May 8, 2021

DBE SERVICE CENTER

The Blackbottom Group Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Center, certified as a DBE, provides a suite of convenient services designed to facilitate connections between small businesses and large corporations. Here’s an outline of the services we offer:

For Small Businesses:

  1. Certification Assistance:
    • DBE Certification Support: Guidance through the application process to obtain DBE certification.
    • Documentation Help: Assistance with preparing and organizing required documentation.
  2. Business Development:
    • Strategic Consulting: Expert advice on business growth strategies and operational improvements.
    • Training Programs: Workshops and seminars on topics such as contract bidding, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
  3. Networking Opportunities:
    • Business Matchmaking: Facilitating introductions and connections with large corporations and potential clients.
    • Networking Events: Hosting events to build relationships with industry leaders and other businesses.
  4. Proposal and Bid Assistance:
    • Bid Matching Services: Identifying relevant contract opportunities and matching them with the capabilities of small businesses.
    • Proposal Support: Helping businesses prepare competitive grants proposals and respond to RFPs (Request for Proposals).
  5. Marketing and Visibility:
    • Brand Development: Assisting with creating and refining business branding and marketing strategies.
    • Exposure Opportunities: Providing platforms for businesses to showcase their services and capabilities to larger corporations.
  6. Financial Assistance:
    • Funding Guidance: Information on grants, loans, and other financial resources available for small businesses.
    • Financial Planning Advice: Support in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.

For Large Corporations:

  1. Supplier Diversity Programs:
    • DBE Integration: Assisting corporations in identifying and integrating DBE suppliers into their supply chain.
    • Diversity Program Development: Consulting on the creation and implementation of supplier diversity programs.
  2. Contracting Opportunities:
    • DBE Vendor Listings: Providing access to a curated list of DBE-certified businesses for procurement and contracting needs.
    • Prequalification Support: Assisting in the vetting and prequalification of DBE suppliers.
  3. Partnership Facilitation:
    • Collaboration Opportunities: Facilitating partnerships between large corporations and small DBE businesses.
    • Joint Ventures: Supporting the formation of joint ventures and strategic alliances.
  4. Training and Education:
    • Supplier Development: Offering training for DBE suppliers to meet the standards and expectations of large corporations.
    • Workshops and Seminars: Organizing events on best practices in supplier management and diversity.
  5. Compliance and Reporting:
    • Regulatory Compliance: Assisting with compliance requirements related to DBE participation and reporting.
    • Performance Tracking: Providing tools and resources for monitoring and reporting on DBE engagement and performance.

By providing these services, the Blackbottom Group DBE Center helps small businesses grow and succeed while also enabling large corporations to fulfill their diversity and inclusion goals effectively.

We provide a diverse range of personal, municipal, federal, and state business services. Doing business with various governmental agencies can be challenging. As a non-profit Community Development Entity (CDE), we connect individuals and entrepreneurs with a comprehensive suite of business-related resources and services as we assist you with preparing related documents. Our mission is to foster synergies by combining various professional values, with a primary focus on delivering value-driven services that enhance client worth, business opportunities, and growth potential. We aim to maintain our reputation as a community leader, known for delivering high-quality, timely professional services through a multidisciplinary approach. The desire for autonomy and entrepreneurship has led an increasing number of individuals to embark on their own business ventures. Those with the necessary skills for a service-based business should seriously consider taking this entrepreneurial leap. We also offer a wide range of personal and document preparation services for individuals and businesses.

Business Services Free Consultation (313) 818-3311 Includes:

1. Business Formation

2. Business Planning

3. Business Taxes

4. EB-5 Investments

5. Doing Business With The Government (Contracting) DBE MBE

6. Business Operations Technology Systems

7. Grant Management