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MO APEX - Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual (January 2026)

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Small Business Certifications for Government Contracting - Virtual Workshop

  • Registration Link:  https://missouri.ecenterdirect.com/events/26266
  • Description:  This virtual seminar is an overview of the current small business socio-economic certifications in federal, local state and city government. The federal government spends over $500 billion in goods and services each year, and 23% of this spend is set aside for small businesses. With state and local activity, there are established goals to spend a certain percentage of a contract with women and minority owned businesses.
  • Cost: No Fee
  • Contact Info:  Allen Waldo, Procurement Consultant | waldoaj@missouri.edu
  • Session:  Friday, January 16th, 10:30-12:00pm via Zoom
  • What You'll Learn:  We will cover the purpose, eligibility rules, recent updates, benefits of certification and a summarize the application process for the following certifications: 
    • Federal: 8(a) + HUBZone + Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) + Veteran-owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB) 
    • Department of Transportation: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) 
    • State/Local: Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and Service Disabled Veteran Enterprise (SDVE)
  • Why Attend:
    • Gain a clear understanding of government small business certifications.
    • Learn how to utilize certifications for success.
    • Connect with resources that can guide you every step of the way.