Get ready to immerse yourself in a powerful blend of insights, experiences and strategies that will pave the way to not only grow your business, but to flourish, and leverage your past performance and relationships gained while in the 8(a) Program, preparing you for the full and open competitive government arena. Hear firsthand accounts from well established graduated 8(a) firms about the lessons they learned before, during, and after graduating the 8(a) program - the mistakes to avoid, and the golden practices to adopt. The workshop will cover the following topics:

Avoiding the Cliff
Turning the Beat Around
How to Move Forward
Business Activity Targets
Effective Marketing Strategies to acquire non-8(a) competitive and commercial contracts

Who Should Attend

SBA 8(a) firms program years 7-9 plus of the 8(a) program, wanting to hear from established industry leaders who have successful navigated the challenges and triumphs of the 8(a) landscape.

Cosponsorship Authorization # 24-54-C. SBA’s participation in this Cosponsored Activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any Cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact: Crystal Clark, Crystal.Clark@bowiebic.com.

An invitation is needed for registration due to seating and capacity, we unfortunately, cannot accept walk-on attendees.
We are only able to accommodate one reservation per company.
A completed registration is required to secure your spot for this event.

8(a) Business Development Program Series: Avoiding the Cliff