Emerging Small Business (ESB)

Emerging Small Business (ESB) Certification Program Apply Now / Directory The Emerging Small Business (ESB) certification program was created in 2014 to encourage the development and growth of small businesses in Nevada. The program seeks to assist small businesses in obtaining work with the state and local government agencies through identifying small businesses that want to contract with governments. An applicant seeking certification as a Local Emerging Small Business in the State of Nevada must submit a complete application to the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Failure of a business to disclose information in the application, or the submission of a materially incomplete application, may be grounds for a delay in the certification of the business or for denial of the certification. Submission of a falsified application may subject the applicant to civil and criminal liabilities. Helpful Links ESB One Sheet Flyer ESB Requirements ESB Frequently Asked Questions NRS 231 Application Process Interested businesses seeking to obtain certification as an Emerging Small Business (ESB) will submit a completed application to GOED via the online application and attest that the business sati