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SUMMARY:Government Contracting: 8(a)
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged (8(A)) firms and 3% is allocated for HUBZone firms. This is a huge opportunity for small firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In this presentation you will learn: \n\nEligibility requirements for 8(a) certification\nUnderstanding the Application Process\nUnderstanding how to prepare for each certification before applying\nStaying Certified\n\nREGISTER\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email from centeric@clients.virginiasbdc.org\, our automated system. This email will contain the ZOOM LINK to join the workshop.  If you cannot find the email\, please check your spam folder. \n\n\nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market.  \nPrior becoming Virginia’s PTAC Director\, Lisa served as the Statewide Director with the Connecticut and Ohio PTAC programs and was also Director for the Northwest Commission PTAC in Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC community\, Lisa was a Procurement Specialist for Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this role\, Wood performed contract administration and negotiation duties. She also recommended bidders\, handled issue inquiries\, negotiated bids\, performed cost and price analysis\, and prepared comprehensive letters to justify recommended contract actions.  Ms. Wood holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and a BSBA through Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh where she is also pursuing her PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership. \n  \nCohosted by: Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) and Venture Central \n   
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/government-contracting-8a/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
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