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SUMMARY:Business Development Series - HUB Certification Explained
DESCRIPTION:Chamber members and area business owners invited to attend and learn more about becoming a certified HUB - Historically Underutilized Business.\n\nPresenter (pictured below): Mariah Thompson-Carter  CTCD\, CTCM\, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator\, Statewide HUB Program\, Comptroller of Public Accounts\, 512-475-3960|\n\nwww.Texas4HUBS.org\n\n\n\nSee definition below and CLICK HERE to download the program brochure.\n\n\n\nAttendees may bring their own lunches to this lunch and learn workshop OR pick up lunch at the food truck that is scheduled to be in the City Rec Center parking lot! (If ordering from the food truck\, please arrive early to place your order.) Drinks will be available at the meeting.\n\n\n\nHistorically Underutilized Business (HUB) is a program that assists minority-and women-owned businesses tap into the state's contracts and services.\n\n\n\nWho qualifies to be a Historically Underutilized Business?\n\nAn applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. The owner must be an economically disadvantaged person meeting eligibility as a(n):\n\nAsian Pacific American\,\n\nBlack American\,\n\nHispanic American\,\n\nNative American\,\n\nAmerican woman\, and/or\n\nService-Disabled Veteran with a service-related disability of 20% or greater.\n\n\n\nThe applicant/owner must:\n\nbe a U.S. Citizen\,\n\nprove at least one year of Texas residency\,\n\nprove control of the day to day operations\, and\n\nhold company title equivalent to ownership and control requirements.\n\n\n\nThe applicant business must:\n\nbe primarily based in Texas\,\n\nprove its principal place of business is in Texas\, and\n\nbe a for-profit entity that has not exceeded the size standard prescribed by 34 TAC  20.294.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\nMariah Thompson-Carter started her journey with the Texas Comptroller's office in 2022. Since joining the Statewide Procurement Division\, she has left her imprint in many resourceful programs and recently joined the Statewide HUB Program as the Marketing Coordinator. You will see her at conferences or expo booths with a big smile on her face promoting the Statewide HUB certification. \n\n\n\nPrior to her current role\, Mariah showcased her customer service skills in retail and aviation for 13 years. While working for the number one athletic retailer\, she successfully led multiple stores in her market and won multiple Sales Leadership awards and reached record-breaking sales goals and budgets. \n\n \n\nAfter gaining extensive experience in the retail industry\, she made a deliberate shift to apply her customer service skills in the field of aviation. She joined a private airport where she assisted pilots and catered to elite clientele\, while also acquiring in-depth knowledge about the airline industry. These experiences not only honed her customer service skills but also made her comfortable with interacting and connecting with new people. \n\n \n\nOutside of work\, she spends time with her husband and three sons ages 16\, 12\, and 10 months. Being a "boy mom" keeps her busy with practices\, games\, and different school events. She enjoys music\, art\, nature\, spending time with her extended family\, and a little quality time to herself.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-family:arial\;">Chamber members and area business owners invited to attend and learn more about becoming a certified HUB - Historically Underutilized Business.<br />\nPresenter (pictured below): <strong>Mariah Thompson-Carter</strong>&nbsp\; <strong>CTCD\, CTCM\, </strong>Marketing and Outreach Coordinator\, Statewide HUB Program\, Comptroller of Public Accounts\, 512-475-3960|<br />\n<strong><a href="http://www.texas4hubs.org/">www.Texas4HUBS.org</a></strong><br />\n<br />\nSee definition below and <strong><a href="https://www.nacogdoches.org/forms/PRINT_READY_HUB_Brochure_-_English.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong> to download the program brochure.<br />\n<br />\nAttendees may bring their own lunches to this lunch and learn workshop OR pick up lunch at the food truck that is scheduled to be in the City Rec Center parking lot! (If ordering from the food truck\, please arrive early to place your order.) Drinks will be available at the meeting.<br />\n<br />\n<a href="https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/"><strong>Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)</strong></a> is a program that assists minority-and women-owned businesses tap into the state&rsquo\;s contracts and services.<br />\n<br />\n<em><strong><span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">Who qualifies to be a Historically Underutilized Business?</span></strong></em><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">An applicant owner must provide proof of 51 percent ownership and control of the day to day operation of the business. The owner must be an economically disadvantaged person meeting eligibility as a(n):</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">Asian Pacific American\,</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">Black American\,</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">Hispanic American\,</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">Native American\,</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">American woman\, and/or</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">Service-Disabled Veteran with a service-related disability of 20% or greater.</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">The applicant/owner must:</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">be a U.S. Citizen\,</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">prove at least one year of Texas residency\,</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">prove control of the day to day operations\, and</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">hold company title equivalent to ownership and control requirements.</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">The applicant business must:</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">be primarily based in Texas\,</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">prove its principal place of business is in Texas\, and</span><br />\n<span style="white-space: pre-wrap\;">be a for-profit entity that has not exceeded the size standard prescribed by 34 TAC &sect\;20.294.<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<strong>About the speaker:</strong></span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Mariah Thompson-Carter started her journey with the Texas Comptroller&rsquo\;s office in 2022. Since joining the Statewide Procurement Division\, she has left her imprint in many resourceful programs and recently joined the Statewide HUB Program as the Marketing Coordinator. <span style="color:black\;">You will see her at conferences or expo booths with a big smile on her face promoting the Statewide HUB certification. </span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Prior to her current role\, Mariah showcased her customer service skills in retail and aviation for 13 years. While working for the number one athletic retailer\, she successfully led multiple stores in her market and won multiple Sales Leadership awards and reached record-breaking sales goals and budgets. </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">After gaining extensive experience in the retail industry\, she made a deliberate shift to apply her customer service skills in the field of aviation. She joined a private airport where she assisted pilots and catered to elite clientele\, while also acquiring in-depth knowledge about the airline industry. These experiences not only honed her customer service skills but also made her comfortable with interacting and connecting with new people. </span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">Outside of work\, she spends time with her husband and three sons ages 16\, 12\, and 10 months. Being a &ldquo\;boy mom&rdquo\; keeps her busy with practices\, games\, and different school events. She enjoys music\, art\, nature\, spending time with her extended family\, and a little quality time to herself.&nbsp\; </span></span>
LOCATION:CL Simon Recreation Center 1112 North St.
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URL:http://nactx.chambermaster.com/events/details/business-development-series-hub-certification-explained-66577
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