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Alternatives to Federal Diversity Certifications: Minority Business Enterprise Certifications

Potomac Law Group, PLLC on 2/28/2025

As a result of the federal government’s clear directives against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that put the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”), 8(a) Business Development Program, Woman-Owned Small Business (“WOSB”),...more

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

Foster Swift Collins & Smith on 3/9/2021

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

Women Are Wowing In Business

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 2/4/2020

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

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

Holland & Knight LLP on 4/1/2019

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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Alternatives to Federal Diversity Certifications: Minority Business Enterprise Certifications

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

Women Are Wowing In Business

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

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