Small Business Event - “Live Chat with HUD’s OSDBU” Webinar Series: Maximizing Growth Through Opportunity Zones and HUBZone Programs
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- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is hosting a webinar titled “Live Chat with HUD’s OSDBU” Webinar Series: Maximizing Growth Through Opportunity Zones and HUBZone Programs. This outreach event, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), aims to inform small businesses, particularly those certified as HUBZone, on leveraging incentives and benefits within Opportunity Zones.
Event Details
The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Opportunity Zones (OZ) program. Key objectives include:
- An introduction to the OZ tax incentive.
- Insights into the new OZ 2.0 permanent tax program and the existing OZ 1.0 program.
- Understanding how Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF) are utilized for projects and businesses, with examples of QOF investments.
- Exploration of how HUD and SBA grants and programs can complement QOF initiatives in OZ.
- Discussion on the strategic overlay of OZ 1.0 designations, eligible OZ 2.0 census tracts for nomination, and HUBZones to maximize community growth.
Logistics & Registration
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)
- Platform: MS Teams
- Registration: Interested parties must register via the provided link:
https://livechat-oz-hubzone.eventbrite.com
Host & Partners
This event is a collaborative effort between HUD's OSDBU, HUD's Office of Field Policy and Management, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Additional Notes
This is a special notice for an informational outreach event, not a contract opportunity. No set-aside designation applies. The primary contact for this event is OSDBU via email at smallbusiness@hud.gov.