FAQs

What is the Emerging Business Program?
It is the goal of the NFL that minority- and women-owned businesses have the maximum opportunity to participate in the Super Bowl procurement process. The NFL Emerging Business Program is designed to provide local minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) access to these procurement opportunities. While participating in the program does not guarantee receipt of Super Bowl XLV-related contracts, it is the intention of the North Texas Super Bowl Host Committee that interested MWBE’s receive information on this process and an introduction to potential purchasing entities. For more information and updates, visit www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness.

How do I participate in the Emerging Business Program?
Participation in the Emerging Business program requires completion of an on-line registration, available at www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness. Prospective vendors must complete the online application and submit proof of certification as a minority- or woman-owned business. Upon receipt of this information, qualified businesses will be approved for the official Super Bowl XLV Business Resource Guide, now available.

What is the Business Resource Guide?

The Business Resource Guide is a comprehensive guide of certified North Texas emerging businesses. The guide is free and available to all procurement entities seeking goods or services for Super Bowl XLV related opportunities. This guide is available online at www.northtexassuperbowl.com, then select the link for the Business Resource Guide.

How do I get my business listed in the Emerging Business Resource Guide?
Visit www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness and click on the link, Register Your Business. Complete all sections of the registration form and submit required documentation. Pending approval, your business will be added to the online Business Resource Guide.

What is a certified business?
A minority- or woman-owned business whose status as an MWBE has been verified by an independent agency authorized by the North Texas Super Bowl Host Committee, is considered to be a certified business.

How do I become a certified business?
Vendors must be certified with an approved certifying agency of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee’s Emerging Business Program. To view a list of approved certifying agencies, visit www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness.

Can I be in the process of becoming certified as a minority- or woman-owned business, or do I need to currently be certified?
You many complete a registration for the Business Resource Guide while your certification is in process, however, only certified businesses will be listed in the Business Resource Guide. To indicate a pending certification, simply select the certification agency that you are seeking your certification with and select the pending option.  After you receive your new certification, you are encouraged to update your certification status in your business registration profile.

If we responded “pending” to the certification question in the online registration, how do we notify you that our certificate is complete or approved?
Once your certificate is approved, you can log in to your registration profile and change your certification status. You will be prompted to upload your certificate image, or you can fax a copy of your certificate to (214) 224-0149.

If I am not certified, what is the fastest and easiest way to get this done?
Contact one of the 4 acknowledged certifying agencies. Information for the certifying agencies can be found at www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness Click on the link for certifying agencies.

If I have more than one business, can they both be listed?
Yes. Both businesses can be listed in the Business Resource Guide. However, both businesses must complete a separate registration.

What is the deadline to submit all qualifications in order to be considered for procurement opportunities?
The last day to complete a business registration form to participate in the Emerging Business Program will be in March 31, 2010. The deadline to submit your certification will be May 31, 2010.

Where can I find the Business Resource Guide?
www.northtexassuperbowl.com/emergingbusiness

Click on the link for the Business Resource Guide.

How do I change my contact information in the Emerging Business Resource Guide?
After you have successfully registered your business and become approved by the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee to be listed in the Business Resource Guide, you will be able to update your profile and make changes to certain types of information for example: company phone, email, certification, etc.

What are the Emerging Business Workshops?
The North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee will host a series of three Emerging Business Workshops. Check the website for dates and locations. The first two workshops will be open to the general public with a focus on local minority- and women-owned businesses. Workshop participants will hear from the NFL, NFL purchasing entities, the Host Committee and former Emerging Businesses regarding the Emerging Business program experience, expectations and how to prepare.

As a participant in the Program, how soon can I expect someone to contact me for my goods or services?
There is no guarantee of contracts or work. However, as a participant in the Emerging Business Program, your company will be listed in the official online Business Resource Guide, pending approval. Super Bowl purchasing entities including NFL contractors will utilize this Business Resource Guide to contact you directly regarding your goods or services.

What goods or services are typically requested for the Super Bowl?

The following categories represent areas with the greatest procurement opportunity. If your primary source of business is in one of the following categories, please apply to be a part of the Emerging Business Program.

If you register as a business in a category that is not listed, we will hold onto your information in our files, but cannot guarantee that your business will be listed.  Emerging Businesses will have the ability to register for up to three different categories.

How does the bid process work?
As Super Bowl purchasing entities including NFL contractors and others send out RFP’s for particular goods or services, they will contact you for available opportunities.

It is important to note that not all requests for services will be handled electronically. Vendors may be contacted directly through their profile information on the Business Resource Guide. Purchasing entities will place priority on proposal bids from Emerging Businesses listed in the Business Resource Guide.

Which counties are considered to be in the North Texas region?
The following counties are considered to be in the North Texas region:

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