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Acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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HUB Events

Upcoming Sponsored Events

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) provides a listing of Statewide HUB Program-sponsored events, which are events where Statewide HUB is assisting in the planning, outreach and advertising aspects or when spot bid fair opportunities will be available.

Vendors and buyers can also access the Education and Outreach Forum (EOF) Calendar which encompasses the CPA-sponsored events in addition to other vendor fairs, conventions, conferences, workshops and seminars, all of which support small Texas businesses. These EOF events are offered by state agencies, universities, local governments and other entities such as business development centers or trade organizations.

Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) 2025 Expo & Spot Bid Fair

EXPO is one of the most successful events of its kind and is Texas’ largest minority business trade fair, supporting the advancement of the minority business community across its service territory area. The EXPO Business Marketplace is the premier event of the year for minority business development.

Spot Bid Fair is Free | HMSDC 2025 EXPO - Admission Ticket Required

October 15 - 16, 2025

UHL Event Center
331 United Leuva Circle
Houston, TX 77060

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Learn & Connect HUB Expo

Save the Date: November 10, 2025

Join the Texas CPA's Contracts and Procurement Department, the Statewide HUB Program and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a day of networking with state agencies, vendor 101 classes, vendor resources, and more!

November 10, 2025

Barbara Jordan State Office Building
1601 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

2025 Bexar County Business Conference

The Small, Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Owners (SMWVBO) Conference is a forum to develop relationships, acquire knowledge, and access opportunities that exist with public and private sector entities for the procurement of goods and services. The SMWVBO Conference is a forum to further enhance the knowledge of procurement staff of the availability and ability of local firms with the desire to do business.

December 10, 2025| 7am - 3pm

Freeman Expo Hall
3201 E. Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78219
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Sponsored Webinars

Statewide HUB Certification Application Process Training

Is it time for you to renew your HUB certification?
Are you having difficulties navigating our online system?
Do you have questions regarding required documentation?

Join us online for the HUB Certification Application Process Training!

The Statewide HUB Program will provide a step-by-step demonstration of the HUB certification application process. Learn important deadlines and best practices to efficiently complete the online application submission. This will also give vendors an opportunity to ask questions related to the required documents.

Thursday | October 16, 2025 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM
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Thursday | December 18, 2025 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM
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Certify & Grow: How to Utilize The HUB Certification

Are you a HUB Certified Vendor or interested in learning more about the HUB certification?

Join the Statewide HUB Program to learn about the benefits of the certification, the good faith effort procurement process & the vendor resources available to help you leverage the certification to market your business.

Thursday | September 18, 2025 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM
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Thursday | November 13, 2025 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM
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Thursday | January 15, 2026 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM
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