$225.00
Socioeconomic Certifications
This recorded session includes the session video, handouts, presentation and links to the Monday Roundtables. This Package is valid for 30 days.
This session was recorded on Feb. 15, 2024
Buy On DemandOverview
Every year, the government is federally required to do business with a certain percentage of each class of disadvantaged businesses. In order to facilitate this, Socioeconomic Certifications were born. Each certification comes with its own benefits and set-aside contracts that are not available to non-certified firms. These programs help historically disadvantaged small businesses succeed in the government marketplace and compete with larger, more established firms.
Certifications are a way for the government to give you their seal of approval after thorough review of you and your company. This not only helps you win more contracts, but also gives your company credibility with the government and your private sector clients. We will also discuss starting a company as a minority, the help and benefits you can receive and the various local, state and private certifications that are available.
Recommended attendees for this briefing include:
- Senior vendor/contractor leadership
- Small Disadvantaged Business Owners (Hispanic, Black, Native, Women, Asian, Pacific Islander, etc.)
- Minorities looking to start their own company
- Business development
- Contract managers
- Contract officers
Agenda
11:00 AM Topical overview
- What are Socioeconomic Certifications?
- Benefits of getting certified
11:05 AM SBA Certifications
- 8(a) Certification Program
- EDWOSB/WOSB
- SDVOSB/VOSB
- HUBZone
11:35 AM State, Local, and Private Certifications
- DOT - DBE
- State MBE/WBE/SBE
- WBENC
- NMSDC – MBE
11:50 AM Additional Resources
- Starting a Company as a Minority (SBA Resources and more)
- Making the most of your certification
11:45 AM Questions and Answers
12:00 PM Closing Remarks
