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Success Story: Amerivet Contracting
Amerivet Contracting is a disabled veteran and African American-owned construction company specializing in construction site services as well as emergency response services. In early 2020, Amerivet had large opportunities in government contracting, but they needed a handful of certifications to gain a competitive edge.
Owner Drew Simpson attended some SBDC events and began working with a Procurement Advisor. With the advisor’s help, Amerivet acquired the certifications needed to be successful in pursuing contracts befitting their core competencies. The advisor also assisted the business with creating a government specific marketing program and expanding their product lines in the public sector.
In just a year of working with the SBDC, Amerivet has been awarded multiple government and public sector contracts in excess of a million dollars. This is a direct result of the company’s responsiveness to following the path outlined by the SBDC team.
Key Details
Amerivet pivoted quickly to expand its services in a pandemic. To overcome funding challenges, they found additional revenue streams. “The SBDC gave us clear direction on how to pursue government contracts,” Simpson says, “including which certifications were relevant to opportunities we were pursuing and how to market ourselves to the government and large organizations.” Learn more about the company at VetContracting.com.
Areas of Assistance
Assisted in acquiring Veteran, Minority, and Small Business Certifications for government contracting.
Economic Impact
1600% increase in revenue during FY 2020. Awarded over 20 state and federal contracts.
Location
National City, CA
‘The experience and advice provided by our SBDC advisor was invaluable. The assistance cut years off the time it would have taken us to grow to our current level. There is no other place you can get this level of assistance for free. I am constantly referring people to the SBDC, and I tell them to act immediately on the recommendations they receive.”
