Political Quotes

“The truth is, the 8(a) program has no reason to fear the HUB Zone Program. In fact, they should be able to work nicely together. The 8(a) program helps to seek minority programs own a greater stake in the economy by focusing on ownership and development of small business. The HUB Zone Program, on the other hand, focuses on developing jobs and opportunities in distressed areas, many of them still minority communities. One brings jobs; the other brings ownership. The two programs are two prongs of the same fork. HUB Zones in 8(a) should not fight with each other but focus on the common threads, such as contract bundling that hurt them and all other small businesses alike. Yesterday, I was pleased to receive a letter from my friends at the National Black Chamber of Commerce in which they recognized how these two programs must work together. Harry Alford, Chamber president and CEO wrote: To date, the Small Business Administration and other agencies have not aggressively pursued the utilization of this valuable vehicle-- Referring to HUB Zones. There is a false perception that it is here to replace the 8a program. The author has been guilty of that same fear. In further research and reflection, it appears that the anxiety is unjustified. 8a is in the suburbs and nothing is in the inner city. It will be the HUB Zone activity that will spur a renaissance where economic activity is lacking. We must support the HUB zones.”