SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

Event description

The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2050, 55 percent of the population will be composed of minorities. This means that our small businesses will be more diverse, and inclusion will be a critical component of business. The federal government and many corporations remain committed to do the right thing through greater diversity and inclusion of suppliers. This workshop explores certifications at the corporate, federal, state, and local government levels. You will also learn how to utilize them to improve your bottom line.

Presented by: Spelile Bouvier is a Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS) for the 8(a) program with the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office. As a BOS, she assists small companies with business development. She also designs and conducts outreach and training to strengthen and improve contracting opportunities. Formerly, she worked as a Business Development Specialist with Cross Timbers Apex Accelerator where she specialized in cybersecurity compliance, certifications, capability statement reviews, and LinkedIn.

Spelile is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is the author of two bilingual children’s books and enjoys travelling, ballroom dancing, family time, and making and eating international cuisine.