![500 DOBEs Announcement-Social Media_Featured Image 500 Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs) in neon green text against a navy blue background of repeating DOBE logos.](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/500-DOBEs-Announcement-Social-Media_Featured-Image-scaled.jpg)
Disability:IN’s DOBE Community Reaches 500+!
The Disability:IN Supplier Diversity program certifies disability-owned business enterprises, including service-disabled and veteran disability-owned businesses, and links them to organizations seeking to diversify their supply chains. We are thrilled to announce that Disability:IN’s network of certified Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs) has grown to 500+ businesses!
This number is comprised of individuals with disabilities whose unique perspectives, stories, and backgrounds are making waves across Business. As this number continues to grow, join us in celebrating just a few of the individuals and stories who make up the DOBE community.
Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprises are #ProudToBeDOBE
![Dana Arnett Dana smiles in front of a white background. Below, text reads: Dana Arnett, Wicked Bionic](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Dana-Arnett.png)
“Disability:IN builds opportunity and community that bridges the gap between business owners and organizations. I am very fortunate to be a member and supported by the inclusive efforts that are vital for all of us diverse business owners.” – Dana Arnett, Wicked Bionic
![Joyce Joyce smiles in front of a white background. Below, text reads: Joyce Bender, Bender Consulting Services.](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Joyce.png)
“Being the very first certified DOBE is something I am so proud of because I have seen the power and success of disability owners previously left out. Disability:IN is focused on increasing success and more customer engagement for entrepreneurs with disabilities.”– Joyce Bender, Bender Consulting Services, Inc.
![Jackson Jackson smiles in front of a white background. Below, text reads: Jackson Dalton, Black Box Safety](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jackson.png)
“Disabled business owners are familiar with overcoming adversity, and because of that, resilience is baked into our company culture. Especially when starting a company, diverse businesses tend to come upon challenges that make it difficult to establish themselves. That is why working with a DOBE-certified organization makes for a great procurement partner- their aptitude and dexterity to overcome an obstacle not only reflects on their competency as a person but also as a business owner.” – Jackson Dalton, Black Box Safety
![Calvin Calvin smiles in front of a white background. Below, text reads: Calvin Harris, Reveille Trading Company](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Calvin.png)
“Being a certified DOBE has helped us grow and achieve success because of a few different reasons. Networking has been a massive part of our success and being a certified DOBE has opened doors to people who have given us insight and mentorship. Additionally, being certified sends a positive message and tells potential partners who we are and what we represent.” – Calvin Harris, Reveille Trading Company
![Kim Kim smiles in front of a white background. Below, text reads: Kimberly Meek, Hacha Products Corp.](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kim.png)
“I am proud to be a DOBE because it takes a village to do anything and everyone has a strength to contribute..”– Kimberly Meek, Hacha Products Corporation.
![John Kim smiles in front of a white background. Below, text reads: Kimberly Meek, Hacha Products Corp.](https://disabilityin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/John.png)
“As a DOBE…