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To participate in the 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) Program), a firm must be 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. New applicant owner or owner(s) who are claiming social and economic disadvantage can demonstrate their individual social disadvantage through one of two options: by writing a narrative or by completing the fillable questionnaire in http://Certify.sba.gov . Existing Program participants should prepare their narrative and upload it to Certify according to the instruction posted here.
This guide will provide insight into what elements to include in demonstrating social disadvantage.
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