U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Offers Government Contracting Briefings For Small Business Owners

Learn how the SBA helps small businesses compete in the government procurement marketplace.

SEATTLE- The Seattle District Office of the SBA is offering monthly briefings at the downtown Seattle District Office. Briefings will help small business owners who are interested in gaining access to federal and private procurement markets and prepare small firms for procurement and other business opportunities. The focus of the program is to provide information on federal government certifications, such as; 8(a), Hubzone, Veteran/service disabled, Veteran, and women-owned. Information on management and technical assistance resources available to assist small business owners with selling to the government will also be discussed.

The sessions will be conducted by our Business Development Specialists, Seattle District Office. Topics covered:

§ What are the steps in getting ready to sell to the government
§ How does the SBA 8(a) program work
§ What are the other certification programs
§ Who are the technical assistance providers
§ Q & A

Where and When
4th Thursday of each month
April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26
8:30 – 9:30 am
SBA Seattle District
Education and Training Center
2401 4th Avenue, Suite 450
Seattle, 98121
Call 206-553-7310 to register

The SBA is a federal agency providing financial and business development assistance to startup and existing small businesses. Space is limited; register early to reserve a spot. For more information call 206-553-7310.