If you are a small business owner, you may be interested in applying for the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program, a nine-year federal program that helps eligible businesses owned and controlled by ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program has long served as one ...

There are many grant programs available to small businesses, depending on a variety of qualifying factors. — Getty Images/ljubaphoto Whether you’re starting a new small business or looking to grow the ...

On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a formal request to all active participants in the 8(a) Business Development Program—approximately 4,300 firms. The directive ...

Some midsize firm leaders say they’re happy with the business development programming their firms offer. A number of midsize Atlanta firms have business development programs of some kind but seek ...