The Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses advocates the utilization of HUB firms in the purchase of goods and services, including construction, certifies HUB firms, and monitors reporting requirements to determine compliance in accordance with NC General Statutes and Administrative Rules.

If you are interested in becoming a certified HUB or NCSBE firm, you must access new electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) to register and request certification online. To start the registration process please visit evp.nc.gov .

The HUB Office was established to: Educate HUB firms on how to do business with the state of North Carolina; and; Help eliminate barriers that reduce participation of HUB firms in the marketplace so that companies may compete for state government contracts; Increase the amount of goods and services acquired by state agencies from HUB firms;

This process guide provides instruction on requesting to be certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) vendor. For a video demo regarding this topic, click here. For more detailed step-by-step information regarding this topic in a printable and downloadable format, see the following job aid. Open the Job Aid

Vendors can electronically re-certify as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) or North Carolina Small Business Enterprise (NCSBE) if their current certification is expiring or has expired. This process guide provides the steps to take when requesting to be re-certified as a HUB or NCSBE vendor.

Businesses interested in becoming a certified HUB firm or recertifying as a HUB firm can visit the Historically Underutilized Businesses Certification website for more information. Changes to the DBE Program were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

May 23, 2024 · A Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) is a corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership or joint venture formed to make a profit in which at least 51 percent ownership of the business is by a woman, minority or service-disabled veteran.

HUB Certification with N.C. HUB office provides businesses with greater exposure to business opportunities in state procurement and contracting. NC HUB Certification is free and valid for four years. The Office of Business Inclusion and Advancement will provide free hands-on assistance completing the NC HUB certification application.

What is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)? In North Carolina, a HUB is a disadvantaged business enterprise which has been certified and is currently participating in the

North Carolina law defines a HUB, or, “historically underutilized business” as a business that is at least 51 percent owned (or, in the case of a corporation, at least 51 percent of the stock is owned) and day-to-day management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more citizens or lawful permanent residents who are members ...