Background

The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce (PGCOC) is dedicated to fostering a thriving economic environment for businesses in Prince George’s County, enhancing the overall quality of life for its residents. As part of this mission, PGCOC has partnered with CareFirst and FSC First on equity and inclusion grants aimed at creating new opportunities for local businesses. This innovative procurement program is designed to help businesses in Prince George’s County become suppliers to CareFirst, FSC First and other large corporations in the area. Click here to see CareFirst’s commitment to supplier diversity. Click here to learn about FSC First’s core values.

Program Overview
This six-month training program takes under-served small businesses through all the steps to be eligible and apply for procurement opportunities with CareFirst, FSC First, Clark Construction, Pepco, Industrial Bank, Turner Construction, Hensel Phelps, and Luminus Health. Participants will be certified as a minority supplier through the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council. Their first year membership will be covered in the program.

Expectations
Participants will: 

• Attend in-person three-hour workshops over the course of six (6) months (one workshop per month)
• Attend graduation
• Complete the all the steps and provided required documentation for graduation
• Complete a baseline and post-program assessment
• Complete a check-in survey one
  year post graduation