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Small business program certification for the State of MN

Is your small business at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by women, ethnic minorities, veterans or persons with disabilities? Or is your small business located in an economically disadvantaged Minnesota county?

If so, attend this session to learn about the state’s Small Business Procurement Program and the benefits of certification, including receiving preferences when responding to state opportunities, being hired without going through a competitive procurement process by state agency buyers for use on certain contracts under $100,000,and being listed in the public Directory of Certified Businesses. Learn more about the Program and how to apply for certification in this workshop.

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Small business program certification for the State of MN

Date

December 16, 2025

Time

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Location

Online

Presented by

MNSBIR, Inc.

Cost

no-cost

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