MOSERS Definition of minority is as follows:

"To qualify as a minority or women owned firm, such firm shall:

a. Be domiciled in the United States;

b. Be owned or controlled by one or more individuals who are women or who qualify as a minority as defined below. Ownership is classified as having a controlling interest in the firm of at least 51%; and

c. Have such women or minority owners involved in the daily business operations of the firm. The term, “minorities” means individuals socially and economically disadvantaged due to their race or ethnic background including, but not necessarily limited to, Black Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Subcontinent Asian Americans, and Hispanics."