Program Overview
The Wilmington Group will leverage our partnerships with community agencies and lending institutions to support Women/Minority owned business entities (W/MBEs). Our vision is to provide opportunities for smaller subcontractors to bid on projects for which they may not otherwise qualify.
Business
Consultation
Our leadership team and staff will work directly with public and private partners to provide technical assistance to participating W/MBEs.
We will deliver an effective array of capacity building services that enables each company to be profitable and competitive.
We will help participating businesses focus on their trade, while the Wilmington Group manages their daily work flow, preparing them to scale up at their own pace.
Educational
Workshops
We will provide in-depth educational workshops in:
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DCAMM Certification/ SDO Certification
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Section 3 Certifications
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DUN & Bradstreet Registration
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Bonding & Insurance requirements
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AIA Payment Application process
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Municipal bid process
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Capital lender requirements and expectations
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Ethical self promotion--Branding, Marketing, Digital Presence
Technical
Support
We will provide participating W/MBE’s with:
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Access to the program's revolving line of credit based on secured municipal contracts
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We will provide assistance with obtaining state and federal business certifications
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Direct business technical assistance to support routine administrative duties.
Why it matters...
Many small businesses don’t attempt to bid on work with government institutions due to the complexity of administrative requirements and longer payment cycles...
The access WE provide to:
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A revolving line of credit
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Back-office support
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Education and training
Allows YOU to:
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Bid with confidence
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Grow your project resume​
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Focus on your core business - the work you do best, everyday
