SBA's Woman Owned Small Business Certification Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the certifying entity at the federal government level. As part of the federal small business program, the Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) certifications allow certified businesses to compete for exclusive set aside contracts with federal government agencies.

In fiscal year 2024, woman owned small businesses located in SBA's Portland District were awarded over $165 million in federal contracts. Join SBA's Portland District Office to learn more about SBA's WOSB and EDWOSB certifications.

What you will learn:

• Federal market overview
• How the federal government sets contract aside for certain categories
• WOSB/EDWOSB certification eligibility requirements
• WOSB/EDWOSB benefits
• How to apply
• Overview of SBA's new certification application portal (MySBA Certifications)
• Resources available to help your small business

This webinar will take place on Microsoft Teams. The webinar link will be included in your registration confirmation email. While there is no cost to register, registration is required to attend.

Questions? Please contact Joe Smetak, Business Opportunity Specialist with SBA's Portland DIstrict: [email protected].

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