Are you a business owner looking to expand your footprint into the federal marketplace? 

The government works to make sure small businesses get at least 23% of all federal contracting dollars. Additionally, the government tries to award a certain percentage of all federal prime contracting dollars to small businesses that meet certain socio-economic conditions. The SBA provides several programs to help small businesses win federal contracts.

Participating in these programs helps small businesses:

• Win a fair share of federal contracts
• Qualify for exclusive set-aside and sole-source contracts
• Partner with established contractors to win contracts
• Get business mentoring and education to learn how federal contracting works

The 8(a) certification program is offered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). It offers unique and valuable business development and federal contracting assistance for socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners who have been in business for two years or more. Although the 8(a) certification does not guarantee contract awards, it is a dynamic tool to pursue and capture new opportunities from the federal government.

Please join us to find out if the 8(a) program is right for your business!

No fee to attend, but registration is required.

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally, the Wayne State University APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).