SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program Overview Webinar
Date & Time: June 6, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT
Language: English
Event Provider: SBA Portland
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Online [Live virtual event]
Cost: Free
REGISTRATION: Click here to register for this class.
About this Event: Join the Portland District of the U.S. Small Business Administration for an overview of the 8(a) Business Development Program. Topics include:
Local Federal Contracting Market Overview
What is the 8(a) Program and how does it work?
8(a) Program Eligibility Requirements
Benefits of Becoming 8(a) Certified
Government Contracting Help Available to Small Businesses
The 8(a) program is a robust nine-year program created to small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Businesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. Current and eligible 8(a) certified firms also receive authorization to receive 8(a) sole source direct awards from federal agencies or compete for competitive federal contracts that are set aside exclusively for 8(a) Participants.
Because of the unique benefits of the 8(a) Program, last fiscal year, 8(a) firms located within the Pacific Northwest were awarded over $530 million* in federal contracts. In addition to the contracting benefits of the Program, 8(a) certified firms also receive access to no cost specialized training and assistance as well as the ability to obtain surplus government property.
Join the Portland District of the U.S. Small Business Administration to learn if your firm is eligible to Participate in this unique Program!
Who Should Attend?
Small businesses who have been operating for at least 2 years AND;
Are certified as DBE or MBE at the state level and who are currently contracting with or interested in contracting with the federal government;
Small businesses who may be owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged* individuals who are currently contracting with or interested in contracting with the federal government;
Small businesses currently contracting with or are interested in contracting with the federal government but are not sure if they may be owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual;
Small Businesses who feel they may be eligible or are otherwise interested in the 8(a) Program
Note: This webinar will take place via Microsoft Teams. A link to the webinar will be provided to you in your registration confirmation e-mail.
There is no cost to attend this webinar, but registration is required.
*according to data publicly available federal award data