Acquisition Hour: Certification Programs for Women and Veteran Owned Businesses

Event description

Certification programs can open important doors for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses in the federal, state, and corporate contracting marketplace. These certifications help position businesses for set-aside opportunities, strengthen visibility with buyers, and enhance credibility in competitive procurement environments.

In this session, participants will learn:

• The types of certifications available for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses (federal, state, and private sector)
• Eligibility requirements and application processes
• The benefits and limitations of each certification
• How certifications can be leveraged to access contracting opportunities and build strategic relationships

This training will help business owners better understand the certification landscape, determine which programs are right for them, and develop strategies to maximize the value of their certifications.

Speakers:

• Shane Mahaffy, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Ben Blanc, Government Contract Specialist, Wisconsin Procurement Institute

This webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.