HUBZone Program and Business Development in the United States

HUBZone Program

The HUBZone Program provides Federal contracting assistance for quali?ed small businesses located in historically underutilized
business zones in an effort to increase employment, capital investment, and
economic development in these areas, including Indian reservations. The
Office coordinates efforts with other Federal agencies and local municipal
governments to leverage resources to assist quali?ed small businesses located
in HUBZone areas. The program provides for set-asides, sole source
awards, and price evaluation preferences for HUBZone small businesses and
establishes goals for awards to such ?rms. For further information, call 202–205–6731.
Internet, http://www.sba.gov/hubzone.

Business Development

The Office of Business Development is responsible for the 8(a) Business Development Program. The Office assists small businesses by
providing access to capital and credit, business counseling, training workshops,
technical guidance, and assistance with contracts and loans. Its primary
business development tools are the Mentor-Protege Program and the 7(j)
Management and Technical Assistance Program.

For further information, call 202–205–5852. Internet, http://www.sba.gov/8abd.