8(a) Overview

The federal government spends over $2 billion on goods and services each year. Are you getting your share? A SBA small business certification may make the difference for your company. Named for Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, this program was created to help small and disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. It also helps these companies gain access to federal and private procurement markets.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct a FREE seminar to explain the 8(a) Business Development and the Federal HUBZone Program eligibility for small businesses seeking federal government contracts. The 8(a) Business Development Program provides business assistance for small disadvantaged businesses compete in the market place. Prerequisite include at least 2 years in business, a product or service to sell to federal agencies, registration in GSA’s System for Awards Management (SAM) database and a DUNS number.

Speaker: Virginia Thimas

Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Fee: Free