MRAA evaluates this certification using Verification (30 points), Achievement (25), Impact (20), Consistency (15), and Integrity (10). A score of at least 80/100 plus all mandatory requirements is required unless an authorized MRAA override is documented. Verifies documented economic contribution through employment, commerce, investment, suppliers or growth.
Evidence Requirements
Provide payroll/employment, revenue/commerce, investment, supplier, tax, expansion or other measurable economic-impact evidence.
Mandatory Requirements
Submitted claims are independently verifiable.
Evidence satisfies the published certification-specific requirements.
Applicant acknowledgments and representations are complete and accurate.
Decision Standard
Default passing threshold: 80/100 plus all mandatory certification-specific requirements.
Application fees cover independent evaluation and do not guarantee certification.