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SUMMARY:Federal Small Business Programs—A Primer for Government Contractors
DESCRIPTION:The federal government spends approximately $500 billion in private sector contracts every year. Over 20% of those contracts must be awarded to small businesses. Small business contracts are primarily awarded through small business set-aside programs that support 8(a) business development\, women-owned small businesses\, veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, and HUBZone businesses. Competing under these programs is often a great way for a small or new company to break into an industry dominated by big players. But they come with a host of unique strategies and daunting compliance requirements.\n\nJoin Peter Ford and Lauren Brier\, attorneys in PilieroMazza's Government Contracts Group\, as they discuss key details of the government's small business set-aside programs and tips for breaking into the federal marketplace. They'll cover:\n\n\n	specific programs and compliance requirements\;\n	bidding strategies unique to small businesses\; and\n	tips for staying competitive and protecting your small business status.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">The federal government spends approximately $500 billion in private sector contracts every year. Over 20% of those contracts must be awarded to small businesses. Small business contracts are primarily awarded through small business set-aside programs that support 8(a) business development\, women-owned small businesses\, veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, and HUBZone businesses. Competing under these programs is often a great way for a small or new company to break into an industry dominated by big players. But they come with a host of unique strategies and daunting compliance requirements.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">Join <a href="https://www.pilieromazza.com/people/peter-b-ford/">Peter Ford</a> and <a href="https://www.pilieromazza.com/people/lauren-brier/">Lauren Brier</a>\, attorneys in PilieroMazza&rsquo\;s Government Contracts Group\, as they discuss key details of the government&rsquo\;s small business set-aside programs and tips for breaking into the federal marketplace. They&rsquo\;ll cover:</span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">specific programs and compliance requirements\;</span></span></li>\n	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">bidding strategies unique to small businesses\; and</span></span></li>\n	<li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif">tips for staying competitive and protecting your small business status.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n
LOCATION:Visit this link to register for the webinar.
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URL:https://business.howardchamber.com/events/details/federal-small-business-programs-a-primer-for-government-contractors-3702
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