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SUMMARY:CHAMBER: Certification Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner looking to expand your opportunities and grow your business? Join the Columbus Minority Business Assistance Center for a presentation on how the State of Ohio offers valuable certifications that can help you gain a competitive edge. Click the link on the right side to register.\n\n \n\nOur Certification Bootcamp is designed to guide you through the process of obtaining these certifications\, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)\, Women Business Enterprise (WBE)\, Veteran Friendly Business Enterprise\, and Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity (EDGE).\n\n \n\nTonya Boucher of Huntington Bank will also be present\, providing details on other local small business resources including access to capital such as Lift Local.\n\n \n\nGuests are encouraged to bring their required documents (digital or paper) for review during this event. Certification Specialists will be available for document review after the presentation. Please use the link below to obtain a checklist of these requirements. Guests will also have the opportunity to schedule consultations at a later date that can include document review at that time.\n\n \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n	Small business owners and entrepreneurs\n	Minority\, women\, and veteran business owners\n	Anyone looking to understand the certification process and its benefits\n\n \n\nWhat Will Be Covered?\n\n\n	Detailed overview of each certification: MBE\, WBE\, Veteran Friendly\, and EDGE\n	Tips for preparing and submitting your application\n	Understanding the benefits and opportunities that come with certification\n	Networking opportunities with other business owners and certification experts\n\n \n\nWhy Should I Certify My Business?\n\n\n	Access to New Opportunities\n	Increased Visibility\n	Support and Resources\n	Competitive Advantage\n\n \n\nDon't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level. Register today and start your journey towards certification and success!\n\n \n\n	To prepare\, visit the link below for more details: https://development.ohio.gov/business/minority-business/business-certifications/office-of-business-certifications\n	To access the Required Documents Checklist\, click here: https://bit.ly/3X11LAB\n	Download Affidavit: https://bit.ly/3xrvAwC\n	Download Unit Certificate: https://bit.ly/3I3eR81\n	Download Unit Journal: https://bit.ly/3IuqtlD\n	Please bring the required documents with you for review by a certification specialist.\n\n \n\nQuestions? Send an email to mbac@cul.org or call 614-372-2358.\n\nSponsored by the Minority Business Assistance Center hosted by the Columbus Urban League.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Are you a small business owner looking to expand your opportunities and grow your business? Join the Columbus Minority Business Assistance Center for a presentation on how the State of Ohio offers valuable certifications that can help you gain a competitive edge. Click the link on the right side to register.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Our Certification Bootcamp is designed to guide you through the process of obtaining these certifications\, including </span></span><span style="color:#B22222\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><strong>Minority Business Enterprise</strong></span></span><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"> (MBE)\, </span></span><span style="color:#B22222\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><strong>Women Business Enterprise</strong></span></span><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"> (WBE)\,</span></span><span style="color:#B22222\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"> <strong>Veteran Friendly Business Enterprise</strong></span></span><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">\, and </span></span><span style="color:#B22222\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"><strong>Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity</strong></span></span><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;"> (EDGE).</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Tonya Boucher of Huntington Bank will also be present\, providing details on other local small business resources including access to capital such as Lift Local.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Guests are encouraged to bring their required documents (digital or paper) for review during this event. Certification Specialists will be available for document review after the presentation. Please use the link below to obtain a checklist of these requirements. Guests will also have the opportunity to schedule consultations at a later date that can include document review at that time.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#B22222\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Who Should Attend?</span></strong></span>\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Small business owners and entrepreneurs</span></li>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Minority\, women\, and veteran business owners</span></li>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Anyone looking to understand the certification process and its benefits</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#B22222\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">What Will Be Covered?</span></strong></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Detailed overview of each certification: MBE\, WBE\, Veteran Friendly\, and EDGE</span></li>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Tips for preparing and submitting your application</span></li>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Understanding the benefits and opportunities that come with certification</span></li>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Networking opportunities with other business owners and certification experts</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#B22222\;"><strong><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Why Should I Certify My Business?</span></strong></span>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Access to New Opportunities</span></li>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Increased Visibility</span></li>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Support and Resources</span></li>\n	<li style="color:#0D0D0D\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Competitive Advantage</span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Don&#39\;t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level. Register today and start your journey towards certification and success!</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<ul>\n	<li style="margin-bottom:0in\;background:white\;"><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">To prepare\, visit the link below for more details:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="color:black\;"><a href="https://development.ohio.gov/business/minority-business/business-certifications/office-of-business-certifications" target="_blank" title="https://development.ohio.gov/business/minority-business/business-certifications/office-of-business-certifications"><span style="color:blue\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">https://development.ohio.gov/business/minority-business/business-certifications/office-of-business-certifications</span></span></a></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-bottom:0in\;background:white\;"><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">To access the Required Documents Checklist\, click here:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="color:black\;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3X11LAB" target="_blank" title="https://bit.ly/3X11LAB"><span style="color:blue\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">https://bit.ly/3X11LAB</span></span></a></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-bottom:0in\;background:white\;"><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Download Affidavit:&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="color:black\;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3xrvAwC" target="_blank" title="https://bit.ly/3xrvAwC"><span style="color:blue\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">https://bit.ly/3xrvAwC</span></span></a></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-bottom:0in\;background:white\;"><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Download Unit Certificate:</span></span>&nbsp\;<span style="color:black\;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3I3eR81" target="_blank" title="https://bit.ly/3I3eR81"><span style="color:blue\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">https://bit.ly/3I3eR81</span></span></a></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-bottom:0in\;background:white\;"><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Download Unit Journal:</span></span>&nbsp\;<span style="color:black\;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3IuqtlD" target="_blank" title="https://bit.ly/3IuqtlD"><span style="color:blue\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">https://bit.ly/3IuqtlD</span></span></a></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-bottom:0in\;background:white\;"><span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Please bring the required documents with you for review by a certification specialist.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Questions? Send an email to </span></span><span style="color:black\;"><a href="mailto:mbac@cul.org"><span style="color:#0066FF\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">mbac@cul.org</span></span></a></span> <span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">or call <strong>614-372-2358</strong>.</span></span><br />\n<span style="color:#0D0D0D\;"><span style="font-family:calibri\,sans-serif\;">Sponsored by the Minority Business Assistance Center hosted by the Columbus Urban League.</span></span>
LOCATION:Knox County Chamber of Commerce 501 South Main Street Mount Vernon\, Ohio
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