Most levels of government require some form of registration to compete for contracting opportunities.  Additionally, most will give preferential treatment and consideration to certified minority or disadvantaged companies. 

For example:  The SBA's 8(a) BD program is a business development program created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market.  Below are just some of the advantages of participating in the 8(a) program.

• 8(a) certification can help you land sole source contracts, some up to $5.5 million each.
• 8(a) set asides mean that when you do compete, you do so against other small businesses, not the large firms; these set asides do not have a dollar ceiling limitation!
• 8(a) certification all but ensures your state MBE or DBE certification.
• 8(a) certification grants you preferred vendor status with large Federal contractors. These contractors must,by law, subcontract to certified 8(a) contractors.

Businesses owned, at least 51%, by women, ethnic minorities, military veterans, or physically disadvantaged persons qualify.  Final certification gives preferential treatment when competing for local, state, and federal contracts.  Additionally, going through the certification process allows the owners 're-acquaint' themselves with their businesses. 

Contact CEO Services Group at 310.720.7066 to get your business registered and certified.