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SBA Launches New Website for Contracting

Certify.sba.gov will assist small firms doing business with federal government; streamline applications and eliminate documentation obstacles.  This new website will further streamline and improve the application processes for small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to do business with the federal government.

With this website, SBA’s contracting application and certification process for women-owned small businesses is now completely accessible online and easier than ever to complete. Women contractors can now easily manage the certification process, including Third Party Certifications as part of the WOSB Federal Contract Program.

The new website will eventually serve additional SBA contracting programs, including the 8(a) Business Development Program, the HUBZone Program, and others. The site will allow several forms to be filled out electronically, reducing the burden of printing, scanning, and uploading. As additional certifications like the 8(a) Business Development Program are moved into the new system, documents uploaded for one program may be reused for another.

The site also has a tool called “Am I Eligible?” which allows a small business to answer approximately fifteen questions and to determine if the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program, the HUBZone Program, and/or the 8(a) Business Development Program are a good fit for their business.

E-Verify Webinars

Join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as it presents free E-Verify webinars for businesses. During the sessions, attendees will learn about E-Verify, the free and easy-to-use service that lets employers verify the employment eligibility of new employees. Sessions usually last one hour.  Each session will highlight: • How E-Verify works • Highlights and enhancements • Employer responsibilities • How to enroll • A demonstration of the program • Form I-9 information.  Pre-registration is required. Please email Ed Turner at ed.d.turner@uscis.dhs.gov with your webinar date. Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. Webinar Dates: Monday, Aug 29, at 2 p.m. and Monday, Sept 12, at 2 p.m.

SOURCE:  SBA Fresno District Office

Learn How SBA Can Help You Start, Run, or Grow A Small Business!

This free event will help entrepreneurs learn about SBA programs to help them start, run, and grow a small business.  Find out about SBA loan programs that can help you get the capital you need for operating expenses, lines of credit, commercial real estate purchases, buying equipment, and getting started!  Learn about how to do business with the Federal government, and discover how becoming a certified small business can give you an edge over your competition.  Discover how Federal government exporting programs can help you find and close deals with customers around the world.  And connect with SBA experts who can help you answer questions about your small business. 

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