Did you know last year the federal government purchased 600 billion dollars’ worth of goods and services from small businesses? Every year the federal government aims to utilize small businesses for at least 23% of its overall spending.

Come join the North Carolina District Office on the second Tuesday of every month to learn about the SBA’s contracting certification programs and gain a competitive edge to sell to the federal government. We will discuss the benefits of the 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone, and Veteran Small Business (VetCert) certifications. Eligibility and how to apply will also be covered.