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SUMMARY:Federal 8(a) Program: Obtaining Certification and Maximizing Opportunities – Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:Businesses that are considered Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) due to social and economic disadvantage may qualify for certification under the 8(a) program. This presentation is recommended for any small business that may qualify as socially and economically disadvantaged\, and wants to take advantage of the benefits of the 8(a) program. \nWhile there is no goal for the 8(a) program\, the SBA supports a goal of 5% set aside for SDB. The 8(a) program is not a minority business program\, but has many benefits that include preference in contracting\, preferential teaming agreements and focused business development training. \nBusiness certified under the 8(a) program can also: \n\nReceive sole source contracts\,\nCompete for set-aside contracts\nReceive assistance from a Business Opportunity Specialist to help navigate federal contracting\nForm joint ventures with established businesses through the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program\nReceive management and technical assistance\, including business training\, counseling\, marketing assistance and high-level executive development\n\nDuring this session we will cover: \n\nThe very basics of selling to the Federal Government\n• 8(a) certification requirements\n• 8(a) certification application process\n• Locating 8(a) set aside opportunities\n• Marketing your 8(a) business\n\nSpeakers:  \n\nShane Mahaffy\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\nBenjamin Blanc\, Wisconsin Procurement Institute (WPI)\n\nThere is NO COST to attend this workshop\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/federal-8a-program-obtaining-certification-and-maximizing-opportunities-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Technology Innovation Center\, Room 121\, 10437 W Innovation Dr. Room 121\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,WPI Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary DeBlois":MAILTO:hilaryd@wispro.org
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