HUB Certification Day

The state government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in North Carolina. Many state contract opportunities contain participation goals for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB -minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses). Access to online resources and databases are critical to finding state government contract opportunities.

Plan NOW to leverage this resource to create a competitive advantage in your market.

This certification will provide:

1. Assistance through the process of registering on the electronic Vendor Portal (e-VP) so you can participate in the NC e-Procurement system, NC Interactive Purchasing System (IPS) and HUB certification.
2. Learn how to complete HUB Vendor Certification Application (Statewide Uniform Certification Application)– and complete a daft application.
3. Learn what documents are required to determine if your company qualifies to be certified as a HUB.
4. Receive guidance on how to use these resources as business development tools to grow your company.
5. Practice accessing bids through the Interactive Purchasing System (IPS).
6. Learn how to do business with Wake Tech.

Helpful Tips For The Training:

• If you have not done so already, register with North Carolina eProcurement prior to the event and be sure to write down your username and password.
• You will need to have your EIN available if you want to register in eVP - it is required for registration.
• This is a hands-on training and would recommend bringing a laptop.

Agenda:

• 9 :00 Welcome/Presenter Introductions-Carla Daniels, Wakte Tech HUB Coordinator
• 9:05 HUB Certification Workshop
  • Overview
  • HUB Certification
  • eVP registration
  • Statewide Uniform Certification Program Application/Reciprocity
  • Required Documentation
  • Finding HUB Vendors
  • HUB Vendor Responsibilities
  • Finding Opportunities and Developing Your Business
  • Doing Business with the State
• 11:15 How to Do Business with Wake Tech-Carla Daniels, Wake Tech HUB Coordinator
• 11:45 How to use today's information as business development tools to grow your company-Katie Gailes, Director Wake Tech Entrepreneurship Initiatives
• Noon Wrap Up/Next Steps