Business Education

UNC Pembroke to offer HUB certification workshop

By Staff Report, posted 1 year ago
Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub - Photo provided by UNCP

UNC Pembroke is offering a workshop series this month to support North Carolina Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification. The workshop is designed for minority- and women-owned business enterprises interested in gaining certification and accessing new opportunities with public institutions and other organizations. 

The free two-part series will begin with an online webinar this evening, Jan. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. Click here to register for the webinar.

The second session will be an in-person workshop on Jan. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub, located at 202 Main Street in Pembroke. This session will guide participants through the next steps of the certification process. Topics will include:

  • How to maximize the benefits of HUB certification
  • Identifying and preparing for key business opportunities
  • Understanding purchasing needs at UNC Pembroke and Fayetteville State University 
  • Networking with purchasers from UNCP, FSU and local businesses

The HUB certification workshop series is co-hosted by the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub, FSU Hub, NC Growth, and the NC HUB Office, providing a collaborative platform for businesses to grow and foster partnerships. 

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