The Small and Emerging Business team invites you to attend the webinar, “Securing and Leveraging Business Certifications: Benefits and Case Studies,” on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
The webinar demystifies the certification process and helps small and emerging businesses better understand how certifications can support business development, credibility, and long-term growth.
The webinar will cover the following certifications:
- State of Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP)
- City of Chicago Certification Programs
- Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)
Attendees will leave with practical tips to identify the most relevant certifications, find resources for each certification, prepare application materials, manage an often administratively challenging process, and avoid common pitfalls.
Presenters:
- Derrius Quarles – EcoHealth Strategies
- Eric Pryor – Pryor Contracting, LLC
Agenda:
- Presenter Introduction
- Demystifying Certifications: Which Certification is Best for You?
- Tips and Resources: How Certifications Support Business Growth
- Case Studies: How Certification Benefited Actual Businesses
Q&A
Register to attend the webinar!
Questions? Contact Jan Gudell, Associate Director, Illinois Solar for All, at jan.gudell@elevatenp.org.
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