A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA’s Federal Small Business Certifications (2026 Update)
Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on April 16, 2026)
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
Presented by: Ashley Duwel (Duwel Dev, LLC)
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 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 the major SBA federal contracting certification programs, including HUBZone certification, Woman-Owned (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.
This in-depth training will cover all steps in the certification process, such as:
- Choosing which program(s) to apply for and understanding timing considerations
- Registering and maintaining your business in SAM.gov
- Creating an account in 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 communications and responding to SBA information requests
- Receiving the approval or denial of your application
Target Audience: Small business government contractors and APEX Accelerator counselors.
Speaker
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Ashley DuwelFounder/ CEO, Duwel Dev, LLCAshley Duwel is the CEO of Duwel Dev, the fractional business development team for established businesses scaling in the government marketplace. Duwel Dev leads and implements federal growth strategies — owning capture, proposal development, and the BD infrastructure that turns pipeline into awards. Ashley is also the Founder of GovConHacks, a government contracting support platform offering training, tools, and community resources for small businesses working with the government.
With over 15 years of federal sales execution experience, Ashley has personally trained over 25,000 small business owners and supported clients in securing over $2.5B in contract awards/ subawards across civilian and defense agencies.
For the last five years, Ashley has served as a Procurement Counselor with various APEX Accelerators, helping small businesses navigate registration, certifications, market research, teaming, opportunity evaluation, and more.
Duwel Dev is a HUBZone and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certified firm headquartered in the Tampa Bay area, Florida.
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