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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Midwest FBA Business Directory?+

What does FBA ownership mean for this directory?+

Is a general Black-owned or minority-owned label enough for verification?+

How can I submit a business for directory review?+

What is the difference between submission, review, verification, and publication?+

How does directory verification work?+

Does imported candidate information mean a business is verified?+

What does an evidence request mean?+

When is a business published or unpublished?+

Can I claim an existing business listing?+

How do I request a correction to a listing?+

How are possible duplicates and multiple locations handled?+

How is information handled, and what should I avoid sharing with Freedmen?+

What can Freedmen, the MidwestFBA AI Guide, do?+

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