Black Business Week: Contracting and Business Certification Workshop
About this Event
The workshop will consist of four sessions, including an overview of the Central Certification (CERT) program, State of Minnesota, and Federal minority business certifications, MBE certification, City of Minneapolis changes on SUBP certification requirements, and capabilities statements and the ASCEND program.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Minority Business Certifications: Guidelines and Processes
Host: George Jacobson
Info: MEDA's George Jacobson will provide a comprehensive workshop outlining the processes involved with obtaining minority business certifications, including the CERT program, as well as State and Federal certifications.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Capabilities Statements 101
Host: Emnet Addo
Info: Your capabilities statement is often your company's first impression with corporate buyers, government agencies, and prime contractors. Join this workshop to learn how to develop a professional, one-page capabilities statement that effectively communicates your company's expertise, core competencies, differentiators, certifications, and past performance.
Attendees will also learn about how MEDA’s Ascend Twin Cities program can help them scale their business and prepare for contracting opportunities.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The City of Minneapolis
Host: Johnnie Burns & Danielle Diettrich Hegseth
Info: The City of Minneapolis Contract Compliance Division will provide an overview of recent changes to the Small and Underutilized Business (SUBP) Program. The presentation will also focus on the appropriate use of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms, as well as the expectations for performance on City contracts.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch and Networking
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
All Things MBE Certification
Host: Luther J. Taylor
Info: Learn the process of acquiring your MBE Certification through NCMSDC and what the benefits of certification are.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Q & A and Networking
Host: All
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