mwaa.com - 2025 MWAA Small Business University Course Application

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), in collaboration with Howard University's District of Columbia Small Business Development Lead Center, is launching the 2025 Small Business University Executive Certificate Program. This initiative is specifically tailored to support Small Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (SLDBE) in achieving high growth and increasing their capacity to qualify for prime contracts.

Program Details:

Location: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Two Potomac Yard, 2733 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM every Thursday

Duration: January 23, 2025 – April 17, 2025

Course Topics:

How to do business with the Airports Authority
Marketing to the Government
Cost Estimation
Financing Growth
Proposal Writing

These comprehensive topics are aimed at equipping participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to enhance their business operations, effectively market to government agencies, manage finances for growth, and successfully write proposals.

Criteria:

Must be a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE)
Minimum of two (2) full- or part-time employees
Annual revenue of at least $300K
Minium of two (2) references
Successfully worked on a minimum of two (2) projects in areas of expertise

The program is free of charge and will be delivered over thirteen (13) weeks. Participants will commit to 6-hour classroom sessions one day a week. Acceptance and graduation require 100% attendance in the program and a signed agreement to adhere with program guidelines.

***Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE)***

If you are not currently a Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) and are interested in learning more about our certification program, please visit the following link for more details: mwaa.com - DSD Program Overview

Business Name:

First Name:

Last Name:

Applicant Title:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Gender:

Ethnicity:

WHAT INDUSTRY DOES YOUR FIRM OPERATE UNDER:

Briefly describe the services your firm offers:

Are you certified as SLBE?

List two most recent clients and briefly describe the associated scope of work performed and contract value for each.

Number of years in Business:

Total revenue for 2022:

Total Revenue for 2023:

Number of employees:

What makes you an ideal candidate for this program?

REFERENCES 1:

Name:

RELATIONSHIP:

Phone Number

Email Address:

REFERENCES 2:

Name:

RELATIONSHIP:

Phone Number

Email Address:

Application Deadline: November 21st, 2024

Please reach out to Jordan Harkless at [email protected] with any questions regarding your application.

Disclaimer: By submitting this application, you agree that the data provided in this survey will enter your company for consideration and evaluation to participate in the MWAA Small Business University Certificate Program. Submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the program. Additionally, participation in the program does not guarantee contracts with the Airports Authority.