U -- Small Business Programs with the Federal Government

This course will take place on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 from 6:30-9:30p.m. The cost is $45. Federal small business programs are changing fast! This seminar will cover the eligibility requirements and competitive benefits of federal small business programs, including small business size status and affiliation issues, 8(a) Business Development program rules, HUBZone program, and changes to the Veteran owned small business programs. We will also discuss the new and changing regulations in these areas including SBA's proposed conversion of 37 of its revenue or "annual receipts" based size standards to 10 "employee" based standards. This proposed conversion of the size standards could have a significant impact on certain businesses that, although currently eligible as small, may not qualify as small under the new regulations! On-line registration for this or other PTAP offerings can be done at: http://www.gmu.edu/gmu/PTAP/register.htm or call 703-277-7700, to sign-up, or obtain additional information. Prepaid registration is required or an additional $5.00 fee will be charged at the door.