SBA 8(a) Business Development Program | Galveston County SBDC

The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program can be a powerful tool for small businesses. This business development program helps grow and prepare socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses to be more competitive in the federal marketplace. 

A top benefit of SBA 8(a) is the opportunity to efficiently compete and receive set aside and sole source contracts. If you’re registered in SAM.gov, completed your DSBS profile, and thought about applying to the 8(a) program, this workshop is for you. You'll also find out how you can tap into resources provided by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and APEX Accelerator.

8(a) Eligibility Requirements:

• You operate as a small business 
• You have not previously participated in the 8(a) BD Program
• Your business is at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens who are socially disadvantaged (member of a racial/ethnic minority group, or due to cultural bias) and economically disadvantaged (personal net worth below $850K, adjusted gross income of $400K or less, and assets totaling $6.5 million or less)
• You show potential for success by being in business for at least two years and have the managerial, operational, financial, and technical capacity to perform on contracts

Presenters:

Miguel Ruiz, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist, SBA Houston District Office

Tim Scarborough, Program Director, UH Apex Accelerator

It is imperative to add sbdctraining@uh.edu to your approved senders' list to be able to receive event confirmations for SBDC events.

Please Note:

Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.

Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.

If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Clarissa Caballero at (409) 933-1414 or claricaballero3@uh.edu for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.