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What is a HUsB? |
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Who is a
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What is a HUsB? |
A HUsB, or
Historically Underutilized small
Business, may be:
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a minority- or
woman- owned business
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a veteran- or
disabled veteran- owned business
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any other
underutilized or disadvantaged small business
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Who is a HUsB Coordinator? |
A HUsB
Coordinator is a volunteer from Central Indiana area
corporations and government organizations that have sourcing,
procurement and/or other supplier development responsibilities. The
group works to:
- maximize
efforts to help HUsB development
- make a
difference in the business world
- improve
the diversity of the firm’s suppliers
- network
with other corporate diversity and small business managers
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What's
is "Tools for Progress?" |
"Tools for
Progress" is an annual educational and networking event conducted by the HUsB Coordinators. Small business owners and/or representatives from
their companies are invited to:
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participate in
educational workshops and seminars conducted by industry experts
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attend the
keynote address from a prominent figure in the business community
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participate in
the business card exchange networking event
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Why
Participate? |
Participation is beneficial to
HUsBs as well as HUsB Coordinators. HUsBs will benefit from:
- Attending
events that provide information valuable to conducting
business with large corporations and government agencies
- Meeting
HUsB Coordinators’ corporate representatives, buyers and
contracting officers
- Networking
with other small business owners
HUsB Coordinators benefit by
meeting prospective suppliers and potentially expanding the
diversity of their suppliers. They will also network with other HUsB
Coordinators in order to:
- meet minority business
representatives
- potentially expand
the diversity of their suppliers
- discuss business
relationships with other corporations
- compare and exchange
best business practices
- keep abreast of small
business activities in Central Indiana
- learn about new government
regulations
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How do I Join? |
If you are with an
area corporation or government organization and have
responsibilities in sourcing, procurement, and/or other supplier
development activities, please feel free to contact any of the
individuals listed on the contact page.
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