Although we do not offer a free membership plan there are many free informative resources and courses available on the site. You can access events for free by visiting the events page. You can sign up on the Diversify Hub Academy to access free courses you will also have the option to purchase courses and eBooks individually.
I have a small company will I benefit from the site?
Yes. All businesses start small. Diversify Hub is designed for all business sizes. Even large companies have to register their business with certain entities in order to do business with them.
How often is the site updated?
Our site is updated often to ensure that we provide our members with the most updated information possible.
Do I have to be a member to participate in the courses?
No, not exactly. You can sign up on the Diversify Hub Academy site where the courses are located to gain access to both the free and paid courses. The Diversify Hub Academy is separate from the Diversify Hub Membership and therefore you will pay for the courses you want to view. If you sign up for the Premium Diversify Hub Membership you will have access to all courses and e-books.
What states does the site show opportunities for?
Diversify Hub currently offers opportunities primarily in Texas with some national opportunities available from corporations. We do plan to expand to other states. Let us know what other states you would like to see on the site.
Can Nonprofits become a member of Diversify Hub?
Yes. Diversify Hub is open to all business types that are looking to do business with other businesses (B2B Business Model).
What if I’m not looking to do business with other businesses, can I become a member of Diversify Hub?
Yes. A Premium Membership provides you with access to all of the courses and cheatsheets available from Diversify Hub. We have resources available to help any business owner.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the nature of the site’s instant access to information refunds are not available.
Can I switch plans?
Absolutely, you can upgrade your membership at any time.
How do I cancel my membership?
Canceling your membership subscription is easy. After you log into your account click on my account and the cancellation link is located beside your membership type information.
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We see that you’re interested in business opportunities, you can take advantage of this resource with our premium package.
If certified diverse – A copy of your certification(s) to upload
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JPS Health Network . The Vendor portal application requires all vendors to submit a W9 form, a certificate of liability form and any certifications that help identify a vendor as a SMWBVE or Hub
The following forms are required to complete your registration:
The texas HUB currently does not offer online registration. The application must be submitted by mail.
See above eligibility criteria based on certification type.
At least 51% of the company must be owned, managed, and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual from one of the presumed groups i.e. Asian-American, African-American, Native American, Hispanic or Women
A small business as defined by the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Size Standard Guidelines
Personal Net Worth (PNW) must not exceed $1,565,000 for MBE/WBE certification or $1,320,000 for DBE/ACDBE certification
MBE/WBE applicant must have a facility located within the State of Texas for at least 90 days
Must be a for-profit business
Your business must be headquartered in the following county to be considered within the jurisdiction of SCTRCA.Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal Frio, Goliad, Guadalupe, Hays, Kernes,Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, Uvalde and Wilson
Your business must be headquartered in the following county to be considered within the jurisdiction of SCTRCA.Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen,Medina, Uvalde and Wilson
The Texas Unified Certification Program is a certification program for the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Programs in Texas. Click here for additional information
Be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned, operated, managed, and controlled by an LGBT person or persons who are either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Exercise independence from any non-LGBT business enterprise
Have its principle place of business (headquarters) in the United States
Have been formed as a legal entity in the United States
You may be eligible to participate in the DBE/ACDBE program if:
The firm is a for-profit business that performs or seeks to perform transportation-related work (or a concession activity) for a recipient of Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, or Federal Aviation Administration funds.
The firm is at least 51% owned by a socially and economically disadvantaged individual(s) who also controls it.
The firm’s disadvantaged owners are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents of the U.S.
The firm meets the Small Business Administration’s size standard and does not exceed $23.98 million in gross annual receipts for DBE ($56.42 million for ACDBEs). (Other size standards apply for ACDBE that are banks/financial institutions, car rental companies, pay telephone firms, and automobile dealers.)
A business must be 51% owned, controlled, and managed by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
A business must be a small business as defined Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards. The firm’s average annual gross receipts over the previous three fiscal years must not exceed U.S. DOT’s cap of $23.98 million.
Effective February 28, 2011, the Personal Net Worth (PNW) of each socially and economically disadvantaged owner must not exceed $1,320,000. Items excluded from disadvantaged owner’s net worth calculation are his/her personal residence and ownership interest in the applicant firm.
Only U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent residents are eligible for certification.
For further assistance with completing the application please attend one of the weekly Pre-Certification Workshops offered each Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Office of Business Opportunity Office 611 Walker St. 7th Floor Houston, TX 77002. For further questions, please call (832) 393-0600.
Contact the MBDA Business Center for
application information
To be eligible for the women’s contracting program, a business must:
Be a small business
Be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens
Have women manage day-to-day operations and also make long-term decisions
To qualify for a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification, a business must be in existence for 6 months – at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by an ethnic minority, who is a U. S. citizen and physically located in the North Texas area to include: Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties. Minority status constitutes anyone belonging to one of the following ethnic groups:
Asian-Indian
Asian-Pacific
Black
Hispanic
Native American
Statewide Procurement Division
CMBL Program
PO Box 13186
1711 San Jacinto