WHO QUALIFIES: DIVERSE SUPPLIERS DEFINED 
The following is the classification and definition of Diverse Companies who are eligible to participate in McCormick's Supplier Diversity Program.
A Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) is a business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and/or operated by a minority group member or members. A MBE is a for-profit enterprise, regardless of size, physically located in the United States or its trust territories.
Minority groups include (but are not limited to):
- African Americans
- Asian-Pacific Americans
- Hispanic Americans
- Native Americans
- Asian-Indian Americans
A Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) is a business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and/or operated by women. A WBE is a for-profit enterprise, regardless of size, physically located in the United States or its trust territories.
A Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) is a small business* that must be at least 51% owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual or individuals.
An American Veteran Owned Business (VOB) is a small business* at least 51% of which is owned by a veteran who also controls and operates the business. This includes:
- A person who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
- Vietnam era veterans who served for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which was between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975 and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
A Service Disabled American Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) is a small business* of which at least 51% is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans who were discharged for disability or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans. One or more service-disabled veteran(s) with a permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran controls the management and daily business operations.
A Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone Company must:
- Be a small business*
- Be located in a historically underutilized business zone
- Be owned and controlled by one or more U.S. citizens
- Have at least 35% of its employees residing in a HUBZone
National Industries for the Severely Handicapped (NISH) is a national nonprofit organization which creates employment opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for business with McCormick, your company must be certified as a diverse supplier by one of the following third party organizations:
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (MBEs only) http://www.nmsdcus.org/
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council or affiliates (WBEs only) http://www.wbenc.org/
- State, local, or federal certifying agencies
- Veteran owned companies can self certify
How To Apply