Winning State Contracts Through State Certifications

Winning new opportunities for your business can feel out of reach without the right tools, especially when competing for state contracts. This session gives you the knowledge and support you need to take advantage of state certifications designed to help women-owned businesses like yours grow.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of the advantages of state contracting
• Step-by-step clarity on eligibility and application requirements
• Practical strategies to use your state certifications as a pathway for growth

Don’t wait to explore opportunities that could open doors for your business. Reserve your spot now and make sure you’re ready to take advantage of your state certifications!

About the Speaker

Natasha Sandella is the Business Advisor for the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, MBAC. In this role, she will be working with the Chamber’s efforts for regional advocacy for diverse and inclusive businesses with the primary goal of cultivating their growth and sustainability. Natasha holds an MBA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Wright State University where she studied Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and New Venture Creation. She also has a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Business Minor from WSU.

She served as the President of the Entrepreneurship Club at WSU, which helped get her start at the ONEIL Center as the Student Director of Strategic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship. She later became a Business Manager for the ONEIL Center, where she was able to connect more with Dayton’s business ecosystem. Later, Natasha worked at SOCHE (Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education) as a Business Planning Manager focusing on Marketing and Business Relationships. Natasha also serves as a Board Member for the Wright State University Foundation as a Grad Representative from the MBA Program.

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.