About This Workshop:

The world of procurement can be overwhelming and very confusing. This workshop will try to decode the certification alphabet soup and provide small business owners with an overview of the major public and private sector programs.

What You Will Learn:

The differences between DBE, WBE, MBE and WOSB certifications
What certification is right for you and your business
How to get your business certified
How to win contracts with Corporations and the Government

Included is an overview of:

National Minority Supplier Development Council MBE Program, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council WBE Program, the GSA Schedule Contract, the Department of Transportation DBE Program, HubZone, Veteran Owned Small Business and the new Woman Owned Small Business Program also called the 8(m) program.

Doors Open at 11:45 for lunch, and the program begins at Noon.

For more information or partnership opportunities, contact Stephanie Sokenis, Dir., Small Business Development, 678-672-2562, Stephanie@GwinnettChamber.org

About Our Speaker:

Erica Bracey, Consultant, Small Business Development Center

Ms. Bracey's is a consultant with the Small Business Development Center. Her professional background includes business management and marketing positions within retail, academia, e-commerce and banking. As an entrepreneur, she has ongoing experience in the areas of real estate, public relations, event planning and special events. While attending GSU, Ms. Bracey was a recipient of the Marketing Award for Excellence. In addition, she is a member of the National Black MBA Association, South Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, GMSDC and GSU Alumni Association.

Ms, Bracey holds an M.B.A. in Marketing, Georgia State University B.S. in Business Administration, SUNY University at Albany Business Consultant at Georgia State University

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