| Women and minorities continue to have problems securing government contracts. Although great effort has been placed on certification training through government programs and other organizations, the early bird is simply not catching the worm. According to EDG research, once the WMBE has been approved for certification, the business owner is unsure of how to secure the actual contract. Becoming a certified Women & Minority Business Enterprise is just the first step in securing an WMBE contract with the Government or large corporation. It takes a great deal of time, research and preparation time to even be considered in the procurement process. WMBEs must understand that they will not receive a contract simply because they are certified. Neither will they receive the bid simply because the government has set aside a dollar amount to spend with women and minority business owners. The women & minority business owners still need to submit a competitive bid in the appropriate manner with the correct information. At times giving the proper wording, is a struggle within itself. Securing one significant bid could increase an MBE's sales receipts by millions. Once the sales receipts of MBEs begin to increase, employment opportunities increase. |
| Once employment opportunities increase, minority communities become viable and economically self-sufficient. Most mainstream businesses, white owned establishments have great successes due to their successes in securing contracts with the government & or large corporations. In effort to help more Women & Minorities secure government contracts, EDG is introducing a pilot program to represent business owners in the contracting process. The pilot for the program will begin September 15, 2006. EDG's goal is to help business owners: 1.) Understand what to do after becoming certified. 2.) How to be competitive and how to submit the proposal. If you would like assistance with securing government or corporate contracts for your business apply here For more information on how to work with EDG to secure government & corporate contracts contact Michelle Brown, Regional V.P. Business Programs & Services (480) 430-5244. |
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