to give back and lead, or a small business ready to grow and compete at the next level, this program offers a pathway to elevate your impact.

Together, we are building stronger businesses, stronger partnerships, and a stronger Orange County economy.

Marketing Flyer
Brochure (COMING SOON)
Protégé Program Guide (COMING SOON)
Mentor Program Guide (COMING SOON)
FAQs (COMING SOON)
Referral link
Application link to apply (COMING SOON)

Resources for Small Businesses

✨ What’s New ✨

Effective July 1, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted to suspend the Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program until further notice.

July 15, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the implementation of a new Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. You can now view the SBE Ordinance on this site.

Interested in Becoming a Vendor with Orange County?

Please refer to the new vendors page tailored just for you.

Other Vendor Advocates

State of Florida
(850) 487-4698
Florida Department of Transportation
(850) 921-7383
Central Florida Expressway Authority
(407) 690-5000
Orange County Public Schools
(407) 317-3739
Orange County Library System
(407) 425-4694
Small Business Administration
(904) 443-1900
Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
(407) 251-7021

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Contact Us

Business Development Division
Internal Operations Centre II, 2nd Floor
400 E South Street
Orlando, FL 32801

Phone: (407) 836-7317
Fax: (407) 836-5477
Email: BusinessDevelopment@ocfl.net

All e-mail sent to this address becomes part of Orange County public record. Comments received by our e-mail subsystem can be read by anyone who requests that privilege. In compliance with "Government in the Sunshine" laws, Orange County Government must make available, at request, any and all information not deemed a threat to the security of law enforcement agencies and personnel.