8(a) Workshops

• The 8(a) Program is SBA's effort to promote equal access for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to participate in the business sector of the nation's economy. Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals include Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans and Subcontinent Asian Americans. Individuals not members of these minority groups who can demonstrate that they are socially and economically disadvantaged also may be eligible.
  PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
  
  

• 8(a)Frequently Asked Questions

• 8(a) FORMS

• SBA Information Sheet
  

• 8(a) / SDB Electronic Application Frequently Asked Questions
  
  
• 8(a) / SDB Electronic Application

• Information for Newly Certified 8(a) Firms
  Orientation package for new certified 8(a) firms and Guidelines for Preparing Joint Ventures and Teaming Arrangements
  
  
• PROPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE
  SHow does SBA propose to define “preponderance “concerning the evidence that must be provided in order to establish social disadvantage due to membership in a non-designated group?.
  
  
• LENGTH OF TIME IN BUSINESS REQUIREMENT
  Eligibility criteria requires that an applicant concern must demonstrate that it has been in business in the primary industry classification.
  
  
• GEORGIA Procurement Buying Offices & Representatives
  
  
• INDUSTRY SIZE STANDARDS