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SUMMARY:A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA’s Federal Small Business Certifications (2026 Update)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on October 15, 2026)\nDate: October 8, 2026\nTime: 1:00 p.m. EDT\nDuration: Approx. 90 minutes\nPresented by: Ashley Duwel (Duwel Dev, LLC)\nLearning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs\n*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”shadow” border_width=”6″ accent_color=”#647385″][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a comprehensive webinar on how to apply for federal small business certifications through the SBA’s certification portal, MySBA Certifications. The session has been fully updated to reflect the SBA’s newly effective 8(a) social disadvantage rule (effective September 2026) and the latest HUBZone map and processing-time realities, so you’re working from current requirements, not outdated guidance.\nYou’ll get a clear, practical overview of the certification process and learn how to navigate your application with greater confidence while avoiding common mistakes that can lead to lengthy processing times or denial.\nWe’ll walk through the major SBA federal contracting certification programs, including HUBZone certification, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB) certification, Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB/SDVOSB) certification, and the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development certification.\nTopics covered include all major steps in the certification process, such as:\n\nChoosing which program(s) to apply for and understanding timing considerations\nRegistering and maintaining your business in SAM.gov\nCreating an account in MySBA Certifications\nIdentifying, gathering, and organizing the required certification documentation\nPreparing required documentation, self-certifications, and letters of explanation\nNavigating the MySBA Certifications portal and submitting your application\nMonitoring communications and responding to SBA information requests\nUnderstanding certification maintenance requirements, including recertification cycles, MySBA account management, and reporting material changes\nReceiving and understanding the approval or denial of your application\n\nTarget Audience: Small business government contractors and APEX Accelerator counselors.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n
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