Certification Requirements for a Small Business Enterprise.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 370-25
in effect370-25. Certification Requirements for a Small Business Enterprise.
A business shall be certified by the department of compliance and engagement as a small business enterprise for participation in the program, and shall meet the following requirements:
1. The business shall be a U.S.-based business which is independently owned, operated and controlled and is not dominant in its field of operation, or an affiliate of subsidiary of a business dominant in its field of operation.
2. The business shall meet the size standards of the United States small business administration.
3. The business shall have demonstrated capacity to perform independently or as a subcontractor relative to its field of operation.
4. The business shall not be owned, operated and controlled by individuals or groups of individuals who own, operate and control a large business involved in the same category of work as the business for which small business enterprise status is sought.
5. The business shall be operational for at least one year prior to certification.
6. The owner shall control the day-to-day critical operations of the firm.
7. The owner or owners shall be citizens or permanent, legal residents of the United States.
8. The business shall be at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by one or more individuals at a disadvantage.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-3/CH370.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/26/2026