The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. These preferences go to small businesses that obtain HUBZone certification in part by employing staff who live in a HUBZone. The company must also maintain a "principal office" in one of these specially designated areas.

Important Notice on Expiration of Redesignated HUBZones on October 1, 2011

The HUBZone Maps

In order to qualify for the HUBZone program, your business must be located in an area designated as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zones.

Understanding the HUBZone Program

The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) Empowerment Contracting program was enacted into law as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997.

Applying for the HUBZone Program

Before you can apply for the HUBZone program, you must first qualify. To qualify for the program, a business (except tribally-owned concerns) must meet HUBZone Program criteria.

Maintaining the HUBZone Certification

If your business is HUBZone certified and there are no changes during your certification, you have no reporting obligations to SBA. 

HUBZone: Latest News and Articles

On this page, you will find the latest news related to HUBZones. Be sure to check back often to stay up to date on the HUBZone program and topics which may be useful for you and your business.

HUBZone Area Changes – Information Briefing

The United States Small Business Administration has created an information briefing that highlights the HUBZone area changes as a result of the 2010 Census and the impact these changes may have on HUBZone firms.

For more information on the HUBZone programs in the North Brevard area contact:

Space Coast Economic Development Commission
2000 South Washington Avenue, Suite 2
Titusville, Florida 32780-4752
Phone: 321-269-3221 ∙ Toll Free: 1-800-749-3224
Fax: 321-567-0051
Email: sedc@titusville.com

Space Coast Economic Development Commission
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