Small Business Event- 8(a) Certification Overview Workshop at St. Elizabeth's Campus West Opportunity Center

Training to Assist Local Small Businesses in understanding the 8(a)Certification Process The SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program, named for a section of the Small Business Act, is a business development program created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market. During this workshop: Learn about the purpose of the 8(a) program Learn about the policies and procedures for 8(a) Certification to determine if 8(a) Certification is right for you Learn how federal agencies procures for products and services with 8(a) certified vendors Learn about other socio-economic programs and Small Business Set-asides The 8(a) Certification Overview Workshop will be held in the Opportunity Center at the St. Elizabeth's West Campus in Washington, DC. This is a free workshop. Parking is available for participants. Public Transportation: Metrorail Green Line to the Anacostia Metro Station. Metrobus A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, or A8 towards Southern Avenue Station Seating is very limited and walk-ins cannot be accommodated . In case we reach maximum capacity during pre-registration, firms on the waiting list will receive first priority at the next 8(a) Overview workshop. To Register: Go to www.gsa.gov/events and click to register for this November 15, 2011 workshop . You must provide your DUNS number to complete your online registration. For information contact NCR's Small Business Utilization Center at [email protected] or (202) 708-5804 or the Opportunity Center at (202) 561-6910.