Procurement & Certification – Celebrating Women’s History Month

Event description

Certification is a powerful tool to gain exclusive access to contract opportunities within government agencies and the private sector. Certified diverse suppliers often unlock networking, development, and educational resources that remain out of reach for other small businesses. This session provides a deep dive into the certification landscape and the specific resources available to help you qualify and compete.

Featured Panelists:

• SBA Massachusetts District Office: Overview of federal certifications (8a, WOSB, HUBZone). Represented byTyrone Williams, Business Development Specialist, and Lisa Gonzalez Welch, Economic Development Specialist
• Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE): Insights into third-party certifications and women-owned business support. Represented by Meghan Cunningham, Director of Certification. 
• Massachusetts Apex Accelerator: Technical assistance for government contracting and bid preparation. Represented by Jeff Brant.