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About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
Join us for an informative Certification Workshop hosted in collaboration with Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development. This workshop is designed to assist vendors seeking a Certified Small Business (CSB) certification or re-certification for the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program and the Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program. In addition, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Small and Minority Business Policy will provide a brief overview of the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program and the process for certification.
For the VSBE & SBR certifications please come prepared with the following:
- Laptop (required to complete the certification process)
- Google Chrome browser
- Tax ID Number (EIN)
- UNSPSC Codes for your business profile in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), you can explore those at https://www.ungm.org/public/unspsc
- For VSBE Certification: Electronic copy of your DD214
- For SBR Certification: Electronic access to the last 3 years of your business' gross sales (2024, 2023, and 2022 tax returns) and number of employees
NOTE: To get your VSBE or SBR Certification you must be registered in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA - emma.maryland.gov), the state of Maryland's electronic "Bid Board". If you need to register, you can review the vendor registration process through this Quick Reference Guide.
What to expect:
9:30 a.m. - Check in and refreshments
9:45 a.m. - Program
Basic Eligibility Requirements - You can click on each program below to review them fully:
- VSBE Program:
Maryland's prime & subcontracting program specific for Veteran-Owned businesses. - SBR Program:
Maryland's prime contracting program for Certified Small Businesses
Who should attend?
Veteran-Owned & Small Businesses, including firms owned and operated by minorities & women interested in doing business in the state contracting arena as a prime contractor or subcontractor.
What you need to know:
- There is no cost to attend
- Advance registration is required
- A brief overview of each program will be presented
- Assistance with getting your certification on the spot will be conducted following the presentations
- Free and ample parking available.
- Special Accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov
Thank you and we look forward to assisting you with your certification.
Check out our full range of small business events online at goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov.