State Certification: Benefits of Becoming a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) through the State of Maryland Montgomery County

• Have you considered becoming certified women-owned business but don’t know where to start?
• Are you looking for opportunities to pursue business deals with hundreds of state and local government entities?
• Do you want to know more about the criteria to become a recognized minority business owner in the state of Maryland?

Join us for a presentation and discussion with the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE) and Montgomery County Office of Procurement.

A representative from MDOT will address the benefits and process to apply for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, specifically:

• The five eligibility standards
• The complete application process
• The most common application questions​
• How to connect to business opportunities with the State of Maryland
• Marketing and business development tips when working with the State of Maryland

A representative from the Montgomery County Office of Procurement will explain how the MDOT MBE certification flows into the County’s Minority, Female and Disabled-Owned Business (MFD) Program. Also addressed will be how vendors can gain access to preference programs and the benefits of this access.

Note Our Policies: No refunds issued for workshops not attended. Walk-ins are accepted in our Montgomery county location (credit card payment only). You must register to reserve your seat.