Government Certifications

Event description

You will learn about The Vets First Verification Program, which affords verified firms owned and controlled by Veterans and Service-disabled Veterans the opportunity to compete for VA set asides, and the four-stage process: Intake, Assessment, Federal Review, and Decision. We will cover the requirements, qualifications, and application steps for the 8(a) Business Development Program. This program focuses on socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. In addition, the SBA provides three other certifications. The Woman-Owned Small Business certification, the HUBZone certification for businesses located in geographic areas with above-average unemployment and below-average annual income, and the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification.

The workshop will also cover requirements, qualifications, and information on how to apply for these certifications. At the state level, California now offers a Small Business certification, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certification, and a new Small Business (for the purpose of Public Works) certification. Requirements, qualifications, and information on how to apply for these state-level certifications will also be discussed.