Intro to the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
Webinar
May 5, 2022, 10 am – 11:00am CDT
Presented by SBA’s Dallas/Fort Worth District Office
Hosted by the Fort Worth Chapter of SCORE
Is your business SBA certified?
Government agencies reserve contracts for small businesses that are certified in SBA’s contracting programs.
The 8(a) Program is to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged
people or entities, the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the 8(a) Business Development program.
This is an introduction to the
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
We will review…
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Who should consider applying
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When to apply
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The eligibility requirements
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What the benefits are
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And, more!
You must register to attend this introductory webinar. The fee for the Intro Webinar is $10, payable to SCORE. Simply click this link to register:
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The introductory webinar will be followed by a 4-part weekly series starting May 12 that will take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. To attend
the webinars in the 4-part series a $50 fee is payable to Fort Worth Chapter of SCORE, a resource partner with SBA. The $50 fee covers the 4 sessions in the series.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Dates and Topics:
(You will receive the links for each session upon registration)
Session 1, May 12, 10 am-12 pm – Getting Ready to Apply. Preparations and the Document Checklist
Session 2, May 26, 10 am-12
pm – Application Modules – a deep dive into the application – Basic Eligibility, Business Ownership, Control
Session 3, June 2, 10
am-12 pm – Application Modules – more diving – Potential for Success, Contributors, Non-Disadvantaged Individuals, Spouses of Disadvantaged Individuals, Disadvantaged Individuals
Session 4, June 9, 10
am-12 pm – Final Steps – Submitting the application, Tips, Your Q&A, Now What?
Each session is designed to take you through the preparation for and the actual application process. You will receive one-on-one assistance from our SBA Certified Business Opportunist Specialist through the Q & A.
We are glad that you are taking that next step be certified with the SBA in the 8(a) Business Development Program!
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