ABOUT VBS

SPECIALIZED CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CONSULTING

Founded in Purpose. Built on Experience. Driven by Results.

After 15 years of progressive leadership in public sector operations and private sector IT, Shurlon Thompson recognized a critical need in the marketplace: A women-owned management consulting firm that combines deep expertise with values-driven service. In 2016, she launched Vitalizing Business Solutions, Inc. (VBS) with a vision to lead a diverse, client-focused, and mission-ready organization rooted in professionalism, respect, and collaboration.

 

Since its founding, VBS has become a trusted advisor to federal agencies, private-sector clients, and strategic partners alike—delivering high-impact solutions shaped by industry-best practices and insights gained from partnerships with Fortune 100 companies. Guided by our belief in Collaboration, Education, and Empowerment, we consistently deliver measurable value across every engagement.

 

Today, VBS offers a full spectrum of consulting services tailored to help organizations streamline operations, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth. From ideation to execution, we partner with clients to design scalable, high-quality solutions that meet real-world challenges—on time and with lasting impact.

Shurlon Thompson

Founder and CEO of Vitalizing Business Solutions

Let’s work together to strengthen your mission.

Certifications

8(a) Certified

SBA certified
8(a) Program Participant

HUBZone Certified

SBA certified
HUBZone Program Participant

WOSB Certified

SBA certified
Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

EDWOSB Certified

SBA certified
Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

DBE

State of Illinois certified
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

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City of Chicago certified
Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE)

mbe

City of Chicago certified
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)

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City of Chicago certified
Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)

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ISO 9001:2015 certified
Quality Management System

Contracting Vehicles

GSA

MAS Contract Number 47QTCA18D00JS

IT/ 70 (54151S)

Professional Services (541611)

http://www.gsa.gov/stars3

Contract Number: 47QTCB22D0279

Contract Program Manager

Shurlon Thompson

sthompson@vitalizebus.com

773-304-2165

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NAICS Codes

Clients

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OUR SERVICES & SOLUTIONS