8(a) Business Development Program - The federal government's goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to small disadvantaged businesses each year. Certified businesses can compete for set-aside and sole-source government contracts.
Disability Owned TV
Disability Owned TV - Disability Owned TV is the business channel for people with disabilities. Boston Media, creators of Disability Owned, is a member of the National Disability Institute's Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). NDI's CNPP is funded through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
DOC - Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
DOC - Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) - Counseling and procedures for contracting with federal government agencies. Each agency has their own procedures, and their own OSDBU. Search “OSDBU” and the name of the agency that you wish to work with (i.e., HHS, Veteran’s Affairs, DOT, USDA, EPA, etc.).
DOT - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
DOT - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program - Offers small businesses owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals the opportunity to compete for federally funded highway, transit, and airport contracts.
LEDC - Legal Services Assistance
LEDC - Legal Services Assistance - Program to provide legal consultation.
Techstars
Techstars - Accelerators and investors.
SBA - Financing Your Business
SBA - Financing Your Business - Assess your financing needs and discover financing options for your business.
Welcome Back Center of Suburban
Welcome Back Center of Suburban - Eliminates barriers for foreign-trained health professionals.