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The HUB CDC is located in a 20,000 square foot facility on the Near East side of Columbus, Ohio. We have established a centralized workforce and economic development center for the underserved. We offer a professional yet unorthodox approach to wrap around social services. With a convenient location, our clients, and the general public has easy access to technical support, life coaching, business mentors, media and communication classes, job and health fairs, construction training, mental health and chemical dependency services, housing, food bank and much more. Our teams are committed to the community. Through word of mouth, radio, networking events, social media, the web, door to door, and other various means of promotion we generate excitement about the personalized services the HUB offers. We have outreach staff that provides weekly
outreach and recruitment to individuals living in areas throughout the county. Also, our management and collaborative partners offer intense life coaching, group sessions, and one on one mentoring. We continue to build positive working relationships with employers, by facilitating meetings with human resource offices and encouraging them to consider hard to employ individuals as well. Our ultimate goal is to implement barrier reduction services that impact the clients’ ability to become self-sufficient. ■
The HUB prepares our clients for the workforce and link them with viable job-opportunities. We provide employment training and offer wrap-around services as part of our case management process. 2 HUB CDC BROCHURE • 2016-2017
Life Coaching & Daily Support Services Monthly Career & Health Expo’s Barrier Reduction Services Home Visits & Inspections Onsite Work Performance Assessments Employer Relations Services and Kiosk Personal Behavior & Career Assessments Community Based Resources Outreach and Recruitment Services Employment Services
Our program is designed to empower small businesses for longterm success. The HUB provides an administrative back office and support system, to help grow their operations. We foster connections for business opportunities in the private marketplace, with major corporations, and government agencies. It is our ultimate objective to impact their bottom line, grow a broadbased economic system, and help entrepreneurs become good community partners. The HUB features a small business incubator which offers physical and virtual office space, meeting and training rooms for rent, and shared resources. Some of the services are:
Office/Virtual Offices… Mailboxes and Kiosks Receptionist and Mail Services Full Service Technology Center Meeting and Training Rooms Computer Center & Stations Business Development & Management Services Grant Writing & Business Plans Legal and Insurance Services Minority & Small Business Certification Monthly Procurement & Re-source Fairs Accounting, Bookkeeping & Financial Management Business and Personal Credit Services Factoring and Loan Programs Wi-Fi, Web Development & Marketing
The HUB has seen an increase in diverse business opportunities and on-going collaborative relationships. We are proud of the thriving business community we have created. ■
Our team of staff members and small business partners provide professional services and resources to companies, government agencies, and the general public. With this program, we will ensure our sustainability into the future by advocating for buying local, generating revenue and creating jobs. Some of the services provided are: Print and Copy Center Full-Service Café & Kitchen Incubator Real Estate Development Urban Farming & Market Holistic Health Training Products & Services Full-Service Media Center & Newspaper Janitorial Supplies & Services
Landscaping & Property Preservation Construction Services Employment Solutions Electric & Gas Utility Services Logistics & Transportation
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The HUB provides educational & training opportunities on and off site. In collaboration with our training partners, we assist individuals and small businesses with specialized training, and connect them with institutions of higher learning. We seek to prepare our clients for all aspects of the workforce, from employment to small business development. The HUB believes that people cannot be successful without the right education and training opportunities to do so. Below are our key areas of focus for professional development and training:
Mock Interviews & Resume Writing Health and Wellness Seminars Financial Planning, Credit & Banking Customer Service Training Basic Computer Skills Training Computer Programming & Coding Mediation and Communication Training Priority Management Seminars
The HUB Bucks Card is Free and available to everyone. You can sign up in person or online to become a virtual member.
After you register, come into our main location to receive your card. Members gain preferred access to the resources and opportunities offered at the HUB, including advocating for your social, economic and political needs. Each card has a bar code that is integrated with our Point of Sale system. The data system allows us to audit the products and services delivered, monitor the effectiveness of our programs, and evaluate the success rate of our members. You will also receive electronic updates with helpful information to empower your life. •
The HUB Company Development Corporation 1336 East Main Street Columbus, Ohio 43205 www.thehubcdc.com Office: (614) 568-7800 Fax: (614) 259-6588 info@thehubcdc.com 4 HUB CDC BROCHURE • 2016-2017