This December workshop will be hosted in Wicomico County.
Join us for an informative Certification Workshop, presented in collaboration with the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Procurement Office, and local small business resource partners.
This workshop is designed to provide valuable information on local small business resources and assist vendors seeking a Certified Small Business (CSB) certification, Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program certification or recertification.
Important Requirement
Vendors must be registered in eMMA prior to the workshop in order to complete your certification.
For assistance, see the tools below. If you still need to register, you can review the vendor registration process through the Quick Reference Guide.
What to Bring for VSBE & CSB Certifications
- 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)
Explore codes at: https://www.ungm.org/public/unspsc - For VSBE Certification: Electronic copy of your DD214
- For CSB Certification (SBR Program): Electronic access to the last three years of your business’ gross sales (2024, 2023, 2022 tax returns) and number of employees
Important Note
To obtain your VSBE or CSB 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, please review the vendor registration process through the Quick Reference Guide.
Learn More About These Programs
VSBE Program
- Maryland’s prime and subcontracting program specifically for Veteran-Owned businesses.
SBR Program
- Maryland’s prime contracting program for Certified Small Businesses (CSB).
Who Should Attend?
Veteran-Owned and Small Businesses — including firms owned and operated by minorities and women — interested in doing business in the state contracting arena as a prime contractor or subcontractor.
Event Details
When:
Friday, December 12, 2025
9:30 a.m. – Check-in and resource networking
10:00 a.m. – Program begins promptly
11:00 a.m. – Certifications Breakout
Where:
Wicomico Public Library
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
122 South Division Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
What You Need to Know
- There is no cost to attend
- Advance registration is required
- You must check in at the front desk upon arrival
- A brief overview of each program will be presented
- Assistance with obtaining your VSBE/CSB certifications on-site will be provided following the presentations
- Free parking available
- Special accommodation requests should be made 14 days in advance to: eduardo.hayden@maryland.gov
Additional Information
Check out our full range of small business events at: goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov
Thank you to our collaborating partners!
VSBE & SBR Workshop – Salisbury
Leave No One Behind.
As a unit of the Department of Social and Economic Mobility, the Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs connects members of the small, minority, women, and veteran business communities to greater economic opportunities.
Learn more at goMDsmallbiz.maryland.gov and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @goMDsmallbiz.
