Join us (virtually) on Tuesday, January 23rd as Launchpad will host Ken Evans, the Community Programs Advisor at M.Y.S. Firm, to discuss the launch of the Diversity Certified Program, which supports eligible minority-owned businesses in their pathway to becoming certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) or Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), increasing their likelihood for contract success. 

This Diversity Certified program will help 200 small, minority-owned businesses in Southern Nevada impacted by COVID. The program will remain open until June 2024 or until all allotted spots are filled.

Please register for ONE online ZOOM session:
Morning Session 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 
Afternoon Session 1:00- 2:00p.m.

If a business is accepted into the Diversity Certified program, the company will receive free technical assistance as well as financial assistance with MBE certification fees. 

• 51% minority-owned,
• Have 50 or fewer employees
• Be headquartered in Southern Nevada
• Report gross sales that do not exceed $1,000,000 in the previous calendar year
• Have experienced a negative economic impact as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic 

Ken Evans, Community Program Advisor - M.Y.S. Firm
Ken Evans has over 35 years of design, construction management, project management, managerial and leadership experience in the engineering and construction industry and as an Air Force Officer.  He serves as M.Y.S. Firm’s community programs advisor, responsible for strategic partnership development, client consultation, program design, and government relations. In this role, Ken works internally and externally to advise on community strategies and has been instrumental in marketing the Diversity Certified program to the community.