We have teamed up with the R.I. Minority Business Enterprise Office so artists, and small arts and culture organization can learn more about business certifications by state and government units, which are looking to contract with you. We know that there is a need among government agencies for graphic designers, photographers, videographers, etc. By getting certified, you may get more work and/or make key contacts to help you grow your business.
If you are curious about the various state business certifications, please attend our two-webinar series/information sessions to learn more about certifications. Both sessions will be presented in English and Spanish.
For the first session, the English version is on Friday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m., and the Spanish session is at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24.
Certifications covered in the session
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
- Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)
- U.S. DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
- Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)
To RSVP for the English session, click here.
For the Spanish session, click here.
Series No. 2
The second in the series will be a question-by-question walk through of the applications for the Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise. This deep dive into the applications will be on Friday, May 26, at 10 a.m. in English, and at 2 p.m. on May 26, in Spanish.
To RSVP for the English, click here.
For Spanish, click here.