The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has proposed a rule of merging two of its current federal contracting assistance programs, the 8(a) Business Development Mentor-Protégé Program and the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program, in order to eliminate confusion and remove unnecessary duplication of functions within the SBA. The 8(a) Program is for small businesses owned by socially or economically disadvantaged people, while the All Small Program is open to any small business.
The SBA’s anticipated impacts of consolidating the programs include:
If interested or potentially affected, you may submit formal comments about the SBA’s proposed rule via the U.S. Federal Register website by clicking here. Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2020.
If you have any questions about the SBA’s proposal or any other business legal issue, please do not hesitate to contact your current Widerman Malek business attorney.
In the world of cinema, few vehicles are as iconic and beloved as the DeLorean…
As reviewing courts, Florida’s District Courts of Appeal serve as vital pillars of Florida’s judicial…
For small businesses seeking to differentiate themselves, patentable intellectual property can be a cornerstone for…
Estate planning documents are tools created to allow individuals a sense of security and protection…
The appellate team of Tiffany Ann Jones, John M. Frazier, Jr., and Eric Hostetler secured…
Common law marriages are legally recognized marriages between two partners that have been together for…