SBA Contracting Series: How to Leverage SBA Certifications

Event description

This event is hosted by the WBEA Women's Business Center

Thinking about getting SBA certified or already have one and not sure what to do next? Certifications like WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, and others can open doors to federal contracting opportunities — if you know how to use them. This workshop, led by an SBA Procurement Center Representative, will walk you through how to make your certification work for you.

What You Will Learn:

• The different SBA certifications and what they mean
• How certifications can give your business an edge in contracting
• Steps to maximize your certification once you have it
• Where to find opportunities that fit your business
• Common mistakes to avoid when using certifications

Workshop Highlights:

• Guidance straight from an SBA expert
• Real-world tips and examples
• Q&A time to get your specific questions answered
• Insights into connecting certifications to real opportunities

Who Should Attend?

• Small businesses looking to get SBA certified
• Women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone businesses
• Business owners who already have a certification but aren’t sure how to leverage it

Prerequisites:

• No prior federal contracting experience required. A basic understanding of your business’s capabilities is helpful.