• National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) (map)
  • 3201 E. Colonial Drive Suite A-20
  • Orlando, FL 32803

Are you interested in certifying your woman-owned business? What benefits will you receive? Will it give you an edge? How long will it take, and what’s the best way to get started?

If you know that certification will boost your business but you don’t know where to start, this workshop is for you. We’ll start with a panel of experts to discuss the certification process and answer your questions, and for those who bring their prepared application and documentation, our experts will be available to review their materials to ensure they are ready to apply!

Cost is FREE for members and $25 for nonmembers. Register today, and watch for the list of documentation needed for certification soon. Lunch will be provided.

Have you registered to attend? Here is a list of items to assemble, if you’d like to meet with one of our experts and ensure you are prepared to apply for certification.

Recommended list from the Florida Office of Supplier Diversity.

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Required documents for Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC).

  • Certification Criteria More information here.

    • United States citizen.

    • Minority businesses must be at least 51% minority-owned operated and controlled.

    • Must be a profit enterprise and physically located in the U. S. or its trust territories.

    • Management and daily operations must be exercised by the minority ownership member(s).

  • Required documentation:(documents will vary by business types – below is a sample for corporations)

    • The History of Business

    • Certificate of Incorporation

    • Articles of Incorporation

    • Stock Certificates and Stock Ledger

    • Minutes to Board of Director’s meetings as well as Shareholder’s meetings

    • Bylaws (executed and attested) and Amendments (if applicable)

    • All agreement(s) pertaining to ownership, operation, and control of the business

    • Business cards that list appropriate corporate titles, copies of resumes, copy of driver’s licenses and proof of US Citizenship (Birth certificates or U.S. Passports only) for all Principals

    • Corporate Bank Resolution Agreement(s) to include Bank Signature Card(s)

    • Business Lease Agreement(s) (and Security Deeds if home-based)

    • Proof of general liability insurance and in some cases bonding

    • Copies of the businesses’ cancelled checks