This 90-minute in-person workshop will be a working session, designed to demystify the certification process for businesses seeking to operate more competitively within New Jersey and beyond. Participants will receive clear, actionable guidance on obtaining key state-level certifications—including Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE), and Veteran-Owned Business certifications. The session will walk through eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and the application and renewal processes. Attendees will also learn how these designations can expand access to government-funded procurement opportunities and enhance credibility with private sector clients.
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a. Briefly describe the firm’s major field(s) of operation;
b. Articles of incorporation, corporation by-laws, certificate of formation, partnership agreements, and joint venture agreements;
c. Names and addresses of members and officers of the business and board of directors in the case of corporations;
d. Names and addresses of capital investors and the amount of capital contributed. Gifted ownership shall not be considered;
e. Firm federal and state tax returns for the past three consecutive years;
f. Most current income statements and balance sheets;
g. Resumes of all principals, partners, officers and/or key employees of the firm. Show home address, telephone number, education, training and employment dates;
h. Number of shares of all classes of stock issued, and stock outstanding in the case of a corporation;
i. Proof of ethnicity and gender (i.e. Photo ID, driver’s license, birth certificate, passport and /or green card);
j. The affiliation of the firm or any of its owners, officers or directors with any other business entity;
k. A complete list of major and real personal property holding of the firm;
l. A complete listing and copy of signature cards for all banking institutions with which the firm is affiliated;
m. A complete listing of previously attained certifications and listing of all legal entities which denied certifications;
n. Copies of office lease/rental agreements or deeds, and mortgages when home based
The APEX Accelerator Teamwill discuss the free services offered to small business owners when exploring government contracting opportunities.