Join us for an informative Certification Workshop hosted in collaboration with Platoon Veteran Services Center and the City of Frederick. This workshop is designed to assist vendors seeking certification or re-certification for the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program and the Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program. In addition, you will get a brief overview of the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program and it's 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 (2023, 2022, and 2021 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 will promptly begin
11:15 a.m. - Open Networking & Certification Workshops

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 VSBE & SBR certification on the spot will be conducted following the presentations
Free and ample parking available. Park in front of Suites A & B, Frederick, MD 21701. Overflow parking can also be used at the Goodwill Broadband Warehouse (8431 Broadband Drive, Frederick, MD 21701).

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.

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Maryland VSBE & SBR Programs Certification Workshop Series