The Importance of the 8(a) Program for J&L Contract Services, Inc. and the Minority Community

Item — Box: 51, Folder: 12

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_51_12_0024

Scope and Contents

The letter is from J&L Contract Services, Inc. to a congressman, explaining the early struggles and subsequent successes of the company. The company faced difficulties in obtaining financing and contracts initially but eventually secured a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and began acquiring contracts under the SBAs 8(a) program. The company has since grown and currently holds several contracts with various government agencies. The letter emphasizes the importance of the 8(a) program for minority-owned businesses like J&L and requests that the program be saved.

Dates

Creation: 1981

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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