Date: Thursday, Oct. 23 Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Virtual Are you a construction, contracting or services business that wants to work on government projects? Join us for a virtual info session and learn how to apply for certification as: Historically Underutilized Business with the North Carolina Department of Administration (HUB/NCDOA) AND/OR Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DBE/NCDOT). Benefits include greater access to government contracts and business opportunities, exclusive listing on our online directory of HUB/DBE certified businesses, and opportunities for business development and professional growth. To be eligible, your business must owned and controlled by 51 percent or more of the following minority groups: Black Americans; Hispanic Americans; Pacific-Asian Americans; American Indians; Females; Disabled - A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3; or, Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637. For more information, visit Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP).