Detroit Business Opportunity Program

What We Do

The Detroit Business Opportunity Program (DBOP) certifies businesses that wish to procure with the City of Detroit. The DBOP team processes applications, maintains an online register of certified businesses, and manages the recertification process.

Our Mission  

DBOP's mission is to increase and promote growth for Detroit’s business community through visibility, capacity building and network expansion while assisting Detroit businesses to be the driving force in Detroit’s economy.  

Certification Types Offered

The Detroit Business Opportunity Program (DBOP), through processing applications and maintaining an online register, our team certifies and annually recertifies:

• Detroit Based Businesses (DBB),

• Detroit Headquartered Businesses (DHB),

• Detroit Resident Businesses (DRB),

• Detroit Small Businesses (DSB),

• Detroit Based Micro Businesses (DBMB),

• Detroit Start-Ups (DSU),

• Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE),

• Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)

• Construction Workforce Development Business (CWDB)

• Construction Workforce Investment Business (CWIB)

Benefits of Detroit Certifications

• Appreciation Events

• Networking and business opportunities

• Access to capital

• Possible Business Expansion

• Visibility on the DBOP Dashboard and Register

Thank you for your interest in the Detroit Business Certification Program. This program is focused on providing our local Detroit-based businesses with the competitive edge needed to procure contracts with the City of Detroit.

Before submitting your application, please make sure all documents are attached and accurate. To ensure you are attaching the required documentation, please use the Detroit Business Opportunity Program Certification Checklist to confirm.

Generally, applications are processed within 45 days. All forms can be found under the "Forms" section below.