The Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses – generally known as the HUB Office – is committed to advocating for minority, women and disabled-owned businesses in their efforts to conduct business with the State of North Carolina.

HUB Office staff are available to assist firms with becoming certified as historically underutilized businesses. In addition, the HUB Office provides outreach, training and networking opportunities for new and established HUB firms. This website provides access to our programs and core services, HUB vendor/firm database, upcoming bids with various state agencies and public entities, HUB Annual Reports, HUBSCO Construction Reporting System, the latest news and calendar information for training and conference sessions.

The HUB Office was created by Executive Order 150 April 20, 1999. The HUB Office was codified, established by law and provided operational funding during the 2001 Legislative Session.

The HUB Office was established to:

• Increase the amount of goods and services acquired by state agencies from businesses owned and controlled by HUB firms;
• Work towards eliminating barriers that reduce the participation of HUB firms in the marketplace, and in state government procurement and contracting;
• Encourage purchasing officers and capital project coordinators within the state agencies, departments, universities and community colleges to identify and utilize HUB vendors, contractors and service providers;
• Educate HUB firms on “How To Do Business” with the State of North Carolina; and
• Provide resources for HUB firms.