(In-Person in Wichita Falls) Introduction to Government Contracting

Location:  Dillard College Bldg, Room 189, Wichita Falls, TX

In this event, you will learn about various federal small business 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 Economic Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). We will also touch on state and local certification programs and provide information on additional training and resources you can use to develop a deeper understanding and get help with any federal, state, and small business certification program.

After attending this event, you will:

learn why certification programs can be helpful for small businesses;

learn how to determine if you are eligible for a federal small business certification;

find out where to apply for various federal certifications;

learn about various types of state and local certification programs;

understand how state and local small business certification programs differ from federal, and

learn about additional training and resources to help you navigate federal, state, and local certification programs.

Instructor:  Rich Lyles, Regional Director of Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator Centers.