This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government.  The federal government spends over $500 billion in goods and services each year, and 23% of this spend is set aside for small businesses.   With state and local activity, there are established goals to spend a certain percentage of a contract with women and minority owned businesses.

We will cover the purpose, eligibility rules, recent updates, benefits of certification and a summarize the application process for the following certifications: 

  • Federal: 8a, HUBZone, Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) and Veteran-owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB)
  • Department of Transportation: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
  • State/Local: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and Service Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE)

 Instructor: Allen Waldo

Cost: No fee

Register at: https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/24688

U.S. Small Business Administration

The Missouri SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance to the SBDC hosting the event.  The Missouri SBDC is a University of Missouri Extension partner.

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