ESCALAR Application
Language
  • English (US)
  • Español
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  • Welcome to ESCALAR.
    ESCALAR is the GHCC Hispanic Business Center’s procurement readiness program. We help established businesses meet the documentation, compliance, and onboarding requirements that corporate and government buyers expect, so you can pursue opportunities with confidence.

    Who ESCALAR is for:

    • Businesses operating 2 years or more
    • Registered with the Georgia Secretary of State
    • Ready to organize key business documents and respond to procurement requirements
    • Interested in pursuing corporate or government buyers in the next 6–8 months

    Deliverables You Will Build

    • A buyer-ready Supplier Readiness Portfolio
    • A strong capability statement and supplier profile
    • A clear gap checklist and step-by-step plan to close it
    • A quoting and cost worksheet to support pricing decisions
    • A bid response toolkit and a 90-day contracting action plan

    Support You Will Receive

    • Practical workshops focused on procurement requirements and supplier onboarding
    • 1:1 advising to review documents, correct issues, and complete deliverables
    • Track-based guidance and accountability to help you finish what matters
    • Direct engagement with procurement experts

    Program fee

    • The application is free to submit.
    • If selected, the program fee is $1,500.

    Before you apply

    • No documents are uploaded during this application.
    • Acceptance is based on readiness, fit, and capacity.
    • Participation does not guarantee contract awards.

  • Business Owner & Point of Contact

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Language Preference*

  • Owner Demographics

    Demographics helps us report aggregate outcomes to funders. It does not affect selection.
  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender
  • Highest Level of Education Completed

  • Business Information

  • Business Structure*
  • Do you have an EIN?*
  • Who do you primarily sell to today? (Select all that apply)*

  • Business Size and Capacity

  • Where can you deliver services or products?*
  • Do you currently use an accounting system to track your business finances?*
  • Do you have the capacity to take on a larger contract within the next 6–12 months?*
  • If you won a larger contract, what would be your biggest constraint? (select up to two)*

  • Business Compliance Basics

  • Documentation Readiness

    For each item, select one: Yes / No / Not sure / Not applicable
  • Rows

  • Contracting Experience and Goals

  • Have you done any of the following? (select all that apply) If you choose “None of the above,” do not select any other option.*
  • If the right opportunity came up, could you respond to an RFQ or bid within the next 60–90 days?*
  • Do you currently hold any business certifications?*
  • Certification type (select all that apply)
  • Are you interested in pursuing certification if it supports your contracting goals?*
  • What types of buyers do you want to pursue in the next 12 months? (select all that apply)*
  • What is your primary goal for the next 6–12 months? (select up to two)*

  • Commitment and Availability

  • Are you able to commit time to attend sessions, complete documentation, and participate in one-on-one advising over a 6–8 month period?*
  • Preferred workshop time (if offered)*
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