Hands-On Certifications: Grow through Government Contracting (In-person)

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS. This hands-on certification class includes the following certifications: 8(a) Certification, HUBZone, Hudson Initiative, Veteran Initiative, Veterans Owned Small Business Certification, and Women-Owned Small Business Certifications (WOSB/EDWOSB). You must have your SAM Registration completed prior to applying for the certifications listed above (except the Hudson and Veteran Initiative Certification). For those attendees who do not have an active SAM registration, we will guide you through completing or updating your SAM registration. During this class, SBA representatives will walk participants through the completion of their certifications, registrations, or verifications. Participants MUST BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOPS to work on applications. All participants are highly encouraged to pre-register. Pre-registered participants will receive the minimum requirements beforehand to be prepared to complete the certifications, registrations or verifications.

Speaker(s): Ms. Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy District Director Ms. Marjorae Ball, Economic Development Specialist U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Louisiana District Office

Co-Sponsor(s): SBA District Office. Xavier Entrepreneurship Institute. Louisiana Economic Development. SBDC at XULA.

This in person class will be held at Xavier University Convocation Center Annex – Room 111. The address is 3775 Fern Street, New Orleans, LA 70125. There is parking in front of the building. Additional parking can be found on the streets.

Fee: No Cost