Business · 14/01/2021Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

SBA Corrects Regulations for Women-Owned Small Business Certification

Summary

The U.S. Small Business Administration is revising its regulations to clarify the certification process for Women-Owned Small Business Concerns and Economically-Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, following a statutory requirement published in 2020.

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