Legislative changes are happening right now that affect large and small businesses serving as federal contractors. There SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program has, in the past, only included the 8(a) Program certified companies. The Small Business Jobs Act of 2013 allowed the SBA to establish Mentor-Protégé Programs for companies participating in the HUBZone, SDVOSB and WOSB Programs.... Read More
Tag Archives: Small Business
Senate Stalls on Changes Affecting Small Business
The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship postponed an important vote on a bill affecting all small businesses before taking summer recess because it failed to agree on proposed critical regulatory changes. Now that Congress is back in session, the Committee may choose to consider the draft legislation which contains 15 changes that, if... Read More
SBA Announces Increase of Small Business Size Standards
Effective August 17, 2019, small businesses in 532 industries providing services to the federal government will see an increase in the dollar amount of annual revenues used to determine if the business is considered small or “other than small” by the Small Business Administration (SBA). For example, the size standard for Electrical Contractors (238210) will... Read More
HUBZone Small Business Summit – In Short
Thanks to the HUBZone Contractors National Council for the invitation to present “CPARS and Open Ratings: How they impact your current bid” at this year’s HUBZone Small Business Summit. Although it was my first time to present at this event, it’s clear this organization, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and large business alike are focused on and dedicated to the growth and future... Read More