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8(a) Business Development Readiness Training [SBA]

June 27 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 20, 2024 at 10:00 am

One event on June 27, 2024 at 9:00 am

The federal government aims to award 13 percent of all federal contracting dollars (15% by 2025) to small disadvantaged businesses. By getting certified as an 8(a) small business, you may compete and receive set-aside and sole-source federal contracts, receive one-on-one business development assistance, connect with procurement and compliance experts who understand regulations, and much more.

Series 1 – What is the 8(a) Business Development Program and am I an Eligible Applicant?
June 13, 9am – 11pm PDT

This webinar is for anyone interested in learning about the 8(a) BD programThe Series 1 program agenda will include:

  • Program overview and eligibility | Ana Singh, Business Opportunity Specialist, SBA Seattle District.
  • Insight and experience with the 8(a) BD Program | Fernando Cervantes, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, SBA Seattle District and former contracting officer.
  • Success with the 8(a) BD Program | Dennis Farrow, Advanced Technology Construction, 8(a) BD Program graduate.
  • Technical Assistance and additional support | Tiffany Scroggs, Program Director, Washington APEX Accelerators (formerly Washington PTAC) – learn how Apex Accelerators can help with market research, finding potential customers, application and bidding process, trainings and events.

Series 1 will be open to all. Series 2 and Series 3 are targeted trainings based on your business’s level of 8(a) readiness. Invitation to Series 2 and Series 3 will be sent to Series 1 attendees based on the assessment of their registration questionnaire.

Series 2: June 20, 10am – 12pm | How to Become an Eligible 8(a) Applicant

Series 3: June 27, 9am – 11am | Next Steps for Eligible 8(a) Applicants

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Details

Date:
June 27
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
PDT
Website:
https://www.sba.gov/event/44257

Details

Date:
June 27
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
PDT
Website:
https://www.sba.gov/event/44257