With the SBA 8(a) program facing legal, policy, and competitive uncertainty, small businesses, including NHOs, must be ready to navigate choppier waters in both federal and commercial markets. This panel offers practical insight on structuring joint ventures, leveraging mentor protégé relationships, strengthening past performance, sharpening brand positioning, and expanding into commercial arenas to stand up and stand out in a crowded lineup. Participants will gain clear strategies to steady their footing, reduce reliance on set asides, and build operational resilience to sustain growth regardless of how the tide shifts.
4.20.2026