This month's Biz Essentials Workshop session is all about Minority-Owned Business (MBE) Certification and is presented by The City of Austin’s Small & Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR).

As the Austin Metropolitan area continues to grow at a rapid rate, more and more opportunities emerge for large contracts and procurement by organizations committed to supporting certified businesses. Certification is the door for small enterprises to get noticed, stand out from the crowd, and secure new business opportunities.

Together with the City of Austin, GAACC is committed to support and empower our member businesses and the Pan-Asian community. Attend this workshop to learn all about certification for Minority-Owned Business (MBE), Women-Owned Business (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE/ACDBE), and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB). By the time you complete this workshop, you will understand how to do business with the City of Austin, the State of Texas, and how to become eligible for Federal contracts.

Benefits of certification include:

• Priority access to government contracting opportunities
• Eligibility to participate on goal-oriented contracts
• Networking opportunities
• Listing in the City of Austin’s Certified Online Directory
• Access to online educational resources (Govology)

Pre-Certification 101 Workshop
This workshop informs business enterprises about the City of Austin’s certification process, explains the various types of certifications available, benefits you get with certification, eligibility requirements, and how to get started. Learn more about the certification process HERE.
 

About SMBR
The City of Austin Small & Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) administers procurement programs for Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. SMBR's mission is to promote access and equity on City of Austin contracts, providing economic opportunity to small, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses. Learn more about SMBR HERE.