Small-business certifications open doors to billions of dollars in contracting opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels. This master course walks business owners through the four SBA federal certifications—8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone, and Veteran (SDVOSB/VOSB)—with detailed eligibility requirements, required documents, application portals, and recertification processes.

The course also introduces participants to state-level programs such as DBE, MWBE, HUB, SBE, and SWaM. A 50-state quick finder tool is provided.

Date & Time

Web Conference Meeting: Thursday, October 28, 2025| 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM EST

Registration

Virtual event registration- Click here to register now.

Fees

Registration fees are based on membership level. Members and non-members are welcome.

Fees for this meeting are as follows:

• Complimentary: Supplier Members

• $15:  Business Members 

• $35:Advocate Members, Individual, and Non-Members

• Complimentary:  Government Agency and Large Prime Contractor Representatives (as approved by USWCC)

If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.

Presenter

Charmagne Manning

President
The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce 

Charmagne Manning is the President of the The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce (USWCC).  Ms. Manning has effectively leveraged her professional experience which includes extensive Local Government knowledge and personal business ownership to assist women and other small business owners grow their interests. No matter which hat she’s wearing, her goal is simple – to empower small business leaders to start and develop successful businesses while advancing related government policy.

Charmagne brings more than 20 years of experience relevant to any small business or entrepreneur. Ms. Manning’s previous contributions include vast experience in developing and operating various service-related businesses in several markets – from construction management, hospitality, and personal care service, to governmental services and non-profits. Additionally, Ms. Manning enjoyed a lengthy career while serving in multiple positions within Local Government. With her wealth of entrepreneurial experience coupled with her vast knowledge of the interworking of local government, she is able to extend a steady and knowledgeable hand to assist business owners and stakeholders toward the advancement of small businesses.

Ms. Manning attended the John Scott Daily Institute of Government at Florida State University where she became an Internationally Certified Municipal Clerk. In the course of personal business development over the years, additional education was obtained through Santa Fe College and North Florida Technical College.

Charmagne is a Florida native, born in West Palm Beach, FL who later relocated to Gainesville, FL as the youngest child of her large 11-member family and the proud mother of 2 bright children.