The HUBZone July 1 Cliff: A Field Guide for Firms in Redesignated Areas
Sixty days from today, the SBA's HUBZone redesignated-area transition expires. If your firm's eligibility depends on a 2023-redesignated address, July 1 is …
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Sixty days from today, the SBA's HUBZone redesignated-area transition expires. If your firm's eligibility depends on a 2023-redesignated address, July 1 is …
January 19 was the largest enforcement deadline in the 8(a) program's 55-year history. We covered the rule structure when it landed. 102 …
Six certifications, two ecosystems, one decision: federal (8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone) vs. corporate (MBE, WBE). Cost, processing time, market access, and which …
FY2024 federal small-business contracting hit $183 billion. How much of that flows through MBE certification, what NMSDC certification actually costs vs. returns, …
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