HUBZone Works for America — HUBZone Contractors National Council
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National business growth, market access & advocacy network

Turn HUBZone Status Into Business Opportunity.

The HUBZone Contractors National Council helps certified businesses access federal opportunities, build strategic relationships, compete more effectively and shape the future of the HUBZone program.

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Precision Manufacturing

Machined parts and components for the defense industrial base.

  • CNC machining
  • Fabrication & welding
  • Quality inspection
  • Spare parts

One ecosystem, five connected groups

  • HUBZone Businesses
  • Federal Agencies
  • Prime Contractors
  • Industry Partners
  • Policymakers

Why the Council

More Than Membership. A Growth Network.

The national business growth, market access and advocacy network for HUBZone companies.

Access

Get closer to the opportunities.

Connect with federal agencies, prime contractors and contracting opportunities through curated intelligence, matchmaking and industry engagement.

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Growth

Build the capabilities to compete.

Access training, education, practical resources, expert guidance and business-development support.

Explore Business Resources

Connection

Meet the people who can move your business forward.

Build relationships with HUBZone companies, federal buyers, primes, strategic partners and industry leaders.

Join the Network

Advocacy

Have a voice in the future of HUBZone.

The Council represents the interests of HUBZone businesses and advocates for policies and acquisition practices that strengthen the program.

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The member journey

Support at Every Stage of the Federal Contracting Journey.

Wherever your business is today, the Council meets you there — and helps you get to the next stage.

  1. 01

    Discover

    Understand the HUBZone program, the federal marketplace and where your business fits.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    Build the capability, compliance posture and positioning buyers expect.

  3. 03

    Connect

    Meet agencies, primes and partners through Matchmaking360 and Council events.

  4. 04

    Compete

    Pursue solicitations, teaming arrangements and subcontracting opportunities.

  5. 05

    Grow

    Scale past performance, capacity and revenue in the federal market.

  6. 06

    Advocate

    Shape policy and acquisition practice for the next generation of HUBZone firms.

Matchmaking360

Meet the People Who Can Buy What You Sell.

Matchmaking360 creates structured connections between HUBZone businesses, federal agencies, prime contractors and industry partners across critical federal contracting sectors.

Example sectors

  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Infrastructure
  • Other Mission-Critical Federal Markets
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How a connection happens

  1. 01

    HUBZone Business

    Certified firms with capability to deliver

  2. 02

    The Council

    Preparation, positioning and introductions

  3. 03

    Industry Matchmaking

    Structured, sector-aligned meetings

  4. 04

    Agencies & Primes

    Federal buyers and prime contractor teams

  5. 05

    Business Opportunities

    Solicitations, teaming and subcontracts

Proof and impact

A National Network With Measurable Reach.

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Member success

HUBZone Businesses Are Building What Comes Next.

Every story follows the same structure: the challenge, the Council support, the connection that mattered and the result.

See Member Success Stories

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IT & Cybersecurity

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Connection
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[Member Company Name]

Construction

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Council Support
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Connection
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Result
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[Member Company Name]

Manufacturing

[City, State]

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Challenge
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Council Support
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Connection
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Economic impact

Federal Contracts Create Local Impact.

When HUBZone businesses grow, they create jobs, invest in communities and strengthen local economies. The Council works to turn federal contracting access into sustainable economic opportunity.

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The chain of impact

  1. 01

    Federal Contracting

    Contract awards reach HUBZone-certified firms

  2. 02

    HUBZone Business Growth

    Capacity, past performance and revenue expand

  3. 03

    Jobs + Investment

    Hiring, equipment, facilities and training

  4. 04

    Community Revitalization

    Local spending and economic stability

  5. 05

    National Economic Impact

    Stronger industrial base and supplier network

Advocacy

Changing Policy. Expanding Opportunity.

The Council's advocacy is structured work, not messaging: an issue, a specific action, a documented outcome and a clear reason it matters to members.

Legislative Reform

Issue

Statutory rules governing HUBZone eligibility, certification and recertification shape whether firms can plan and invest with confidence.

HUBZone Spending

Issue

Federal HUBZone contracting performance is measured against a government-wide goal that has historically been difficult to meet.

Acquisition Policy

Issue

How requirements are bundled, scoped and set aside determines whether HUBZone firms can realistically compete.

Regulatory Issues

Issue

Regulatory changes and interpretations can create compliance burden or unintended eligibility cliffs.

Congressional Engagement

Issue

Decision-makers need direct evidence of how HUBZone contracting affects businesses and communities.

Member-Led Advocacy

Issue

The most persuasive advocacy comes from business owners describing real contracting experience.

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Membership

Your Business Shouldn't Navigate Federal Contracting Alone.

Join a national network built specifically around the growth, competitiveness and long-term success of HUBZone businesses.

Find Opportunities

  • Opportunity alerts
  • Pre-solicitation intelligence
  • Sources sought
  • RFP information
  • Subcontracting opportunities

Build Capability

  • Training
  • Resource library
  • Expert guidance
  • Help desk
  • Business-development support

Build Relationships

  • Matchmaking360
  • Industry events
  • Member network
  • Advisory committees
  • Prime contractor connections

Influence the Future

  • Legislative advocacy
  • Regulatory updates
  • Policy engagement
  • Member voice
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Events

Where the HUBZone Community Connects.

Conferences, matchmaking sessions, webinars, training and executive events across the year.

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ConferenceIn person

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2027 National HUBZone Conference — Building the Fleet

Every ship starts with a supply chain. The Council's next anchor event connects HUBZone manufacturers to the maritime industrial base: manufacturing, shipbuilding, supply chain and readiness.

Audience
HUBZone manufacturers, shipyards, primes, agencies, sponsors
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Explore Building the Fleet
MatchmakingHybrid

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Date to be confirmed

Matchmaking360 Sessions

Structured, sector-aligned meetings between HUBZone firms, agencies and prime contractors.

Audience
Members and participating buyers
Location
Conference and virtual sessions
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ExecutiveIn person

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Date to be confirmed

2026 HUBZone Golf Invitational

Executive-level relationship building across the HUBZone ecosystem.

Audience
Members, sponsors, industry executives
Location
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Invitational Details

Find your pathway

One Network. Five Ways In.

Join the network

Your HUBZone Certification Opens the Door. Your Network Helps You Walk Through It.

Join the national network helping HUBZone businesses compete, connect and grow in the federal marketplace.

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