SU’s Small Business Development Center presents ‘8 (a) Certification’

Southern University Small Business Development Center will hold an “8 (a) Certification” workshop Thursday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Louisiana Technology Park, 7117 Florida Blvd.

The event is free and early registration is recommended.

The topic of discussion will be on 8 (a) eligibility criteria, GLS Login application process and how the program works.

Detailed information will be provided on: the primary purpose of Section 8 (a) Program business development; eligibility criteria; length of time in business requirement; how the business development and contracting aspects of the program work; the firm’s responsibility as an 8 (a) Program participant; electronic application process; reporting requirements; the importance of updating your CCR registration and the SBSS supplemental profile.

For more information contact LSBDC at Southern University at 225-771-5991 or register online at www.lsbdc.org.