Tailored for minority and/or women-owned businesses within the food and beverage industry.

The government and corporations are looking to increase their spending on minority and/or woman owned businesses. Supplier diversity certification is the best way to be included in that category, and businesses that do not become certified will find themselves at a disadvantage. Certified diverse suppliers are often able to participate in networking, development, and educational events that other small businesses do not have access to.

During this session, you will learn about:

• Supplier Diversity, including (breakdown by key/top industries of $$ procured)

• Whether the certifications discussed are a good fit for your business, what the advantages and disadvantages of getting certified are, and how these certifications can be valuable for increasing revenue.

• The certification requirements, qualifications, and application process as well as tips and tricks for submitting a successful application.

• How to utilize Women’s Business Center (WBC) resources

Certifications Covered:

• The Women-Owned Small Business & Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) certifications through the Small Business Administration (SBA)

• The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and the Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), certifications through the State of Rhode Island
  • As well as the MBE and WBE certifications for the City of Providence

• The Woman Business Enterprise National Council certification

This program is created as part of our collaboration with Hope & Main.

Click HERE to learn more and register ASAP!