Get Certified - Alexandria

“Get Certified Day” helps small business owners get started and complete all the of the federal government certifications to include, SAM, 8(a), WOSB, HubZone. Information will be available for SDVOSB/VOSB for Certification/Verification Eligibility by Alex Banks. Information will be presented on 8(a) eligibility criteria, GLS, Login, application process, and how the programs work. We will also discuss SAM and DSBS registration and provide general information on doing business with the Federal Government. Detailed information will be provided on the primary purpose of the Section 8(a) Program (business development); the eligibility criteria; length of time in business requirement; how the business development and contracting aspects of the program work; the firm’s responsibility as an 8(a) Program Participant; Electronic Application process; reporting requirements; the importance of updating SAM registration and the DSBS supplemental profile. 9:00 AM REGISTRATION 9:15 AM WELCOME LOUISIANA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NWCR 9:30 AM FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF LOUISIANA INTRODUCTION 10:00 AM SBA INTRODUCTION SBA CERTIFICATIONS, 8(A), HUBZONE, WOMEN OWNED, VETERAN OWNED, SAM 12:00 PM LUNCH – SPONSORED BY FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF LOUISIANA 12:30 PM DOTD CERTIFICATIONS: DBE, ACDBE, SBE 1:00 PM DOTD CONTINUED 2:00 PM LED CERTIFICATIONS SEBD PROGRAM INITIATIVE, HUDSON INITIATIVE, VETERAN INITIATIVE, OPPORTUNITY ZONE, ECONOMIC GARDENING PROGRAM 3:30 PM EVALUATIONS / CLOSING REMARKS EVENT SPONSORED BY First Federal Bank of Louisiana

Speaker(s): Dana Cawthon, LSBDC Regional Director, SBA District Director Michael Ricks

Co-Sponsor(s): Toma Epps, First Federal Bank of Louisiana

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center network, hosted by Louisiana Delta Community College, is a member of the National Association of Small Business Development Centers and funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development and participating universities. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

Fee: No Cost