2006-11-15 09:53:22 · 2 answers · asked by Kelli H 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
It is a certification process that is typically given to women and minorities to be able to compete better in the government contracting process
SBA defines a "Certified 8(a) Firm as a firm owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and eligible to receive federal contracts under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program"
Visit http://www.sba.gov/8abd/ for information on this program
2006-11-15 09:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by imisidro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
8A is a government program that sets aside a certain amount of government contracts for economically disadvantaged persons who have qualified and registered in the program. Once registered you get a certificate.
2006-11-15 09:56:39 · answer #2 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋