Advocacy · At the heart of our mission
A Voice for HUBZone Businesses. A Force for Change.
The Council brings the realities of running a HUBZone business to Washington—protecting opportunity, strengthening the program and championing the communities it serves.
AWARE · Advocacy
Making the HUBZone Voice Heard
Advocacy remains at the core of who we are. As federal acquisition and small-business policies continue to evolve, we will be developing and refining the Council’s legislative and policy priorities. This work will be overseen by Shirley Bailey, with participation and input from our members and partners.
Our job is to ensure policymakers understand how their decisions affect not only HUBZone contractors, but also the workers, families, manufacturers, small businesses and communities behind those companies.
The Council’s AWARE frameworkFrom representation to results
The Record Behind the Advocacy.
Enacted legislation, program funding and an appeals pathway: explore what the Council’s published record says it helped achieve.
Policy agenda
A Stronger Program. A Fairer Opportunity.
The Council’s published priorities connect business experience with changes that improve access, reduce uncertainty and strengthen HUBZone communities.
Dates and categories identify each published position. Historical 2024 agenda entries are retained as such and do not describe current legal requirements.
Year-round representation
How the Council Moves Policy.
Law, Policy & Regulatory Resources
Member-led advocacy
Your Business. Your Community. Your Voice.
Real business experience makes the case for a stronger HUBZone program.
- Share a policy concern
- Describe how certification, acquisition practices or regulatory uncertainty affect your business—and the change you want policymakers to consider.
- Bring a community story
- Share how federal contracting supports jobs, workforce development and investment, using information you are authorized to share.
- Connect with the Council
- Ask about current priorities and available opportunities to participate in the advocacy effort.
Make your voice count
Don't Wait for Change. Help Shape It.
Join the Council’s work to protect opportunity for HUBZone businesses and the communities they serve.