Our Credentials

We Lead With Our Work, Not Our Credentials

After 18 years, our reputation is built on talent, relationships, and an unwavering commitment to delivering results that exceed expectations. Our certifications validate what our clients already know.

DBEMBEJSEBWOSB8(a)All certifications current as of June 2026
Our Approach

What Actually Matters

At Acuity Design Group, we've spent 18 years building trust through the work itself. Our founder, Cantrece Jones, brings 27 years of career experience across community development, public involvement, project management, and strategic communications.

Our strength is in our relationships. We know Jacksonville. We know the people, the organizations, the challenges, and the opportunities. We have deep roots in North Florida and expanding reach into North Carolina.

Our certifications are credentials that validate what clients already experience: that ADG has the talent, expertise, and integrity to get the job done — on time, on budget, and with excellence.

"The certification is a credential. The trust is the qualification."

Our certifications open doors. Our work, relationships, and integrity keep them open.

18 Years · Jacksonville, FL · Southeast USA
Federal Programs

Federal Certifications

ADG maintains federal certifications that enable us to compete for government contracts and serve as prime or subconsultant on major initiatives.

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) / EDWOSB

Certified through the SBA Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program, qualifying ADG for federal contract set-asides and sole-source opportunities across eligible NAICS codes.

  • 51% owned and controlled by women
  • Eligible for federal set-asides and sole-source contracts
  • Active in competitive federal procurement
  • Access to federal contract opportunities across multiple agencies

8(a) Business Development Program

SBA 8(a) Certification providing access to exclusive federal contracting opportunities, technical assistance, and business development support for small disadvantaged businesses.

  • Federal contracting advantage
  • Sole-source and set-aside contracts available
  • Management and technical assistance
  • Demonstrated successful performance

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) — Federal

Certified under the U.S. Department of Transportation DBE program, enabling participation in federally-funded transportation projects across multiple states.

  • Federal DOT-funded projects
  • Recognized across multiple states
  • Transportation and infrastructure work
  • Compliance with federal contracting standards
State & Regional

State DBE Certifications

ADG holds Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications in multiple states through their respective Unified Certification Programs (UCP).

Florida

DBE certified through Florida's Unified Certification Program (UCP). Based in Jacksonville with deep local market expertise.

Georgia

DBE certified through Georgia's Unified Certification Program for transportation and related professional services.

North Carolina

DBE certified through NCDOT with additional SPSF (Small Professional Services Firm) certification for consulting services.

South Carolina

DBE certified through South Carolina's Unified Certification Program for state-funded and federally-aided projects.

Tennessee

DBE certified through Tennessee's program for transportation planning and engineering support services.

Washington D.C.

DBE certified for federal projects and capital improvement initiatives in the National Capital Region.

NCDOT Small Professional Services Firm (SPSF)

ADG is certified as a Small Professional Services Firm under NCDOT's race-neutral SPSF program, designed to increase opportunities for small engineering and consulting businesses on North Carolina transportation projects under $250,000.

  • Race-neutral, size-based certification
  • Eligible for NCDOT contracts up to $250,000
  • Direct solicitation on applicable projects
  • Professional services and consulting focus
Local — Jacksonville

Local Certifications

Jacksonville Small Emerging Business (JSEB)

Certified by the City of Jacksonville's Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) office. Qualifies ADG for priority opportunities with the City of Jacksonville, JEA, JTA, JAXPORT, and other local agencies.

City of JacksonvilleLocal Priority

Accepted by: JEA, JTA (Jacksonville Transportation Authority), JAXPort, and Baptist Health.

Florida Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

Certified by the State of Florida's Office of Supplier Diversity. Provides access to state procurement opportunities and corporate supply diversity programs requiring MBE participation.

State of FloridaSupplier Diversity

Recognized by 80,000+ corporations and agencies with supplier diversity requirements.

JTA Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE)

Certified as an LSBE under the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's local small business program. Eligible for JTA procurement, community engagement, and transportation projects.

JTA CertifiedTransportation
Classification Codes

Primary NAICS Codes

ADG operates across multiple NAICS codes reflecting our comprehensive service portfolio in communications, design, planning, and management consulting.

Public Relations & Marketing541820
Marketing Consulting Services541613
Graphic Design Services541430
Management & Scientific Consulting541611
Advertising & Public Relations Services541800
Other Professional Services541990

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Our credentials validate our capability. Our work demonstrates our commitment.

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Acuity Design Group

Acuity Design Group is your infrastructure project's communications partner. We provide strategic communications, community engagement, public involvement planning, and design support—the integrated solutions that help municipalities, transportation agencies, and developers succeed with their constituencies and stakeholders.

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