Economics

One of the largest employers in the CSRA is inviting small businesses to learn how to connect and engage for projects. The annual Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Small Business Opportunity Day is set for June 11. Normally, small businesses deal with the procurement department. This event gives them the chance to meet directly with stakeholders and end users to learn about current and upcoming projects. “It is an opportunity for small businesses to connect with SRNS end users and representatives as well as partner organizations,” Jana Chavous, SRNS lead

Small and minority owned businesses need certifications in order to bid on government contracts at the local, state, and federal levels. The City of Augusta’s Compliance Department is holding a workshop to help small business owners navigate the process of being certified to compete for government contracts.  “I created the workshop to cover all types of certifications,” Dr. Yolanda Jackson, interim director of the Compliance Department, explained for ABD. “I do go over federal, state, and local certifications. How those benefit them and who the certifying agencies are.” The goal