Opportunity Unlock: Advantage Valley’s Business Certification Program
Advantage Valley, Inc. has launched a program to help entrepreneurs like you obtain the business certification needed to grow your company! We understand that the certification process can be time-consuming, costly, and complex, so we are committed to simplifying the process. Through personalized coaching, educational resources, and financial assistance, we will provide the hands-on support necessary to help your business get certified and grow.
Program Qualifications
Are you a woman, person of color, or veteran entrepreneur looking to grow your business, expand your customer base, and increase sales? Are you an owner of a growth-oriented business based in Boone, Cabell, Clay, Jackson, Lincoln, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam or Wayne County? If so, Advantage Valley’s Business Certification Program is designed just for you!
The Value of Certification
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Access to competitive set-aside corporate and/or government contracts.
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Open up business opportunities to new markets.
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Gain special attention from procurement professionals.
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Stand out at trade shows/supply chain events by marketing certifications.
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Networking and educational opportunities through certifying agencies.
The Value of Advantage Valley’s Business Certification Program
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One-on-one Coaching: Work closely with our expert consultant Sammi Williams.
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Certification Assessment: Learn which certifications are right for your business (State, Federal, or Third-Party).
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Tailored Guidance: Receive personalized advice through the certification process.
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Opportunity Unlock: Unlock contracting opportunities through certification.
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Post-Certification Support: Learn how to leverage your certification to its full potential.
Program Details
Our goal is to offer 30 local businesses assistance as they work to earn a business certification. As a program participant, you will receive 10 hours of one-on-one coaching sessions with our expert certification consultant, Sammi Williams of 628 Digital Design. Sammi will not only help you understand which certification is right for your business, she will take your company through the certification process for you. After certification, you’ll also receive continued support to help you fully leverage your new designation for business growth.
In addition, we will offer regular Business Certification Workshops throughout the region to help you maximize your certification. These workshops provide step-by-step guidance on obtaining your certification, the importance of certification for business growth, and how to use your certification to access contracting opportunities and market your business to larger organizations and government agencies. Stay tuned for future workshop dates!
How to get started?
The next Business Certification Workshop will be held on November 19th in Putnam County. Register here.
Contact Marjorie Cooke at Advantage Valley at Marjorie@advantagevalley.com or 304-352-1165 with questions or to register.
Boone County
Boone County Community & Economic Development Corporation
Kris Mitchell
(304) 369-9127
director@boonecountywv.org
Clay County or Kanawha County
Charleston Area Alliance
Victoria Russo
(304) 340-4253
vrusso@charlestonareaalliance.org
Cabell County or Wayne County
Huntington Area Development Corporation
Michaela Williamson
(304) 525-1161
mwilliamson@hadco.org
Jackson County
Jackson County Development Authority
Veronica Lewis
(304) 372-1151
Veronica.lewis@jcda.org
Lincoln County
Lincoln County Economic Development Authority
Tommy Adkins
(304) 824-3838
tommy@lincolneda.com



