Best Practices in Securing Contracts – Certifications: 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HubZone, SDVOSB/VOSB
Date and time
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Organizer
Christina Davis
cdavis@louisianasbdc.org
318-342-1224
Host organization
LSBDC @ ULM
Type of event
SBA event
Event description
Government Contracting:
“Best Practices in Securing Contracts – Certifications: 8(a), Woman-owned Small Business(WOSB)/Economically Disadvantage WOSB, Historically Underutilized Business Zone(HubZone), Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/Veteran-owned Small Business(VOSB)
Description:
—participants will learn the benefits of Federal Government Certifications,
—how to improve your “win” potential,
—eligibility criteria for each certification,
—how to apply and access various certification applications
—Demonstration of the New SBA Certification Platform
Come learn how you can best position yourself to participate in the Federal Government’s $650 Billion+ marketplace!
WOW Facts!
- Approximately 171 small businesses with active SAM registrations in Ouachita Parish
- Only 10 businesses with Federal Certifications
- In Fiscal Year 2023, approximately $3.7 Billion awarded to Louisiana businesses
- Approximately $2.3 billion awarded to small businesses in Louisiana
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Presenter(s): Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy District Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration.
Marjorae Ball, Economic Development Specialist.
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