A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA’s Federal Small Business Certifications
Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on December 26)
Date: December 17, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
Instructors: Carroll Bernard (Govology) and Ashley Duwel (Duwel Dev)
Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
Join us for a comprehensive webinar on how to apply for federal small business certifications through the SBA’s new certification portal, “MySBA Certifications.” This webinar will provide a clear and concise overview of the certification process, empowering you to successfully navigate the application for federal small business certifications and avoid common mistakes that can lead to lengthy processing times or denial of your application.
This course will teach you how to apply for all SBA Certification Programs, including HUBZone certification, Woman-Owned (and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned) Small Business certification, Veteran-Owned (and Service Disabled Veteran Owned) Small Business certification, and the SBA’s 8(a) certification. This in-depth training will cover all steps in the certification process, such as:
- Determining your eligibility and readiness for various certification programs
- Choosing which program(s) to apply for and understanding timing considerations
- Finding and utilizing helpful resources and contacts along the way
- Self-certifying your socioeconomic status in SAM.GOV
- Creating an account on MySBA Certifications
- Identifying, gathering, and organizing the required certification documentation
- Preparing answers, narratives, and letters of explanation
- Navigating the MySBA Certifications portal and submitting your application
- Monitoring communication and responding to information requests
- Receiving the approval or denial of your applicationÂ
Target Audience: small business contractors, APEX Accelerator counselors
Speakers
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Carroll BernardCARROLL BERNARD, Co-Founder & Managing Member, Waypoint America LLC dba GovologyCarroll Bernard is the Co-Founder and Managing Member of Waypoint America LLC dba Govology. He brings deep government contracting expertise from serving as a government buyer, small business contractor, and procurement advisor. His career includes acquisition roles in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps, the City of Vancouver (WA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs as a warranted Contracting Officer. He later served at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Business Development Specialist supporting 8(a) firms, and also as the SBA Portland District’s Veteran Business Development Officer and Primary HUBZone Liaison. After federal service, Carroll helped small businesses compete for government contracts as a Procurement Counselor with the Department of Defense APEX Accelerator program (formerly PTAP). In 2015, he and his team launched Govology’s online training platform, which has trained over 20,000 business professionals through partnerships with nonprofits, government agencies, universities, and corporations.
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Ashley DuwelFounder/ CEO, Duwel Dev, LLCAshley Duwel is CEO of Duwel Dev, LLC and Host of the GovConHacks Podcast. With over 13 years of experience as an acquisition professional, Ashley has helped over 750 businesses secure over $1B in government contracts and subcontracts through management consulting and professional services. Her expertise spans from guiding businesses through government procurement and implementation complexities to achieving operational excellence and scaling for long-term success.
Ashley has educated over 17,000 students through partnerships with leading organizations such as Govology, MBDA, and APEX Accelerators. Combining deep industry knowledge with technology, Duwel Dev ensures clients can scale their operations effectively by implementing solutions to enhance productivity and increase efficiency.
If Ashley isn’t in the office, you’ll find her playing with her animals or on the water in the Gulf of Mexico.
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