Certifications for Government Contracts | SBA Government Contracting Series, Part 2

Fri, Aug 22 2025
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room

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Government certifications aren't just paperwork—they're your strategic key to unlocking exclusive contracting opportunities, gaining a serious competitive edge, and building sustainable revenue from federal agencies. 

The Brooklyn Public Library's Business & Career Center has proudly teamed up with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to bring you a dynamic series designed to equip you with everything you need to know to confidently do business with the federal government. Don't just compete, win!

Please join us to learn: 

  • Why Certify?
  • Certifications qualifications and procedure for Federal government contracts
    • 8(a) for Socially and Economically Disadvantage businesses
    • Women-owned Small Business
    • Veteran-owned and Service Disabled Veteran owned businesses
    • Hubzone Certification
  • Certifications for New York City and New York State Contracts
  • Resources and Assistance

Register now and RSVP with Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office, at man-li.lin@sba.gov.

BPL’s Business & Career Center is generously supported by Dime Community Bank, Lead Funder of the PowerUP Business Plan Competition, Dr. Beverly S. Jacobs, Ridgewood Savings Bank, and Data Axle Reference Solutions.

SBA Government Contracting Series, Fridays from 2 to 4 pm at the BPL Business & Career Center
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