This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of small business certifications in the government marketplace, helping participants understand how these programs can open doors to new contracting opportunities.

You’ll learn about key federal certification programs, including Small Business Self-Certification, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) & 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The course has been updated to include the latest developments from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Congressional legislation and recent SBA regulatory changes to the 8(a) Program and proposed changes to the small business set-aside program.

In addition to federal programs, you’ll also gain insights into state and local certification programs, learning how they differ and where to find the right opportunities for your business.

After attending this webinar, you will:

• Understand why certification programs are valuable for small businesses
• Determine your eligibility for federal certifications
• Understand how the current administration’s policies have impacted SBA’s certification programs
• Learn where and how to apply, including through the SBA’s unified certification website
• Explore state and local certification options and how they differ from federal programs
• Discover additional resources to support your certification journey

This webinar is presented by Govology and has a registration fee. To attend the webinar free of charge, there is an Alaska APEX discount coded offered to Alaska-registered APEX Accelerators clients only.

For more information about the webinar or to request the code, contact Lynda Gregory, at 907-786-7258 or email her at lmgregory@alaska.edu