Local Small Business Enterprise Program

Registration open for Local Small Business Enterprise program (LSBE)

Register your business today to be part of SAVANNAH FIRST! 

LSBE registration will give participating Savannah-based small businesses access to bidding on SAVANNAH FIRST procurement events first. The LSBE program is an expansion of the former Savannah Business Enterprise (SBE) program and is part of the SAVANNAH FIRST purchasing initiative. Our goal is to help more local businesses do business with the City through this initiative and keep local dollars in our local economy.

Need more information about the LSBE program before you apply?

Business OwnerThe City's Economic Development Department is available to assist our small business community. To learn more, the City invites local businesses to attend an upcoming informational session on the LSBE application process. These information sessions are held in conjunction with the monthly M/WBE Certification Workshop and again with the monthly Doing Business with the City Workshop.  Join us to learn more.  See the schedule below.

LSBE Registration Program is shared:

  • LUNCH & LEARN WORKSHOP: Let's Get M/WBE Certified! 
    Held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 12:00PM to 1:00PM
    At the Savannah Entrepreneurial Center
    801 E. Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA 31401

      ** AND AGAIN DURING **

  • LUNCH & LEARN WORKSHOP: Doing Business with the City! 
    Held monthly on the 4th Wednesday from 1:30PM to 2:30PM
    At the Savannah Entrepreneurial Center
    801 E. Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA 31401

If you are ready to register your business in the LSBE program, follow the directions below.

Please download and fill-out the Personal Net Worth Worksheet before proceeding to the LSBE online application. The completed worksheet must be uploaded with your LSBE application.

Currently Local DBE, or M/WBE Registered Firm? Your company included automatically!

Firms presently certified as Local DBE or M/WBE will not need to register again for the LSBE program. Your company will automatically be included in the program.  Call the SBO Office at (912) 652-3582 or Purchasing Department at (912) 651-6520 to inquire.