Best Practices in Securing Contracts – Certifications: 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HubZone, SDVOSB/VOSB

Sep
24
2024
Tue, Sep 24 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Topic: Government Contracting

Come learn how you can best position yourself to participate in the Federal Government’s $650 Billion+ marketplace! Facilitated by SBA personnel, Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy District Director, SBA Louisiana District Office, and Marjorae Ball, Economic Development Specialist.

There are approximately 171 small businesses with active SAM registrations in Ouachita Parish, and only 10 businesses with Federal Certifications. In the 2023 fiscal year, approximately $3.7 billion was awarded to Louisiana businesses!

Topics to be discussed:

  • Benefits of Federal Government Certifications
  • How to improve your "win" potential
  • Eligibility Criteria for each certification
  • How to apply and access various certification applications
  • Demonstration of the new SBA certification platform

Speaker(s): SBA personnel, Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy District Director, SBA Louisiana District Office, and Marjorae Ball, Economic Development Specialist.

Co-Sponsor(s):


Fee: No Cost

Phone: 318-342-1224

Location

LSBDC at University of Louisiana - Monroe
Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center
3504 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71702