Please Note: This class has reached its capacity. No registrations will be taken online or at the door.
Certification: An Edge You Can’t Ignore
Registration is no longer available.
Join us and get the information you need in order to become a certified supplier for local, federal, and corporate contracts. Representatives from agencies such as PTAC, HMSDC, METRO, SBA, and Port of Houston will be on hand to give an overview of their certification program, how you can apply, qualifications needed, and tips for completing a successful application.
Highlights include:
- Types of certifications
- Advantages of becoming certified
- Tips for completing the application
- Where to find help
Agenda:
9:00-9:10 am Opening/Welcome Remarks
Gina Mattei, UH Bauer College SBDCPriscilla Burroughs, Port of Houston Authority
9:10-10:00 am Public Agencies
City of Houston - Will Norwood, Business Development Manager
METRO - Shurronda Murray, External Relations Officer
US Small Business Administration - Miguel Ruiz, Specialist Government Contracting & Business Development
10:00-10:20 am Break
10:20-11:00 am Private Agencies
Houston Minority Supplier Development Council - Constance Jones, Director Membership
Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance - Kenya Williams, Business Development Manager
UH PTAC - Tim Scarborough, CFCM, Director
11:00 -11:25 am Open Forum
11:25-11:30 am Closing
Port of Houston Authority
Please Note:
Light refreshments will be served
Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.
Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.
