isoterix entered into SBA's 8(a) BD and SDB Program on May 10, 2004.

SBA's 8(a) Business Development programs are intended to help small businesses be successful for the future. Companies can benefit from the wide-range of services we offer;support for government contractors, access to capital, management and technical assistance, and export assistance;just to name a few. We accomplish our goal by building community-based small businesses, which in turn revitalizes neighborhoods, creates jobs, and encourages economic growth. SBA uses a number of assistance intervention tools, ranging from contract support to low-interest loans for site acquisition, construction, and the purchase of new or upgraded equipment. For more information of the 8(a) BD Program please visit www.sba.gov.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) administers business assistance programs for Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs). SDB certification strictly pertains to benefits in federal procurement. SBA certifies SDBs to make businesses eligible for special bidding benefits. Evaluation credits available to prime contractors boost subcontracting opportunities for SDBs. SBA have become, in effect, the gateway to opportunity for small contractors and subcontractors. For more information of the SDB Program please visit www.sba.gov.

The Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise (VDMBE) provides for the Certification of those businesses that wish to achieve the benefits of participation in the Commonwealth's minority business programs. These programs are designed to open doors to state and local government contracting opportunities by assuring that a contractor is a bona fide minority-owned business. Commonwealth of Virginia Certification Program is the primary agency for state certification of minority business. Certified Minority Firms receive free advertising and promotion of their businesses. For more information on the VDMBE Program please visit www.dmbe.state.va.us.

Other Associations

• Prince William Chamber of Commerce
• Women in Technology (WIT)
• National Association of Professional Asian American Women (NAPAW)

Future Association/Certifications

• GSA IT Schedule
• Mentor Protégé Program
• HUBZone Certification
  "Historically Underutilized Business Zone"
• Facility Clearance