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Potomac Law Group, PLLC

How to Challenge a Woman-Owned Business (WBE) Certification

Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification is a crucial tool for women-owned businesses to access additional contracts and opportunities. However, in cases where there are suspicions about the legitimacy of a WBE...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Proposed Changes to the EDWOSB and WOSB Certifications

If you are a woman-owned business, you may be eligible for federal contracting opportunities under the WOSB (woman-owned small business) and/or EDWOSB (economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business) programs. These...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

An Overview of the WBE Decertification and Appeals Process

If you are a business owner who has obtained the Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), you may wonder what could lead to the loss of your certification...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Releases 2018 Quadrennial Review Report and Order

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released the Report and Order (Order) in the 2018 Quadrennial Review, one day before the December 27 deadline mandated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Exit Strategies for GOVCONs with Set Aside Contracts: 2021 Insights and Lessons Learned from Business Owners and Advisors

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Historically, buyers in M&A transactions have discounted the value of a government contractor with significant revenue from small business set-aside contracts, including contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a),...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Women Owned Small Business Certification Program - Part Two: Certification and Benefits

This is the second part in a series discussing the Women Owned Small Business (“WOSB”) certification program with the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Part One  summarizes the eligibility requirements....more

PilieroMazza PLLC

[Webinar] Exit Strategies for GOVCONs with Set Aside Contracts: 2021 Insights and Lessons Learned from Business Owners and...

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Historically, buyers in M&A transactions have discounted the value of a government contractor with significant revenue from small business set-aside contracts, including contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a),...more

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8(A): The Small Business Administration’s Program For Socially & Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (Guide 3 Of 4)

SBA’S 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- WHAT IS THE 8(A) PROGRAM AND WHAT IS IT INTENDED TO DO? The 8(a) program, officially designated the 8(a) Business Development program, is designed to assist small...more

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SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions

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The Small Business Administration recently published a final rule that will impact businesses competing for contracts under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program and those companies seeking admission to the 8(a)...more

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[Webinar] SBA’s New WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and 8(a) Economic Disadvantage Criteria Revisions: What You Need to...

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The Small Business Administration recently published a final rule that will impact businesses competing for contracts under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program and those companies seeking admission to the 8(a)...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Women Are Wowing In Business

The stats are in. Women are a big force in business! According to the State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, commissioned by American Express, (which can be found here and discussed here) women in business are on the...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

[Webinar] Government Contracting Fundamentals Series: A Primer on the Federal Small Business Programs: Eligibility and Common...

Obermayer is excited to introduce its new “GovCon Examiner Live” webinar series, your resource for the fundamentals in government contracting and small business procurement. Over the course of 12 months, our experienced...more

Holland & Knight LLP

SBA Upholds Denial of 8(a) Application Where Gender Disadvantages Not Connected to the Business World

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In Matter of 7Skyline, LLC, SBA No. BDPE-574 (2019), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) affirmed the SBA Area Office's denial of an 8(a) Business Development Program (the 8(a)...more

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Get SWaM Certified in Virginia and Win!

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When it comes to new business opportunities for small businesses, there are two potentially lucrative markets that are sometimes overlooked: the state and local governments. In fact, the Commonwealth of Virginia spent nearly...more

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