The Hudson County Office of Business Opportunity (HCOBO) helps small minority, women and veteran-owned businesses based in Hudson County, NJ succeed. We assist these kinds of businesses in becoming contractors for Hudson County government, state government and other government agencies. Our network of government, nonprofit and business partners can also help your grow with networking and professional development opportunities we host regularly. WE HELP YOU GET CERTIFIED The HCOBO provides businesses with the direction they need to identify which certifications best fit their business model and provide the best financial prospects. WE HELP YOU GET CONTRACTS The HCOBO works in tandem with the County Purchasing Agent to identify CONTRACT opportunities awarded by quote or competitive procurement and recommends the issuance of “Set-Aside” opportunities; this is a competitive process where only certified businesses can compete for 10% of the County’s total spending on all goods and services. We also facilitate increased local business participation in state, federal and private sector opportunities. WE HELP YOU NETWORK The HCOBO can connect you to our network of resources and business professionals that help identify new markets for your business to pursue. WE HELP YOU NAVIGATE Whether you are a start-up; an established business looking to grow or a business looking to diversify your customer base,m let the HCOBO help you identify the right resources to assist you in getting there.
