Weekly Business Certification Workshop for Minority-Owned Businesses

What You'll Learn

Who This Workshop Is For

This program is ideal for contractors, consultants, service providers, and product-based business owners seeking to become certified as a minority, woman, veteran, or disadvantaged business.

Why Certification Matters

With the right certifications, your business becomes eligible for billions of dollars in set-aside contracts, increased supplier opportunities, and exclusive bid opportunities from state and federal agencies.

Workshop Schedule

📅 Every Thursday at 4PM PST 💵 One-time flat rate: $99 📍 Online via Zoom (link sent upon registration)

S F Johnson Consulting, LLC
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Business Certification Workshop

Business Certification Workshops

Business Certification Workshop | S.F. Johnson Enterprises, LLC

Business Certification Workshop

Empowering Minority-Owned Businesses

About the Workshop

Join our comprehensive workshop designed to guide minority-owned businesses through the certification process. Our experts will walk you through federal and state certifications, ensuring you understand each step.

  • Federal Certifications: 8(a), HUBZone, DBE, MBE, WOSB, VOSB, LGBTBE
  • State Certifications: Specific programs tailored to your state
  • Application Assistance: Hands-on help with documentation and submission

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Workshops held every Thursday at 4 PM PST

Flat Rate: $99

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🏛️ Federal Certifications (Available Nationwide)

  1. 8(a) Business Development Program
    For small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
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  2. HUBZone Program
    For businesses operating in historically underutilized business zones.
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  3. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
    Administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation for businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
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  4. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
    Certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
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  5. Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) & Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
    Certifications through the SBA for women-owned businesses.
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  6. Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) & Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
    Certifications through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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  7. LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE)
    Certification through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
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🗺️ State and Territory Certifications

Below is a selection of state-specific certification programs. For a complete list, please refer to the State Offices for Minority and Women Business Enterprises. We can assist you with any program.

California

  • Department of General Services (DGS): Certifications for Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).

  • California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC): Certifies women, minority, LGBT, and persons with disabilities business enterprises.

Texas

  • Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program: For businesses owned by minorities, women, and service-disabled veterans.

New York

  • Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program: Administered by Empire State Development.

Florida

  • Office of Supplier Diversity: Certifies minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses.

Illinois

  • Business Enterprise Program (BEP): For minority, women, and persons with disabilities owned businesses.

Puerto Rico

  • Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC): Provides certification and support for minority-owned businesses.