City of Worcester Diverse Business Certification Program Info Session

Join the City of Worcester and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce to learn about how your business might be eligible to receive $5,000.00 in grant funding by the Executive Office of Economic Development Business Development Division American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) ARPA Diverse Business Certification Program.

The City of Worcester has $550,000 in ARPA funding to establish the Diverse Business Certification Grant Program to encourage greater certification through the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office and/or other recognized third-party organizations for small business owners in the City representing diverse populations.

 The objective of this program is to:

 • Grow the total number of certified small businesses and of newly certified small businesses located within the city, particularly for minority and women-owned small businesses.

 • Assist with registration and address obstacles frequently encountered by minority and women-owned businesses when seeking government contracts and resources.

• Help small businesses be better positioned for contracting opportunities with government entities, institutions, and other businesses.