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GovCon 101: 8(a)

April 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free
Topic: 8(a)
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged(8(A) firms. This is a huge opportunity for small firms, who qualify, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In this presentation you will learn:
• Eligibility requirements for 8(a) certification
• Understanding the Application Process
• Understanding how to prepare before applying
• Staying Certified

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Speaker(s): Lisa Powell worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration at the Connecticut District Office from 1998 to 2019 as an Economic Development Specialist monitoring the HUBZone and 8(a) portfolios for the local office before joining the Virginia PTAC as a Procurement Counselor in January 2021. During her time at the SBA, Lisa worked closely with all of SBA’s resource partners to facilitate procurement workshops held at local Community Colleges, Chambers of Commerce and libraries. As a Business Opportunity Specialist, she was involved with the Government Contracting programs that the SBA provides and worked very closely with the purchasing agents for the Federal and State Agencies as well as the larger prime contractors while organizing SBA Matchmakers and assisting small business.

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Fee: No Cost

Details

Date:
April 17
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=140440017

Venue

Online

Organizer

University of Mary Washington SBDC
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