Join us Thursday, May 7th for an evening focused on certification and contracting opportunities.
Opening with a Mandatory Overview Session for VWEC’s Coffee & Contract Certification Program and candidates interested in one of the final six program slots.
Our final half hour will be devoted to learning about current Dallas ISD Contract Opportunities and changes made to assist with submitting proposals.
Coffee & Contract Certification Program Details
We are excited to reopen the candidate selection process for Coffee & Contracts, to identify our final six candidates.
We have learned from our initial call and are have streamlined this process to ensure clarity of information and application ease.
1) Interested candidates must attend our Program Overview Session this Thursday;
2) Please review the program details below and ensure you qualify for certification;
3) Note you will two additional weeks to submit the required certification documents (see the link below)
After confirming you are eligible, the next step in the certification process is to gather the WBENC documentation required . You will be required to have a complete package submitted and reviewed by our judges, who will then contact you to schedule an interview.
If you are selected during the interview process, you will then need to complete the online WBENC Application. Afterwards, email Ms. Small, who will conduct a final review of the online application; and if everything is in order, make the online payment of the non-refundable fee to the Women Business Council for certification.
The annual fee for certification is based on the applicant’s gross revenue and this program does not support candidates with gross revenues above $250K.
For this program 70% of the candidates must be women veteran-owned businesses or military spouses, and proof of the same must be provided during the interview process. Approved documentation includes DD214, TVC Verification Letter, and any valid Military ID all corresponding with the ownership name presented on business credentials.
All final candidates will sign a VWEC Program Contract outlining the terms of the program.
If you have any additional questions, please present them at the Program Overview Session.
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Please review the following links to helpful information regarding the WBE certification qualification and processing as you prepare for your interview.
WBENC Standards and Procedures
To qualify as a WBE, a business must demonstrate that the company is at least 51% owned, controlled and operated by a woman or women.
What does that mean?
· the female’s majority ownership and unilateral control must be clearly stated in the company’s ownership and governing documents,
· the governing documents must not contain provisions which would restrict the female owner’s authorities or control,
· the women owners must possess the right to all customary incidents of ownership (e.g., ability to transfer ownership, title possession, enter binding agreements, make expenditures, etc.),
· the female owner’s experience and expertise must be integral to the company’s viability and evidenced in her resume,
· she must hold the highest officer position in the company as defined by the company’s governing documents,
· she must be actively involved in the daily operation and management of the company,
· she must be a US Citizen or Legal Resident Alien.