At PPR Strategies, we strive to add value to your organization, community, and small business–and to ours along the way. Our recent Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification feels like we’ve gained a superpower!
I know what you’re thinking: “That’s nice, but what does a certificate really do?” Pull up a chair and settle in, because this isn’t just about ticking a box. This is how we unlock a new world of opportunity and impact for PPR Strategies and the clients we serve!
When Paper Becomes Power
We MBEs (see what I did there?) are collaborative, clever thinkers who bring unique approaches to problems that need solving. Small businesses like ours traditionally operate with lean, mighty teams who are focused and agile. Our business savvy and size lend themselves to quick turnarounds, innovative solutions, and more creative ways of doing business that larger firms might overlook. Other benefits include:
- Opening Doors (Literally!): Just like that, we’re eligible for contracts and opportunities that were previously out of reach. This isn’t just about bigger projects; it’s about partnering with new agencies to maximize problem-solving abilities for our clients, expanding our reach, and demonstrating our expertise on a broader scale.
- Receiving Street Cred: Securing this certification wasn’t a walk in the park; it was a steady hike up a mountain that often left us catching our breath. This process demanded a deep dive into our firm’s operations and a clear demonstration of our capabilities. That’s why we’re grinning ear to ear in social media selfies while holding the certificate. Right now, we’re enjoying the validation–and the view!
- Strengthening Communities and Economies: This certification is a win for the communities and businesses we support. We’re creating new opportunities, developing real-time solutions, and demonstrating that small, woman-owned businesses power progress.
- Expanding Visibility: MBE certification is a tool to compete for prime contracts as a small business. It’s the equivalent of wearing a flashing neon sign that says, “Hey, talented folks, we’re here, we’re qualified, and we’re ready to slay!”
- Broadening Networks: This certification often comes with access to exclusive networking events, workshops, and resources tailored for MBEs. Now we have a seat at the table alongside other talented businesses, sharing insights, forging partnerships, learning, and growing.
Our Commitment = Same, Our Excellence = Amplified
While our shiny new certification throws open doors, it’s an amplifier, not a reinvention of who we are. As a team, we’re driven by the belief that every organization, business, and community has the potential to thrive when the right people are in the right places. This makes our collaborations even more powerful.
Are you an MBE-certified business? If so, how has this distinction benefited your business? If this blog inspired you to start the process, we encourage you to go for it (tip: keep water, band-aids, and power bars in tow)! No matter where you are on the journey, I want to hear all about it. Drop me a line!
