Step by Step to Business Certification

Growing your business often comes down to knowing the right steps, and getting certified could be the game-changer you need. This workshop will show you how becoming a certified business can open doors you didn't even know existed and give you a clear, simple plan to get there.

What you’ll learn:

• Understand the different types of certifications like MBE, WBE, and EDGE
• Find out if you qualify and how to apply step-by-step
• Learn how certification can boost your visibility and credibility
• Discover how certified businesses win contracts with corporations and government agencies
• Get tips, templates, and checklists to make your application easier
• Meet local experts and find out where to get free help after the workshop

This is information you can't afford to miss! Register now and start turning certification into real opportunities for your business.

About the Speaker

Victoria Jennings serves as the Certification Specialist at the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) in Cleveland, where she plays a vital role in helping small and minority-owned businesses navigate the state certification process. With a strong commitment to economic equity and business growth, Victoria specializes in guiding entrepreneurs through the application steps for certifications such as MBE, EDGE, WBE, and more.

Through her hands-on support, Victoria empowers business owners to become state-certified, opening the door to government contracts, funding opportunities, and set-aside programs. Her goal is to ensure every client is equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed and scale their business in Ohio’s competitive marketplace.

Whether you're just getting started or stuck mid-application, Victoria is here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

The Economic & Community Development Institute's Women's Business Centers of Ohio guide individuals at any stage of the business process. Through one-on-one counseling sessions with WBC staff and volunteers, you can get the direction and resources to meet your goals. Business advisers want to help you successfully start a business, or grow and expand your existing business -- increasing revenue and creating jobs for the local economy.

The WBCs present training workshops regularly to provide access to small business knowledge at no charge. They are the only SBA-funded Women's Business Centers in the state.