Great workshop to attend to determine if this is an avenue for small business owners who want to take advantage of federal government contracting. Learn about the 8A/HubZone/Woman Owned Small Business preference programs. Presentation given by Richard Zilg from the SBA Newark office. This statewide workshop series is organized by the NJ Small Business Development Centers Procurement Programs. The first workshop was held on 2/25/11. This program will be held around the state at NJSBDC centers hosted by various state and county colleges.

1. New Jersey District Office HUBZone PROGRAM UPDATE

3. Quick History In 1996 , U.S. Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond, then Chairman of the Small Business Committee, crafts legislation to link preferences for award of Federal contracts to small businesses located in economically dormant and underserved areas, which he called HUBZones. Felt that JOBS , not more job training, was what was needed to promote long-term economic viability.

4. HUBZone Program Becomes Law, Opens Doors In 1997 , Congress passed and the President signed into law the “Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997,” which contained HUBZone provision. In 1998 , the U.S. Small Business Administration moves final rules to create HUBZone Program. In 1999 , program certifies on March 22 nd the first HUBZone small business concern.