Business Development Series - HUB Certification Explained

Chamber members and area business owners invited to attend and learn more about becoming a certified HUB - Historically Underutilized Business.
Presenter (pictured below): Mariah Thompson-Carter  CTCD, CTCM, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, Statewide HUB Program, Comptroller of Public Accounts, 512-475-3960|
www.Texas4HUBS.org

See definition below and CLICK HERE to download the program brochure.

Attendees 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.

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) is a program that assists minority-and women-owned businesses tap into the state’s contracts and services.

Who qualifies to be a Historically Underutilized Business?
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):
Asian Pacific American,
Black American,
Hispanic American,
Native American,
American woman, and/or
Service-Disabled Veteran with a service-related disability of 20% or greater.

The applicant/owner must:
be a U.S. Citizen,
prove at least one year of Texas residency,
prove control of the day to day operations, and
hold company title equivalent to ownership and control requirements.

The applicant business must:
be primarily based in Texas,
prove its principal place of business is in Texas, and
be a for-profit entity that has not exceeded the size standard prescribed by 34 TAC §20.294.


About the speaker:
Mariah 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.

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.
 
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.
 
Outside 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.