The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program, through the Small Business Administration, helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities.
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HUBZone Information and Links
About HUBZone Certification:
http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/contracting/working-with-government/small-business-certifications-audiences/hubzone-certification
Understanding the HUBZone Program:
http://www.sba.gov/content/understanding-hubzone-program
Searchable Map:
http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/
Excerpt from “Understanding the HUBZone Program” - http://www.sba.gov/content/understanding-hubzone-program
How the HUBZone Program Works
The SBA regulates and implements the HUBZone program. SBA does the following:
Benefits of the HUBZone Program
The program’s benefits for HUBZone-certified companies include:
The federal government has a goal of awarding 3% of all dollars for federal prime contracts to HUBZone-certified small business concerns.