Wednesday Webinar - 8(a) Business Development Program

Event description

The federal government aims to award 13 percent of all federal contracting dollars (15% by 2025) to certified small, disadvantaged businesses.

The SBA's 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program is a nine-year program created to assist firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. The 8(a) BD Program offers unique and valuable business assistance and the opportunity to compete and receive set-aside and sole-source contracts with the federal government.

Join us to learn about the 8(a) Business Development Program, program eligibility, and benefits of certification.

Wednesday Webinars

Wednesday Webinars with SBA Seattle is an ongoing series of free, virtual, webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners. On the third Wednesday of each month, we will be focusing on government contracting opportunities, certifications, and business development programs.

About the Presenter

Desiree Albrecht is a Business Opportunity Specialist with the SBA Seattle District Office. Desiree has been with SBA since 2012 in various roles. Prior to joining SBA, Desiree worked in licensing for the Texas Board of Nursing. She is also a veteran having served in the Minnesota National Guard with a deployment to Iraq in 2004. She has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Texas A&M University.