SMALL BUSINESS EVENT: 2019 HUBZone Small Business Summit

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 office hosted the 2019 HUBZone Small Business Summit in Atlanta on June 11-12, 2019, at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center. This event is recognized as the second-largest HUBZone gathering of the year, bringing together hundreds of HUBZone-certified small businesses nationwide to foster community revitalization and economic development. The summit featured extensive networking opportunities, educational seminars led by industry experts, government and industry matchmaking sessions with federal agencies and prime contractors, panel discussions, and forums designed to support small businesses in expanding their federal contracting opportunities. Organized in collaboration with the HUBZone Contractors National Council, the summit aimed to provide vital training and resources to HUBZone businesses, helping them navigate federal procurement processes and connect with potential partners. Key points of contact for the event included Michelle Burnette, Executive Director of the HUBZone Council, and Benita Jackson, Small Business Coordinator at the EPA. The event supported businesses under the NAICS code 921190 and underscored the EPA’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth through targeted outreach and education. Further information and registration details were made available online.