DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise), WBE (Women Business Enterprise), and MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) are certifications awarded to businesses that are owned and operated by individuals from disadvantaged, women, or minority groups. These certifications are often required or incentivized in government and public sector contracting to promote diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion in procurement processes. They help level the playing field by providing these businesses with greater access to contracts, resources, and networking opportunities.