The Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses has a mission “to promote economic opportunities for historically underutilized businesses in state government contracting and procurement that will foster their growth and profitability.”
Through the NC Contractors College, the HUB Office has partnered with industry leaders from across the State to provide cutting-edge training for HUB firms to help them prepare for success in the modern era of construction.
HUB owners increase their basic knowledge in: digital documentation, contracts, law and ethics, project management and productivity, public construction processes, marketing and business development, project scheduling, estimating, bidding, purchasing and LEED.
The NC Contractors College “Gold Star” Program targets mature companies that have project management expertise and proven performance. This program focuses on specific business development strategies that will result in the participating firms preparing estimates and bids for specific construction projects.
In collaboration with ECU’s Small Business Institute and the Kenan Institute’s Entrepreneur Technical Assistance Program, the program will offer the opportunity for a continuation of support to businesses in the college.
The next NC Contractors College will start in Rocky Mount in September of 2015 and lasts 8 weeks. Application to the program by contractors is required.
Contact HUB for more information!