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How to Qualify for HUBZone Certification

Jul 21 10:00 am — 11:00 am
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Many small businesses located in rural and underserved communities may qualify for HUBZone certification without realizing it.

This federal certification can help businesses compete for set-aside government contracts and gain preferential consideration during the federal contracting process. However, eligibility requirements and the application process can often feel confusing or difficult to navigate.

Join us for a practical overview of the HUBZone certification program and how it can support your federal contracting strategy. This webinar will help small businesses better understand the benefits of the program, how to determine eligibility, and what to expect during the application process. Whether you are exploring federal certifications for the first time or preparing to apply, this session will provide clear guidance and helpful resources to support your next steps.

Webinar topics include:

  • Overview of the HUBZone certification program
  • Benefits and regulations of HUBZone certification
  • How to determine HUBZone eligibility
  • Overview of the HUBZone application process
  • Resources to help businesses prepare for certification

View the SBA’s HUBZone map to determine whether your business is located in a HUBZone.

Screen snip of the HUBZone map

Meet your speaker

Thomas Burns,

Procurement Specialist,

Norcal APEX Accelerator

Headshot of Thomas Burns

Thomas Burns has over 20 years of experience providing start-ups, micro & small businesses with expert advice and assistance in the areas of government contracting, business planning, marketing and sales support. His background includes providing direct representation to small businesses, writing business plans for 50+ clients, bidding and winning multiple contracts with City, County, State agencies as well as doing business with prime contractors in a variety of industries here in Northern California.

Mr. Burns has personally trained, coached and assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs, professionals and small business owners. He has taught webinars, seminars and conducted workshops focusing on building relationships with Prime Contractors, creating winning business plans and marketing to government agencies. Through his personal experience as a business owner, Thomas brings a unique perspective to the small business community.

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Registration Cost: FREE

Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

Event Contact: Norcal APEX Accelerator

P: (707) 267-7561

E: info@apexnorcal.org

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This no-cost training event is hosted by

Norcal APEX Accelerator

www.apexnorcal.org

Northern California APEX Accelerator is a government-funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.