Congratulations on being accepted into the Small Business Support Hub Grant Program! There are many benefits to being a participant in this program, including free access to three certification opportunities.
Review details below and get started today by completing our interest form.
Small businesses domiciled in the State of Michigan with fewer than 500 employees and annual gross revenues equal to or less than $25,000,000 (or a 3-year average of less than $20M) are eligible to be ‘certified small’ by the Small Business Association of Michigan.
To obtain this certification you must complete your application from your organization record. You’ll be asked to attach required documentation, including:
Obtain your WBE (Women Business Enterprise) Certification and unlock new opportunities! This certification is available to businesses owned, managed, and controlled by women.
A WBE is an independent business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens or Legal Resident Aliens; whose business formation and principal place of business are in the U.S. or its territories; and whose management and daily operation is controlled by a woman with industry expertise. NOTE: A WBE is the business, not the individual.
WBE certification is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the nation. Accepted by hundreds of corporations within the country and a number of federal, state, and local government agencies, WBE certification is an important marketing tool for expanding a company’s visibility among decision makers in corporate supply chain diversity and procurement organizations.
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The NVBDC certification ensures that veteran-owned businesses have undergone a thorough vetting process, giving confidence to suppliers. For Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses (SD/VOBs), this certification opens doors to valuable diversity spend opportunities by being recognized and accepted across industries.
Certified SD/VOBs gain access to contracts with state and federal agencies and major corporations. This certification opens doors to ongoing opportunities for certified businesses to engage with leading companies nationwide.
NVBDC defines a “Veteran” as a person who served full-time (24/7) “Active Duty” service in the United States “Armed Forces” for a minimum of 180 Consecutive Active Duty Days, less training and breaks there within according to the following statuary and regulatory Legislation: