“Understanding Federal Business Certifications,” by Hannah Fischer Frey and Steve Koo Published in Nebraska CPA Magazine

Baird Holm attorneys Hannah Fischer Frey and Steve Koo contributed to an article that has been published in Nebraska CPA Magazine, Pub. 6 2024 Issue 4.

The article, “Understanding Federal Business Certifications: Navigating Opportunities for Women, Veterans & Disadvantaged Groups,” provides an overview of programs and certifications offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that benefit women, veterans, and disadvantaged groups. Specifically, the article discusses the following SBA programs:

• WOSB and EDWOSB: Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
• VOSB and SDVOSB: Veteran-Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
• WBENC: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
• 8(a): Section 8(a) Business Development Program (socially and economically disadvantaged individuals)
• HUBZone Program: Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program

For more information on how you can qualify and benefit from these opportunities, see HERE.