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8(a)Minority Enterprise Development Program

The Minority Enterprise Development Program, commonly referred to as the 8(a) Program, has been revamped into a business development program that provide entrepreneurs and contractors assistance in understanding, preparation, negotiation and assistance in competing for federal government contract awards. The 8(a) program is available and growing in the assistance it delivers to small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons.