Virginia Gomez Vice-President
Southern California Minority Business Development Council, Inc.
Worth 45% of the score Respond to all questions asked beneath the
major title
“Please give us an in-depth view of this nominee’s business”◦ DO NOT provide detail on processes◦ Describe your business!◦ Tell the story of your business.
Letters of Recommendation◦ Submit as many as you’d like◦ Select key letters of recommendation◦ Include letters from companies of different
industries
Business Performance◦ Focus on the differentiators◦ Be as specific as possible
Question C.◦ Speak about the company’s challenges and
hardships in its growth◦ Can be personal or business oriented◦ Describe how the company overcame the
obstacles
Other Considerations◦ Add significant items or anecdotes about your
business that have not been addressed in the other questions
◦ DO NOT leave blank.