Where Prepared Small Businesses Gain Real Corporate Access
We exist to help small businesses enter corporate contracting environments with standards, access, and advocacy.
ProcuraFind® exists to educate, advocate, and connect small businesses to corporate opportunities faster. Across industries and markets, we saw a consistent gap: capable, qualified small businesses were ready to perform— but lacked access to insider connections, procurement insight, and credible pathways into corporate contracting environments.
Our Purpose
ProcuraFind® exists to educate small businesses on corporate procurement expectations and what it takes to be taken seriously.
ProcuraFind® advocates for equitable access to corporate procurement and ensures readiness is recognized—not overlooked.
ProcuraFind® moves beyond networking—creating qualified rooms and pathways for real contract conversations with partners.
Who We Are
ProcuraFind® is the certifying authority for small business corporate contract readiness and an online community connecting certified businesses to corporate buyers.
We operate at the intersection of standards, access, and advocacy—ensuring small businesses are not only prepared to pursue corporate opportunities, but positioned to be taken seriously once they enter the room.
Why We Exist
Across industries and markets, we saw capable businesses excluded—not because of performance, but because of limited access to procurement networks, insider knowledge, and advocacy.
ProcuraFind® was created to close that gap.
How ProcuraFind® Began & How We've Grown
Founded — August 2023
Official Launch — September 2023
CCR Certification Introduced
Virtual Expansion for Equitable Access
Who We Work With
ProcuraFind® collaborates with organizations across a wide range of sectors, including local and regional organizations, national brands, Fortune 500 companies, and public sector entities.
Our Impact
$10 Million
In its first three years, ProcuraFind®-supported businesses have secured $10 million in contracts—and counting.
Expanding
Each year, ProcuraFind® continues to expand its network of corporate partners, procurement leaders, resource partners, and industry experts.
Built to Win
All in service of helping small businesses compete—and win—at higher levels.
Leadership
Dr. Dawn Nicole McIlwain
Founder, CEO & Visionary
Dr. Dawn Nicole McIlwain is an award-winning entrepreneur, strategist, and advocate for small business supplier success. She brings a distinguished track record of helping businesses grow, scale, and connect with corporate opportunities faster.
Selected Honors & Leadership:
- 2025 Doctorate of Humane Letters, Mainseed Christian University
- 2024 Candace Award Recipient, National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc (Queen City Metropolitan Chapter)
- American Cancer Society Fundraiser Gala Co-Host & Emcee
- Community Advisory Board Member, Self-Help Credit Union
- History-making Co-Founder in AI Education
Our Commitment
ProcuraFind® is committed to:
- Raising the standard of small business preparedness
- Advocating for equitable access to corporate procurement
- Creating pathways that move beyond networking into real opportunity
We believe access should not be accidental—and readiness should be recognized.
Ready to move from readiness to real access?
Join ProcuraFind® and become part of a qualified supplier community built for corporate conversations, credibility, and opportunity.
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