To be eligible for certification as a minority business enterprise or women’s business enterprise, the business enterprise must:be an independent, operating business; be at least 51% minority- or women-owned; before applying for certification, have been in operation for at least 12 months before applying for certification; have been minority- or women-owned for at least 12 months before applying for certification; and have an operating office in the Baltimore City Market Area. To determine whether the business enterprise has the required operating office, the Office will consider the office arrangements, industry practices, and other relevant factors. Ord. 00-098 Ord. 07-606 Ord. 08-063