SCORE Webinar-Certifying as an 8(a) Company

Learn how to take advantage of the federal government's 8(a) business development program, designed to provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities. In this webinar, Mike Perch, founder and owner of Road Map Consulting and an expert in the fields of federal and state public procurement, will explain how to become certified as an 8(a) company.

Topics to be covered include:

    Benefits of the 8(a) program

    8(a) requirements and eligibilty

    How to apply, including the online application, company experience and 
    organization, waivers and many other "how to" items.