When:
Friday, June 6, 2025
9:30 a.m. - Check in and refreshments
9:45 a.m. - Program
Where:
1801 McCormick Drive
Suite 450
Largo MD 20774
Maryland VSBE & SBR Programs Certification Workshop Series
Join us for an informative Certification Workshop hosted in collaboration with Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation & Innovation Station Business Incubator. This workshop is designed to assist vendors seeking a Certified Small Business (CSB) certification or re-certification for the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program and the Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program. In addition, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Small and Minority Business Policy will provide a brief overview of the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program and the 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 (2024, 2023, and 2022 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.
To learn more about the 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 certifications on the spot will be conducted following the presentations
Free and ample parking available.
Special Accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov
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