8(a) Orientation

8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THE 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS A BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES. THE 8(A) PROGRAM OFFERS A BROAD SCOPE OF ASSISTANCE TO FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED AND CONTROLLED AT LEAST 51% BY SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS. THIS SESSION WILL COVER THE TENETS OF THE 8(A) PROGRAM, STEPS TO APPLY, AND SAM REGISTRATION.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO VISIT:  HTTPS://WWW.SBA.GOV/CONTENT/ABOUT-8A-BUSINESS-DEVELOPMENT-PROGRAM [https://www.sba.gov/content/about-8a-business-development-program] FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE 8(A) PROGRAM.