SBA HUBZone Certification 101

Join the Nevada SBA District Office for a webinar on HUBZone Certification. The HUBZone certification webinar is the first in a series presented in collaboration with SBA’s resource partners the Nevada Women Business Center and APEX Accelerator. Learn about the program benefits, program qualifications, the HUBZone map; and how to get certified as a HUBZone small business and how to maintain the certification.

SBA’s HUBZone Program is designed to provide economic assistance to economically depressed geographic areas by awarding federal contracts to small businesses that operates and employ workers on those historically underutilized business zones.

Federal agencies have a goal of awarding at least 3% set aside of federal contracts to HUBZone- certified small business.
Small businesses invest in and hire employees from qualified HUBZone designated areas.
Undercapitalized communities' benefit from job opportunities and investment.

About the Small Business Administration:
Since 1953, the SBA has worked to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. The Nevada District Office has a collective team of resources to help your business prosper.
All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with mental or physical disabilities will be made by contacting NVDO@SBA.GOV at least two weeks in advance. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. SBA’s participation or support is not an endorsement of any product, service, or entity.

Save the Date: Upcoming workshops:
March 26 Women Owned WOSB certification
April 23 How to Register in SAM.gov
June 26 8(a) Business Development
July 23 Writing a Capability Statement
August 20 Tips on Choosing Your Business Structure
September 17 Veteran VOSB certification