ROSE Report – SBA Updates & Support for GovCons

Issue 87 - SBA Updates & Support for GovCons

The Statutory Authority of the SBA 8(a) and WOSB Programs


The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several programs designed to support disadvantaged and women-owned businesses in securing federal contracts. Two of the most notable programs, the 8(a) Business Development Program and the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program, have clear statutory authority under federal law.

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SBA Regulatory Updates: Reducing Cost Barriers and Encouraging Investment in Early-Stage GovCons


The new final rule, effective January 16, 2025, revises key aspects of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program and aligns regulations across multiple small business programs, making it easier for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses to secure investment and scale effectively.

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By Ted Rose • November 5, 2026
Issue 145 - ROSE Insights: The Hidden Cost of Running Without Reserves
By Ted Rose • November 4, 2026
By TED ROSE , ROSE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
November 4, 2026
Rose Financial Solutions is pleased to announce that Ted Rose, President, CEO, and Founder, has been named to OrangeSlices AI’s inaugural 2027 Engage GovCon Executive 150. The recognition honors executives who strengthen the business community behind the Federal mission by sharing their experience, connecting leaders facing similar challenges, and helping others make better-informed decisions in a fast-changing market. Executive honorees are nominated and selected by their peers based on how they engage and contribute, not on title, company size, or revenue. That commitment to the GovCon community is also reflected in the results Ted and the ROSE team deliver for clients: in more than 20 years, ROSE clients have maintained a 100% pass rate on DCAA, financial, bank, and compliance reviews. Congratulations to Ted and to all of this year’s honorees. Read the full announcement and see the complete list of honorees on OrangeSlices AI .
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