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8(a) Certification Step-By-Step

The 8(a) Business Development program is part of the U.S. Small Business Administration's mission to assist socially and economically disadvantaged business owners compete for federal government contracts. Eligible companies are generally at least two years old with owner (s) who are able to demonstrate social and economic disadvantage. 8(a) certified companies can benefit from managerial, technical, and procurement assistance.

Program topics include overviews and differences of the 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business Certification (SDB) programs, a detailed application checklist, and examples taken from successful and unsuccessful 8(a) applications.

*Registration is required to attend. Space is limited. First come, first serve*

To register please visit www.georgiasbdc.orgΒ or call (404) 413-7830.

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