Certifying as a women-owned business is an important step in the federal procurement process. Getting the right information before you start can save you time and money.
Join the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce for an overview of our exclusive Certification Assist Program. USWCC | Certification Assist provides a great option to help your firm prepare for the certification process.
This meeting will provide an overview of the Certification Assist Program, a detailed review of the process, and explain how our Certification Assist team can help ensure you are prepared to formally apply for the SBA’s WOSB/EDWOSB Certification Program.
Our USWCC | Certification Assist Team helps you:
Organize your documents and prepare the application document.
Troubleshoot potential issues with preparation or eligibility.
Answer questions before you file your application.
After you complete the USWCC | Certification Assist process, you may either:
Apply for third-party certification with the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce processing center.
Apply for certification with the SBA or another third-party certifier (after applying the assistance of USWCC | Certification Assist team).
Determine not to apply for certification — or wait to apply (due to eligibility issues discovered during the USWCC | Certification Assist process)
Date & Time
Web Conference Meeting: Tuesday. Febuary 18, 2025| 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM EST
Registration
Fees
Registration fees are based on membership level. Members and non-members are welcome.
Fees for this meeting are as follows:
Complimentary: Supplier Members, Business Members, and Advocate Members
$20: Individual and Non-Members
Complimentary: Government Agency and Large Prime Contractor Representatives (as approved by USWCC)
If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.
Presenter
Charmagne Manning
President
The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce
Charmagne Manning is the President of the The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce (USWCC). Ms. Manning has effectively leveraged her professional experience which includes extensive Local Government knowledge and personal business ownership to assist women and other small business owners grow their interests. No matter which hat she’s wearing, her goal is simple – to empower small business leaders to start and develop successful businesses while advancing related government policy.
Charmagne brings more than 20 years of experience relevant to any small business or entrepreneur. Ms. Manning’s previous contributions include vast experience in developing and operating various service-related businesses in several markets – from construction management, hospitality, and personal care service, to governmental services and non-profits. Additionally, Ms. Manning enjoyed a lengthy career while serving in multiple positions within Local Government. With her wealth of entrepreneurial experience coupled with her vast knowledge of the interworking of local government, she is able to extend a steady and knowledgeable hand to assist business owners and stakeholders toward the advancement of small businesses.
Ms. Manning attended the John Scott Daily Institute of Government at Florida State University where she became an Internationally Certified Municipal Clerk. In the course of personal business development over the years, additional education was obtained through Santa Fe College and North Florida Technical College.
Charmagne is a Florida native, born in West Palm Beach, FL who later relocated to Gainesville, FL as the youngest child of her large 11-member family and the proud mother of 2 bright children.
Presented by the Small Business Alliance of Government Contractors.