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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000
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URL:https://www.loudounchamber.org/events/loudoun-govcon-workshop-navigati
 ng-sbas-proposed-changes-to-the-small-business-size-standards/
SUMMARY:Loudoun GovCon Workshop: Navigating SBA’s Proposed Changes to the
  Small Business Size Standards
DESCRIPTION:Navigating SBA’s Proposed Changes to the Small Business Size 
 Standards\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed one of its 
 most consequential revisions in years to the methodology and rules governi
 ng small business size standards. The proposed rules would significantly i
 ncrease size standards in most industries\, including an increase of more 
 than 1\,000% for certain NAICS codes and could dramatically expand the poo
 l of businesses eligible to compete for small business set-asides.\n\nToge
 ther with SBA’s revised methodology for establishing and calculating siz
 e standards\, these changes could affect how businesses qualify as small\,
  compete for federal set-aside contracts\, participate in the Mentor-Prot
 égé Program\, and plan for long-term growth.\n\nIn this timely presentat
 ion\, government contracts attorneys Tony Franco and Emily Reid of Piliero
 Mazza PLLC will translate the proposed rules into practical consideration
 s for businesses and the community leaders who support them.\n\nPart 1: Un
 derstanding SBA’s Proposed Changes\n\nTony and Emily will explain the pr
 oposed revisions to SBA’s size standards and methodology\, why the agenc
 y is considering these changes\, and how expanding the pool of small busin
 ess contractors could reshape the federal government contracting landscape
 . They will discuss the potential effects on small business eligibility\, 
 set-aside and subcontracting opportunities\, the Mentor-Protégé Program\
 , and other federal contracting programs. The session will also address th
 e federal rulemaking process and the options available to businesses and i
 ndustry stakeholders that want to provide feedback on the proposals or cha
 llenge the final rules on the size standards.\n\nPart 2: Preparing Your Bu
 siness for What Comes Next\n\nUnderstanding the proposed rules is only the
  first step. Tony and Emily will help attendees consider how evolving SBA 
 regulations could affect a company’s eligibility\, competitive position\
 , organizational structure\, compliance obligations\, and growth strategy.
  They will also share practical considerations for assessing potential ris
 ks and opportunities and positioning businesses to compete successfully as
  the regulatory landscape changes.\n\nIn addition\, Tony and Emily will di
 scuss other recent regulatory changes affecting small business contractors
 \, including SBA’s recently published rule on new eligibility criteria f
 or the 8(a) Business Development Program.\n\nWhether you are a federal con
 tractor\, business owner\, economic development professional\, or communit
 y leader advising local companies\, this presentation will provide a clear
 er understanding of the proposed rules and actionable insights to help bus
 inesses prepare\, respond\, and grow.\n\nWhy Attend\n\n 	Gain practical in
 sight into SBA's proposed changes and revised methodology for calculating 
 size standards.\n 	Understand the potential impact on your company's eligi
 bility\, competitiveness\, and growth strategy.\n 	Identify opportunities 
 and risks that could affect your position in the federal marketplace.\n 	W
 alk away with actionable guidance for organizational planning and long-ter
 m success.\n 	Learn how to effectively engage in the rulemaking process be
 fore the public comment deadline on November 20\, 2026.\n\nWho Should Atte
 nd\n\n 	Federal contractors of all sizes.\n 	Current and prospective SBA M
 entor-Protégé Program participants.\n 	Contracts\, compliance\, capture\
 , and business development professionals.\n 	Business owners\, executives\
 , and in-house counsel responsible for growth and strategic planning.\n 	C
 ompanies evaluating how regulatory changes may affect future contracting o
 pportunities.\n
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LOCATION:Lincoln Properties Skybox\, 20130 Lakeview Center Plaza\, Ashburn\
 , VA\, 20147\, United States
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