Business Resources

Minority Certifications

At the Harlingen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we are aggressively pursuing outreach programs with both public and private sectors. Our goal is to be a valuable business resource and to help small businesses grow to the next level.

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification Program

The Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC) administers the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program as outlined in Texas Government Code Chapter 2161. The program is designed to promote full and equal business opportunities for all businesses in state contracting. HUB Certification increases exposure to solicitations for the procurement of goods and services by state agencies. HUB Certification is FREE of Charge and can be renewed every 4 years. HUB Certification Eligibility Criteria:

  • At least 51% ownership, including active participation and control by an Asian Pacific American,
  • African American, Hispanic American, Native American or American Woman
  • Eligible Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Applicant Principal place of business must be located in the State of Texas
  • Must be actively participating in the day to day operations of the business at a level to commensurate to ownership.
HUB Certification Application
http://www.tbpc.state.tx.us/hub/forms/index.html

Central & South Texas Minority Business Council
CSTMBC is affiliated with the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
http://www.nmsdcus.org

  • Minority-owned businesses' direct link with Corporate America
  • Certification recognized across the U.S.
  • Directory of local & regional corporate purchasers and contractors
  • Bid opportunities from private sector, corporate and public agencies
  • How-To Seminars and Workshops
  • Educational Seminars
  • Networking & relationship-building opportunities with Corporate buyers
  • Programs and services designed to help minority-owned businesses grow
CSTMBC Certification Application
http://www.cstmbc.org/MBECertificationApplication.pdf

Every HUB and MBE must be aware that being certified does not assure you contracts from the city, state, federal government, or private corporations. The certification process requires a lot of time and work to be done. But once you are certified, the opportunities may help expand your business.