At Rose x Trowel, we are proud to be officially certified by the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) as a Small, Women-Owned, and Minority-Owned (SWaM) business. This certification is more than a title; it is a crucial piece of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and our dedication to elevating the small business community.
Our Commitment to Supplier Diversity
Our status as a certified supplier means we meet all the rigorous requirements set forth under the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-16.1 et seq. and Administrative Code 7VAC 13-20 et seq.. When you choose Carlene Can, LLC, you are partnering with a business that directly contributes to the Commonwealth’s goal that Supplier Diversity Strengthens the Commonwealth.
We are officially certified in the following categories:
- Small Business
- Micro Business
- Women-Owned Business
- Minority-Owned Business
For corporate, government, and educational clients seeking to meet their diversity spending goals, partnering with Carlene Can, LLC helps you secure a resilient, diverse, and high-quality supply chain while promoting economic empowerment across Virginia. Our diverse team of highly-qualified employees, contractors and vendors is a reflection of our commitment to supplier diversity as both a vendor and supplier.
Empowering Brands with Smart, Strategic Marketing Solutions
As a certified Small and Micro business, we intimately understand the challenges of carving out space in a competitive and saturated market. Our core expertise lies in providing strategic, effective, and affordable marketing services designed to empower businesses and brands, including brands that have been historically excluded from their industries.
We believe that exceptional marketing should not be reserved only for large corporations. Our mission is to level the playing field by offering tailored solutions that give small businesses a powerful, clear voice, enabling you to compete effectively and realize your full potential. Your growth is our priority. We prioritize working with and elevating businesses that align with our own DEI values and commitment to the small business community.
Our Dedication to DEI and Economic Equity
The principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are woven into the fabric of Carlene Can, LLC. Our certification as a Women-Owned and Minority-Owned enterprise is a testament to the belief that diverse leadership fosters greater innovation and deeper understanding.
When you engage our services, you are choosing a partner whose values promote:
- Equity: Ensuring fair access to economic opportunity for all business owners.
- Inclusion: Prioritizing diverse perspectives that lead to creative, high-impact marketing solutions.
- Empowerment: Supporting the economic growth of historically underrepresented businesses in the Commonwealth.
SWAM Certification Details
We are ready to partner with you and bring our certified expertise to your next project.
- Business Name: CARLENE CAN, LLC (DBA Rose x Trowel and Carlene Jackson)
- Certification Number: 724634
- Valid Through: May 7, 2026