What is the 8 (a) Program? 8(a) Business Development & HUBZone Certification Orientation

The SBA administers this business assistance programs for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses who want to access the federal procurement market.  The 8(a) Business Development program helps small businesses gain a foothold in government contracting.  Upon enrollment in this program, firms receive help with finding contracts, proposal preparation, and contract administration.  The applicant must be a small business, unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who are U.S. citizens, been in business for at least two years, and demonstrates potential for success.

What is the HUBZone Program?

The Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by  providing federal contracting assistance to small businesses.

Cost: Free

Orientation is held the first Wednesday of each month

To Register call 313 967.9295 or www.misbdtc.org/region9

Late arrivals will not be admitted

For more information, please contact a Business Development Specialist at 313-226-6075.