Elevate Your Business: SBA Small Business Certifications & Government Contracting Opportunities

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke partnered with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) New York District Office & the Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to host a two-part series virtual information session.

This session provided an overview of SBA small business certifications and related government contracting opportunities. An SBA representative reviewed the requirements and how to apply for key SBA small business certifications, including the 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program. Collectively, these programs provide a competitive advantage to targeted small businesses and/or an opportunity to compete for exclusive, set-aside contracts.