107: Meghan Leemon - SBA’s suspension of Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for 8(a) Construction Contracts

In this episode, we're discussing the all new, effective immediate policy: the SBA deciding to suspend bona fide place of business requirements for 8(a) construction contracts. We have Meghan Leemon from PilieroMazza, a business law firm that serves a strategic partner to government contractors and commercial business from across the United States in numerous industries.  Meghan counsels on a broad range of government contracting matters. She advises companies on small business procurement matters, particularly on issues related to eligibility and participation in small business federal procurement programs, such as the Small Business Administration’s Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), 8(a) Business Development, and HUBZone programs as well as the All Small Mentor Protégé Program and the VA’s VetBiz VIP program. She also assists clients in maintaining compliance with the FAR and small business regulations. Meghan discussed what does this policy mean, how does it impact small businesses, what is a bonafide office in the first place, why was it created and we also got into the other rules and changes that have been implemented recently that may be affecting you and your small business. Stay tuned for this episode, as Meghan shared helpful insights that would help your business.