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SUMMARY:Federal Contracting Certifications For Small Businesses (WBC 09/24/25)
DESCRIPTION:Description: The United States Federal Government is the largest buyer of products and services on the planet! This creates a competitive environment where thousands upon thousands of businesses\, both large and small\, are battling for a chance to sell their products and service into this huge\nmarketplace. This is where the power of Federal Certifications comes into play and allows greater opportunity and access for the small business community. \nThis webinar is designed for business owners who are interested in applying for a federal certification\, and for those who already have one\, but want advice on how to take full advantage of their certification. You’ll learn about each Federal socio-economic certification\, how to qualify\,\nthe application process\, and the pro’s and con’s of each certification. This webinar will also discuss how certifications actually work in federal contracting. We will also cover the website SAM.GOV and its importance\, challenges\, and opportunities. The very first step in seeking federal contracts and getting a federal certification is being able to\ncorrectly register your business on SAM.GOV. Then once you’re registered on the site\, using SAM.GOV’s database to understand which agencies offer sole source and set-aside contracts using specific certifications. \nWebinar topics include:’ \n\nDoing Business with the Federal Government\n– Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)\n– Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)\n– Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)\n– Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)\n– 8(a) Business Development Program\n– HUBZone\nSole Source\, Set-Aside and Subcontracting Opportunities\nOverview of each federal certification and how to qualify\nThe application process and timeline\nSAM.GOV – Where it all starts\n– Using SAM.GOV to find new opportunities and marketing research\n\nFacilitator: Thomas Burns \n\nThomas Burns has over 25 years’ experience providing start-ups\, micro & small businesses with expert advice and assistance in the areas of government contracting\, business planning\, marketing and sales support. His background includes providing direct representation to small businesses\, writing business plans for 50+ clients\, bidding and winning multiple contracts with City\, County\, State agencies as well as doing business with prime contractors in a variety of industries here in Northern California. Mr. Burns has personally trained\, coached and assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs\, professionals and small business owners. He has taught webinars\, seminars and conducted workshops focusing on building relationships with Prime Contractors\, creating winning business plans and marketing to government agencies. Through his personal experience as a business owner\, Thomas brings a unique perspective to the small business community. And finally\, entering his 4th year as a Procurement specialist for Apex Accelerators\, and having provided direct assistance to 200+ small business clients\, has only increased his knowledge\, expertise and understanding of the California Government Marketplace\, its resource tools\,purchasing methods\, and various marketing strategies that can help firms achieve success selling to California State Agencies\, Counties\, Cities and Transportation agencies. \n  \n  \n  \nNote: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. \n\nAll clients  must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.\n \nAlready a Renaissance Client?  \nLog in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen \nNew to the Renaissance Community? \nGet started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation. \n*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.* \n \n  \n  \nRenaissance WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made\, if requested\, at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: Women Business Center wbc@rencenter.org\, (415) 894-9779
URL:https://rencenter.org/event/federal-contracting-certifications-for-small-business-wbc-09-24-25/
CATEGORIES:Finance Workshops
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