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 and 3% is allocated for HUBZone 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 for each certification before applying
• Staying Certified

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Join Lisa Wood, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market.  

Prior becoming Virginia’s PTAC Director, Lisa served as the Statewide Director with the Connecticut and Ohio PTAC programs and was also Director for the Northwest Commission PTAC in Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC community, Lisa was a Procurement Specialist for Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this role, Wood performed contract administration and negotiation duties. She also recommended bidders, handled issue inquiries, negotiated bids, performed cost and price analysis, and prepared comprehensive letters to justify recommended contract actions.  Ms. Wood holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and a BSBA through Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh where she is also pursuing her PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership.

Cohosted by: Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) and Venture Central