Certifications
Vernon Land Use, LLC maintains several certifications which enable partner firms to meet Pennsylvania and federal requirements for small and women owned business participation. The firm also maintains planning and economic development credentials.
Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business
Vernon Land Use is certified as a Small Diverse Business under the Pennsylvania Department of General Services Small Business Procurement Initiative.
Pennsylvania Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Vernon Land Use is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PA UCP). PA UCP certification documents that the firm meets the DBE definition requirements established by the U.S Department of Transportation in Title 49, Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
New Jersey Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Vernon Land Use is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through the New Jersey Unified Certification Program (NJ UCP). NJ UCP certification documents that the firm meets the DBE definition requirements established by the U.S Department of Transportation in Title 49, Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
New Jersey Minority and Women Business Certification
Vernon Land Use is certified as a Women Owned Business (WBE) under the New Jersey Small Business Set-Aside Act and Minority and Women Certification Program.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
AICP certification is the national designation which demonstrates experience in the planning profession. In Pennsylvania, AICP certification is routinely required by regional and county planning organizations and consulting firms to show professional planning expertise.New Jersey Licensed Professional Planner
New Jersey is one of two states in the country which require a license to practice professional planning.
Certified Economic Development Finance Professional
This certification requires successful completion of a four part economic development training course which includes business credit and real estate finance analysis techniques, loan packaging procedures, negotiating and problem solving skills, and deal structuring techniques.