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The Power of DBE and MBE Certification for Reino Art: Opening Doors to Government and Corporate Projects in Illinois
For businesses like Reino Art, the creative powerhouse founded by Yoshua Orozco, obtaining Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certifications in Illinois has become a transformative milestone. These certifications are unlocking new opportunities, allowing government agencies and corporations to engage with minority-owned businesses while simultaneously achieving their diversity and inclusion objectives.
The Impact of Certification on Reino Art
Reino Art , a Chicago-based photography and video production company, is known for delivering stunning, affordable visuals. From captivating imagery to compelling video storytelling, their team of award-winning writers, producers, sound and lighting engineers are experts at capturing the essence of individuals, brands, businesses, and special events.
Not only being a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) but by becoming DBE and MBE certified, Reino Art has opened new doors to partnerships with large corporations and government bodies. Certified businesses like Reino Art can now compete for contracts with the Chicago Transit Authority Chicago Department of Transportation City of Chicago. These entities prioritize working with certified minority businesses, ensuring diverse suppliers have a chance to contribute their skills and expertise to significant projects.
How Certification Benefits Corporations and Government Agencies
Government and corporations often face the challenge of finding diverse vendors who meet their high standards for quality, innovation, and reliability. By engaging certified businesses like Reino Art, they can address these gaps while meeting their supplier diversity targets. Reino Art’s exceptional production capabilities provide clients with memorable visual stories, helping agencies and companies enhance their communications through powerful imagery and professional video content.
For example, Illinois and Cook County allocate portions of their budgets to minority-owned businesses for projects ranging from event production to promotional campaigns. By hiring certified businesses like Reino Art, these agencies can not only fulfill their diversity requirements but also leverage Reino Art’s cutting-edge approach to visual storytelling.
DiversityBid Network: A Key Player in Reino Art’s Success
The road to certification can be complex and time-consuming, but platforms like DiversityBid Network simplify the process. Through their assistance, Reino Art navigated the certification process, ensuring all requirements were met efficiently.
DiversityBid Network support allowed Reino Art to become certified as a DBE and MBE, which has proven instrumental in expanding its reach within Illinois.
This support has made it easier for Reino Art to bid on projects across Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago. Now, the company can partner with public and private entities on creative projects that align with its strengths in video production, drone photography, and visual storytelling.
What are the benefits......for EVERYONE?!
Economic Empowerment and Job Creation
When local governments partner with certified businesses, they directly invest in the community’s economic growth. Minority-owned businesses often hire from within the local community, helping to create jobs, reduce unemployment, and stimulate local economies. For companies like Reino Art, this translates into more opportunities to expand and bring on new team members, offering skilled professionals in photography, video production, and technology an avenue to thrive.
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Strengthening the Supplier Diversity Pipeline
Partnering with DBE and MBE-certified businesses strengthens the supplier diversity pipeline. Governments and corporations often have mandates to allocate a portion of their contracts to minority-owned businesses. By working with certified companies like Reino Art, these entities contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive economy, which reflects the diversity of the local population. This also encourages other minority-owned businesses to seek certification and engage in public and private sector opportunities, further expanding the pool of qualified vendors.
Fostering Innovation and Creativity
Businesses like Reino Art, with their unique cultural perspectives and innovative approach to visual storytelling, bring fresh ideas to the table. Government and community projects that utilize minority-owned businesses benefit from creative solutions that might not come from traditional, non-local vendors. For example, Reino Art’s expertise in drone photography and dynamic video production can add an artistic edge to projects like tourism campaigns, city branding, or cultural events, making them more engaging and memorable.
Enhancing Community Engagement
Local governments have a responsibility to engage with and reflect the communities they serve. Working with minority-owned businesses like #ReinoArt allows governments to better connect with their communities, ensuring that projects resonate with the diverse populations they aim to serve. When businesses that are deeply rooted in the community contribute to these projects, the outcomes are often more authentic and culturally relevant, fostering greater public trust and participation.
Promoting Long-Term Sustainability
Sustainability is not just about environmental impact; it’s also about creating resilient economic ecosystems. When local governments support minority-owned businesses, they contribute to the long-term sustainability of the local economy by distributing resources more equitably. Minority-owned businesses that succeed are more likely to reinvest in their communities, sponsor local events, and provide mentorship to up-and-coming entrepreneurs. This creates a cycle of growth and support that benefits the entire region.
Conclusion
By leveraging DBE and MBE certifications, local governments and corporations not only support minority-owned businesses like Reino Art but also contribute to the broader goals of economic empowerment, diversity, and sustainability. These partnerships foster innovation, enhance community engagement, and ensure that resources flow back into the local economy, driving long-term growth for everyone involved.
Utilization of DBE and MBE-certified businesses like Reino Art extends far beyond individual projects—they positively impact local government, and the community, and contribute to long-term sustainability and growth.
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Accomplished Association & Nonprofit Organization Leader, Business Development & Marketing Strategist, Trade Industry Advocate President, SOAR-On Inc.
1moWe love Reino Art ....truly amazing talent to work with!
Kellye B.
Filmmaker 📹 | Photographer 📷 | Project Manager | DBE pending
1moThank you so much for guiding us through the entire process. Your support and expertise have been invaluable, and we truly appreciate all the time and effort you’ve put into helping us!