Certification gives small businesses a big edge
July 2, 2010
Eager to get ahead of the sluggish economy, more Hawaii small businesses are seeking out certifications through programs with the U.S. Small Business Administration that allow them to better compete for lucrative government and military contracts.
The SBA’s 8(a) business-development program, reserved for minority and other disadvantaged small businesses, is generating “high levels of interest” in Hawaii, according to Jane Sawyer, the SBA’s Hawaii district director.