8(a) Business Development Program for Small Disadvantaged Businesses

​8(a) Business Development Program for Small Disadvantaged Businesses

The 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. 8(a) offers a broad scope of assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. 

This webinar will provide information about the 8(a) program, benefits, and assistance available to 8(a)-certified businesses, and how SDBs can prepare for participation.

For questions or more information, contact Justin Niceswanger at jnice@iastate.edu.

Presented by:  SBA Deputy District Director Dawnelle Conley of the SBA's Iowa District Office and hosted by Iowa State University's Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS).