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SBA's 8(a) connects minority -owned business

December 23, 2007

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Harry Barnes was able to get some help when he launched his Browning based company, Barnes Construction Co.

A member of the Blackfeet Tribe, Barnes registered with the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, which connects minority-owned businesses with federal contractors.

The federal government requires its agencies to direct part of their contracts to minority-owned business. There are similar programs for businesses owned by women and veterans as well as those located in Historically Underutilized Business zones.

By JO DEE BLACK Tribune Business Editor

Full Story: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/app ... ALSECTION05
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