13 CFR 124.1 : Business Credit And Assistance (Parts 1-100 To Parts 501-599) — (Parts 1-100 To Parts 501-599) — Small Business Administration (Parts 1-100 To Parts 148-199) — 8(A) Business Development/Small Disadvantaged Business Status Determinations (§ 124.1 To § 124.1016) — 8(A) Business Development (§ 124.1 To § 124.704) — Provisions Of General Applicability (§ 124.1 To § 124.4) — What is the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program?

4 Aug 2016

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.

13 CFR 124.1