First Thursdays with the SBA
Grab your lunch and join us virtually for the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.
Topic: 8(a) program
The SBA’s 8(a) business development helps small businesses take advantage of federal contracting dollar set-asides. Come learn
- How the 8(a) program can help your business grow as a federal contractor
- The program qualifications
- How to certify as an 8(a) firm
- About the additional business resources available through the program
Speaker(s): Carl Knoblock, SBA District Director of the Virginia District Office. Carl Knoblock currently works for the Small Business Administration and prior to becoming District Director, Knoblock owned a couple of small businesses from manufacturing to service industries. He served as C-Level executive for several innovative startups. Carl started as the district director for Virginia in June 2014.
If you need further assistance or have a question, please contact us at (540)654-1383
Fee: No Cost
All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.