Free SBA 8(a) Business Development Orientation Briefings

	St. Louis - The U.S. Small Business Administration is conducting free 8(a) Business Development program workshops on the third Wednesday of each month.  The next workshops will be conducted on November 20, December 18, January 15, and February 19 at 9 a.m. at St. Louis Place, 200 North Broadway.

	Topics to be covered will include the 8(a) business development program criteria, the term length, definition of disadvantaged groups, net-worth criteria, ownership interest, size standards, the application process and IRS issues.

	Registration is required by calling the SBA at 314-539-6600, ext. 254 or 255.