Maryland VSBE & SBR Programs Certification Session

As part of our Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement & Workforce Connections Workshop at Rocky Gap Casino, Golf & Resort, we will have this special Certification Session. This session is designed to assist vendors seeking a Certified Small Business (CSB) certification or re-certification for the Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program and the Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program.

For the VSBE & CSB certifications please come prepared with the following:

• 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), you can explore those at
• For VSBE Certification: Electronic copy of your DD214
• For CSB Certification (for SBR Program): Electronic access to the last 3 years of your business' gross sales (2024, 2023, and 2022 tax returns) and number of employees

NOTE: To get your VSBE or CSB Certification you must be registered in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA - ), the state of Maryland's electronic "Bid Board". If you need to register, you can review the vendor registration process through this

What to expect:

11:30 a.m. - Certifications Session

Basic Eligibility Requirements - You can click on each program below to review them fully:

- Maryland's prime & subcontracting program specific for Veteran-Owned businesses.

- Maryland's prime contracting program for Certified Small Businesses (CSB)

Who should attend? Veteran-Owned & Small Businesses, including firms owned and operated by minorities & women interested in doing business in the state contracting arena as a prime contractor or subcontractor.

What you need to know:

• Reminder - This is a Certification Session as part of our Ready, Set, GROW! Procurement & Workforce Connections Workshop.
• Make sure to register for the Ready, Set, GROW! Workshop HERE, if you haven't already!
• There is no cost to attend
• Advance registration is required
• Notify us that you are also attending the Certifications Session when you check in upon arrival
• Assistance with getting your VSBE and/or CSB certification on the spot will be conducted following the main program

Thank you and we look forward to assisting you with your certification.

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