Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) Program
Becker Digital recently completed the Veteran Institute Procurement (VIP) START Program, a comprehensive training and certification program that helps Veteran-owned businesses strengthen their ability to win government contracts and do business with both military and civilian agencies.
On April 20, 2023, Becker Digital was one of 55 businesses from 18 states to graduate from the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) START Program.
“The VIP Program provided our company with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to elevate our small business to the next-level of public sector capabilities. Government contracting is a challenging and highly-competitive sector, built on trust and excellence. VIP’s world-class program, specifically designed for veterans, positions the next generation of veteran-owned government contracting firms for success. I would highly recommend the VIP Program to any veteran interested in starting their own business and supporting the United States government and military through their work.” – Jeremy Becker, CEO of Becker Digital, Retired U.S. Army Officer, and 2023 VIP Graduate
The first of its kind in the nation, VIP START is facilitated by subject matter experts from industry and government with a goal of increasing the participants’ ability to win and maintain government contracts. VIP START participants receive hands-on market-based instruction that helps establish best business practices for federal government contracting. There are over 20 topics taught, including law, accounting, insurance, human resources, marketing, and proposals.
"We are honored to give back to the men and women who served our country by providing them with the tools they need to succeed as government contractors," said Barbara Ashe, President of the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation. “We hope this training fosters their success as businesses and employers.”
VIP START is a three-day, 27-hour comprehensive certification program. Participants must be a C-level leader in a Veteran-owned small business operating for at least one year with one year of revenue generation; owner must be a W-2 in their company or full-time employee and spend 100% of their time in their business. VIP START is fully funded by the Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation, partnerships with SBA, Lockheed Martin, the State of Maryland, and VIP sponsors. For additional information, please visit www.NationalVIP.org
About Becker Digital:
Founded in 2015, Becker Digital is a veteran-owned consulting firm that provides customized services to mission-driven organizations. We specialize in bridging divides between public sector organizations and the diverse communities they serve. Digital strategy, program support, management, and marketing consulting are our areas of expertise. Our company delivers high-quality services to government agencies and nonprofit organizations seeking to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about how digital marketing can enhance your organization’s mission.
Becker Digital is proud to be a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Business, and Virginia SWaM-certified (Micro, Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) Business.