Government Certifications Webinar for Small and Emerging Businesses

Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, February 13, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. CT to teach small and emerging businesses about government certifications and how to obtain them. Attendees will be able to learn from an expert with over 25 years of experience providing business technical assistance.

Small and emerging firms are encouraged to obtain government certifications to build their customer base. These certifications demonstrate the company’s equitable eligibility status while helping municipal and privately held organizations meet diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

The webinar will cover the following topics:

The benefits and types of government certifications
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority and Women-Owned Business (M/WBE), Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE), and Business Enterprise Program (BEP) eligibility
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) size standards
Certification application review and required supporting documentation
Where to apply for certification based on marketplace opportunities