§ 124.1 What is the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program?

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Title 13 CFR: Business Credit and Assistance › Chapter I: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION › Part 124: 8(a) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS › Subpart A: 8(a) Business Development › § 124.1: § 124.1 What is the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program?

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Sections 8(a) and 7(j) of the Small Business Act authorize a Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development program (designated the 8(a) Business Development or “8(a) BD” program for purposes of the regulations in this part). The purpose of the 8(a) BD program is to assist eligible small disadvantaged business concerns compete in the American economy through business development.

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