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Description: Sections 7(j)(10) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. \u00a7\u00a7 636(j)(10) and 637(a)) authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a business development program, which is known as the 8(a) Business Development program. The 8(a) program is a robust nine-year program created to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Businesses that participate in the program receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy. Also eligible to participate in the 8(a) program are small businesses owned by Alaska Native corporations, Community Development Corporations, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Small business development is accomplished by providing various forms of management, technical, financial, and procurement assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

SBA partners with federal agencies to promote maximum utilization of 8(a) program participants to ensure equitable access to contracting opportunities in the federal marketplace. Once certified, 8(a) program participants are eligible to receive federal contracting preferences and receive training and technical assistance designed to strengthen their ability to compete effectively in the American economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presentator: William Pocan, Economic Development Specialist – U.S. Small Business Administration\/Richmond District Office<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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