HOUSTON, TX — November 2025 — AGDK® is proud to announce a significant achievement in its ongoing journey of growth, credibility, and community impact. The Office of Economic Business Opportunity has officially certified AGDK LLC as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), a prestigious designation awarded on November 25, 2025.

Who We Are

AGDK® is an education company specializing in scholarship readiness and strategic student development, supporting schools, students, and families in securing funding for higher education and beyond. 

Known for our agility, precision, and dedication to operational excellence, AGDK® continues to expand its footprint by building trusted partnerships and delivering measurable value to clients across the region.

What the Certification Means

The SBE certification is more than a credential—it's a strategic opportunity that elevates AGDK®'s status within major public-sector and private-sector procurement channels. It confirms that AGDK meets the strict standards set by METRO’s Office of Economic Business Opportunity, opening access to specialized contracting programs, competitive bidding pools, and growth-oriented initiatives designed specifically for small businesses.

This recognition also underscores AGDK®'s accountability, financial stability, and commitment to ethical business practices.

Why This Matters

Certification as an SBE positions AGDK® for long-term expansion by allowing the company to:

• Compete for government contracts

• Strengthen partnerships with prime contractors seeking SBE participation

• Increase visibility within supplier diversity networks

• Demonstrate compliance with local and federal small-business guidelines

For clients and partners, this certification is a clear indicator that AGDK® is a dependable, vetted, and forward-thinking organization ready to deliver on complex projects.

Where This Advantage Applies

As part of METRO’s supplier diversity ecosystem, AGDK® is now eligible to engage in a wide range of opportunities across transportation, infrastructure, technology, operations, and support services throughout the Greater Houston area. This strategic positioning allows AGDK® to help build the systems and environments that move the region forward.

Impact and Future Outlook

This milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for AGDK®. Access to expanded opportunities will reinforce the company’s role as a value-driven partner in regional development—fueling job creation, enhancing project diversity, and contributing to the economic strength of local communities.

AGDK® will continue to uphold the high standards that earned this certification and looks forward to leveraging its SBE status to build lasting relationships, deliver exceptional results, and grow responsibly well into the future.

AGDK® is honored to receive this recognition and remains dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community-focused impact.

For more information about AGDK® or partnership inquiries, please contact:
info@rushelllashay.co