The 8(a) program is the crown jewel of the Small Business Administration’s socioeconomic programs. But it is in crisis following a recent court decision in August 2023 ordering the agency to stop using the presumption of disadvantage regarding certain individuals. This webinar, featuring a speaker well versed in legal matters associated with federal contracting, will discuss the far-reaching impact that this decision already is having on current and future participants.
Presenter
- Matthew Moriarty, Founding Member, Schoonover & Moriarty LLC
Learning Objectives
- Learn why the recent decision has so dramatically impacted the program
- Learn why SBA is asking for social disadvantage narratives from some companies that are already in the program
- Learn what SBA is looking for now in a disadvantage narrative
Hosted by the Small Business Community of Interest
For registration questions or issues, contact registration@same.org.
