Thanksgiving Traditions
During the holiday season, most of us tend to contemplate life. What our family and friends mean to us. How thankful we are for the people in our lives, for what we have earned, and for what we have achieved. It is a time of reflection and a time of consideration. We...
What is Veterans Day and why is it important?
What is Veterans Day and why is it important? Veterans Day is a celebration of the end of World War II. November 11, 1918, marks the day the fighting stopped for “the war to end all wars”. According to the VA’s website, the cease fire between the Allied Nations and...
IE Magazine – Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2022
Jason Bortz of Select GCR is IndustryEra's Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2022President and CEO, Jason Bortz of Select GCR, was featured in IndustryEra (IE) magazine. He made it on the Top 10 Inspiring Leaders of 2022 list! Jason was interviewed by IE’s journalist. The...
What Are Set Aside Contracts?
Set Aside Contracts Set aside contracts are contracts that must be given to small businesses registered with SAM. Most contracts are awarded to businesses that have socio-economic certification. Certifications such as Women Owned Small Business, Veteran and Service...
VOSB & SDVOSB Certifications: What Are They, and How Can They Help Small Businesses?
When it comes to understanding Veteran-owned Small Business VOSB certifications, questions surround what it is, how it works, how it helps, and how to apply it. This article will effectively answer all these questions and more: What is VOSB certification? Top VOSB...
Finding Contracts – Downloadable How To Guides
Finding Contracts -Connect to Government websites and databases, and view past, present, and future contract information. Open Solicitations - On any given day find over 50,000 Federal opportunities listed, plus thousands of state, county and local contracts. Re –...
A HUBZone Certification Allows You to Get Priority for Government Contracts
What is the HUBZone Program & How Do I Register My Business? The Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program is a federal program which helps small businesses in urban and rural communities compete in the marketplace by receiving priority access to...
WOSB Certification: What Is It, and How Does It Help Small Businesses?
When it comes to understanding WOSB certification, many questions surround what it is, how it works, how it helps, and how to apply it. This article answers all those questions and more: What is WOSB certification? Top WOSB certification benefits What are WOSB...
8a Certification: What Is It, and How Does It Help Minority-Owned Businesses?
When it comes to understanding 8a (Minority Owned Small Business) certification, many questions surround what it is, how it works, how it helps, and how to apply.This article answers all those questions and more: What is 8a certification? Top 8a certification...
Do You Need SAM Registration? Top Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start
Contracting with the federal government can be a great way to expand your business. If you have experience bidding on private-sector contracts, you will find that the process is very different. To move forward, you must register within the System for Award Management...