📊SBA Holds Tribal Consultation for Business Development Programs
Tribal Consultation for 8(a) Business Development Program and Mentor-Protégé Program Issues and Best Practices
Summary
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a tribal consultation meeting in Anchorage, Alaska requesting comments and input on a variety of topics relating to the 8(a) program and the mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how the 8(a) program is working and is inviting suggestions on potential avenues for making the program more efficient or reducing the regulatory burden on participants in the program. Additionally, SBA requests comments and input on best practices for how entity-owned firms market their capabilities to procuring agencies. SBA is also requesting comments and input on how to ensure the mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program is operating as intended.
Agencies
- Small Business Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The consultation meeting by the SBA focuses on gathering feedback about the 8(a) and mentor-protégé programs, which directly influence operational efficiencies and compliance for participating businesses. This can impact how entity-owned firms market their capabilities and potentially lead to regulatory changes, affecting business operations.