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awarded tiutraooe ceruncauou ay the U.S. Small Business Aninis-tratkm.Much of south central and west era parts of the city are designated within SBA’s HUBZone, inmding portions of the downtown business district south of CairoO Creek. The be efigWe, a small business must be located in a historically underutilized business zone and owned and controlled by one or more UJS. citizens. Also, 35 percent of its employees must reside in a designated HUB-Zone Following certification, participating businesses receive preferen tial status that assists them m obtaining government contract wort“It was a large commitment of resources, however the HUBZone program epitomizes government assistance at its very best in that it drives the private sector to initiate revitalization and assists those in need of training,” said Mr. Gaver of the three-month endeavor that included the hiring and training of 19 new employees and opening a new office.“It takes a special company and employer to institute sura a program. Many of our HUBZone employees had never worked in professional capacities before and nave family situations that require flexibility mi our part,’' said Brent Whalen, administrator of GTI’s HUBZone training program.He visited the Job Training Agency, Department lt;rf Social Services and distributed flyers in van pus neighborhoods. After the hiring of employees, Mr. Whalen, a former public school instructor, provided their training to become computer help desk technicians“The program has given a number of employees their first corporate work experience and in somesupport joo ana ine new wona toe computer has opened up to me,” said Ms. Morina, who previously had little computer knowledge and now has the expertise to assist GTI clients in computer technology issues.Mr. Gaver is expanding bis Car roll Street office to accommodate the firm’s more than 50 employees, noting the potential development In that area.“The decision to participate in this program was initially because it made sound business sense. The incorporation of HUBZone status and the competitive advantage it affords fits with GTI's strategic goals,” be said The federal government now sets aside 2 percent of contract dollars for certified HUB-Zone businesses, a figure that will increase to 2.5 percent in the next fiscal year and 3 percent in Fiscal 2003.GTI’s clients include the US. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, Johns Hopkins University; TVoy Systems Inc. and DynCorp EMSD. He worked closely with the Frederick County Office of Economic Development and Small Business Development Center in obtaining the special government status He said Jennifer Rogers, counselor for the SBDC, and Sandy Dubay-Sponaugle of the OED were instrumental in navigating him through the certification process.Fbc more information call Jeffrey Arendt, director of business development, 301-668-7280 or go to www.gtechinc.com. The company offers information solutions, financial management consulting, business process management, enterprise architecture and administrative support to the government and corporations.
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