Indianapolis Launches New Online Certification Portal for Small Businesses

The city's Office of Minority and Women Business Development aims to modernize and streamline the certification process.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:50pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of business documents, a laptop, and a pen neatly arranged on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the abstract ideas of business certification and opportunity.A new online certification portal aims to streamline the process for diverse small businesses in Indianapolis, helping them stand out and access more opportunities.Indianapolis Today

The Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD) has launched a new online certification system called B2G Now to improve access to business opportunities for minority-, women-, veteran-, and disabled-owned companies. The new portal allows users to create profiles, upload documents, and manage their information more easily, while also making it simpler for companies and agencies to search for and connect with qualified vendors.

Why it matters

Certification is crucial for small businesses to participate in city, county, and municipal projects, as well as serving as a mark of credibility due to the rigor of the certification process. This new online system aims to make the certification process more accessible and efficient, ultimately helping diverse businesses stand out and be more easily discovered by organizations seeking qualified vendors.

The details

The new B2G Now portal is intended to modernize and streamline the certification process by allowing users to create profiles, upload documents, and manage their information more easily. It also improves searchability for companies and agencies seeking qualified vendors, making it easier to connect businesses with opportunities. The transition to the online system will be a short one, as new applicants will use the new portal, while existing certified businesses will have their information transferred over.

  • The new B2G Now certification portal was launched in April 2026.

The players

David Fredericks

The Director of the Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD).

Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD)

The city office responsible for improving access to business opportunities, primarily through the launch of the new B2G Now certification portal.

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What they’re saying

“The new portal is intended to modernize and streamline the certification process for minority-, women-, veteran-, and disabled-owned businesses by allowing users to create profiles, upload documents, and manage their information more easily.”

— David Fredericks, Director of the OMWBD

“Certification not only allows businesses to participate in city, county, and municipal projects but also serves as a mark of credibility due to the rigor of the certification process.”

— David Fredericks, Director of the OMWBD

What’s next

The OMWBD is encouraging existing certified businesses to review and update their profiles in the new B2G Now system as needed.

The takeaway

This new online certification portal is a significant step forward in making the certification process more accessible and efficient for diverse small businesses in Indianapolis, ultimately helping them stand out and connect with more opportunities.