In this installment, Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan sits down with Dan Lloyd, Program Director of the Babylon Economic Inclusion Program (EIP), to discuss how MWBE certification can open doors for small business owners.

They explore what it means to be a certified minority- or woman-owned business, the steps involved in the application process, and how the EIP helps local entrepreneurs navigate it successfully. Dan also shares tips for avoiding common mistakes and using certification to win new opportunities.

Learn more about the Babylon Economic Inclusion Program: https://babyloneip.org/

For a list of resources mentioned in the episode, please see this link: https://babylonida.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MWBE-Certification-Resources.pdf