To comply with social distancing requirements during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) outbreak, the Office of Small and Minority Business Policy (OSMBP) is hosting its monthly MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE Certification Application Assistance Workshop via webinar on July 7, 2020 (10:00 a.m.) To register for the webinars, please follow the appropriate links below. Contact OSMBP at 410-865-1298 or Vashti Pyatt at 410-865-1394 if there are any questions.
July 7, 2020 @10:00am
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4723442986691839756
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important instructions about how to join the webinar.
MDOT’s Office of Small and Minority Business Policy conducts a free monthly workshop for firms interested in applying for certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and/or Small Business Enterprise (SBE).
The workshops are held on the first Tuesday of every month at MDOT Headquarters in Hanover, MD. Content includes:
- an examination of the five eligibility standards
- a review of the complete application process
- an in-depth look at the Uniform Certification Application (link provided below)
- answers to the most common application questions
We will also take a brief look at how to connect to business opportunities with the State of Maryland and offer some valuable marketing and business development tips.
Workshop participants have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a certification expert and ask questions that are specific to their company. To maximize this opportunity, be sure to review the Uniform Certification Application prior to the workshop and come prepared to ask all your questions during your personal one-on-one session.
In addition to the monthly workshops conducted in the morning, four evening sessions are also available. In March, June, September and December, the application assistance workshop will be repeated in the evening starting at 5:30 PM. Just like in our morning sessions, participants are able to meet with a certification expert following the presentation.
| What: | MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE Application Assistance Workshop Please complete a registration form for each individual attending the workshop. |
| When: | First Tuesday of every month *With the exception of Monday January 7 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. – Every month 5:30 p.m. – In addition to the morning sessions, evening sessions are also held during the months of March, June, September, and December |
| Cost: | Free |
| Registration: | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4723442986691839756 |
SBE ONLY Application Assistance Workshop
Workshops are held on the third Tuesday of every quarter at MDOT Headquarters in Hanover, MD. Content includes:
- an examination of the eligibility standards
- a review of the application process
- answers to the most common application questions
- an overview of marketing tips and contract opportunities
Workshop participants have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a certification expert and ask questions that are specific to their company. To maximize this opportunity, be sure to review the SBE ONLY Application prior to the workshop and come prepared to ask all your questions during your personal one-on-one session.
| What: | SBE Application Assistance Workshop Please complete a registration form for each individual attending the workshop. |
| When: | Semiannual (January and July) |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Registration: | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6346373826397929227 |
Seating is limited. If seating reaches capacity, registration for that session will close and you can register for another session. To reserve your seat, register today.
* MDOT Building Security Policy:
MDOT Headquarters is a secure building. All visitors must present a valid Driver’s License or U.S. Passport in order to gain access to the building.
The Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE) requires submission of a complete application before the certification process begins. A complete application includes the UCA or MBE application (application contingent on the type of certification preferred) and all supporting documents. Applicants should review the Document Checklists and select the list for your business structure (i.e. LLC, Corporation or Sole Proprietorship), to ensure that all of the required documents are included.
Optional Application Review
OMBE staff members are also available to conduct a preliminary review of your application packet at MDOT Headquarters, every Tuesday during regular business hours (excluding the first Tuesday of the month), and by appointment ONLY. To schedule an appointment, please call (410) 865-1269.
2019 Application Assistance Workshop Schedule
