In the year 2000, the center's firms garnered more than 2,077 separate contract awards from government agencies. Although the center's main office is located in Newark, it operates satellite offices in Trenton, Mount Holly and Atlantic City. The first step begins by educating small business owners so that they can sell to a government agency. Then they are trained as to what marketing tools are available to level the playing field for small businesses. Certification, as well as registration, can be a confusing and expensive process.
Private attorneys charge hundreds of dollars to help a client become certified.
Sadly, from what I've seen, they often do not succeed. We have a 98 percent success rate. The center also helps business owners expand their definition of customers.