Who is the United States eHUBZone Trade Association?

We are a nonprofit trade association that focus on Diversity Business specificially HUBZone companies and usually they are underserved and underutilized owned business owners.  This association is a VOICE for the the Diversity community that allows the Diversity community access to Federal Government, Legislators and Federal Government procurement processes.


Who can Join the United States eHUBZone Trade Association?

A company must be Certified by each U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).


What are some benefits as a eHUBZone Member?

Some of the benefits includes:

  • Group Insurance rate (including Healthcare)

  • 401k

  • Legal Support Services

  • TeleHealth Support Services

  • Financial Support Services


Why should you become a member of the eHUBZone Trade Association?

First, it takes a team to become successful.  Our trade association assist with compliance, networking with buyers and vendors.  Also, our trade association provides additional professional support that may help your business grow.


What are some of the tools available for eHUBZone Trade Association members?

Some of the tools are:

  • Bidding tools access to local, state and federal buyers.  Also, prime government contractors that seek diversity compliance.
  • Auction
  • Procurement Matching services
  • CEO Roundtable

Are there any special discounts and incentives available for eHUBZone Trade Association members?

Yes, there are special discounts and incentives.  For example, the group insurance plans offers major discounts on products and services by our approved affiliate licensed independent agents.


Are there any support resources?

Yes, there are more resources such and Legal, Finance, CPA Support services, CEO Roundtable and much more.


What is the Federal Government HUBZone program?

The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses in historically underutilized business zones. It also gives preferential consideration to those businesses in full and open competition.

Joining the HUBZone program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. HUBZone-certified businesses also get a 10 percent price evaluation preference in full and open contract competitions.

HUBZone-certified businesses can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs they qualify for.


How to get certified to participate as a HUBZone business?

Before you can participate in the HUBZone program, you must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Take these steps to get HUBZone certified.

  1. Make sure you have a SAM.gov account.

  2. Make sure you have a General Login System account.

  3. Apply for HUBZone certification using the General Login System. Log in, select “Access” and then “HUBZone” before completing the prompts.

  4. Check your email for time-sensitive instructions to electronically verify your application within 10 business days.

  5. Submit any requested supporting documentation within 10 business days.

  6. Update your SAM.gov profile to indicate you are a HUBZone business after you get an email confirmation from the SBA.


What are the requirement qualifications to participate as a HUBZone business?

To qualify for the HUBZone program, your business must:

  • Be a small business

  • Be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, a Community Development Corporation, an agricultural cooperative, a Native Hawaiian organization, or an Indian tribe

  • Have its principal office located in a HUBZone

  • Have at least 35 percent of its employees live in a HUBZone