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ASHLIN Management Group Achieves SBA HUBZone Certification!


SBA Associate Administrator for GCBD, Jackie Robinson-Burnett and SBA Director of HUBZone programs, Lori Gillen, certify ASHLIN’s HUBZone status with ASHLIN COO, Samuel Botts

Atlanta, GA – ASHLIN is recognized by the US Small Business Ass’n as a HUBZone Certified Firm

ASHLIN Management Group has been officially certified as a HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) firm by the U.S. Small Business Administration! This highly coveted certification underscores ASHLIN’s commitment to serving underutilized communities and fostering economic growth.

While attending the National 8(a) Association 2024 National Small Business Conference in Atlanta, GA, Lori Gillen, Director of the Office of the HUBZone Program for the US Small Business Administration, provided the final approval of ASHLIN’s application, designating ASHLIN as an SBA-certified HUBZone firm. Ms. Gillen was joined by the SBA’s Associate Administrator for the Office of Government Contracting & Business Development, Jackie Robinson-Burness and ASHLIN’s Chief Operating Officer, Samuel Botts, who both stood witness to this momentous milestone.

“With our HUBZone Certification, ASHLIN hopes to pave the path for our government customers and strategic partners to access our data modernization and online training solutions,” says Mr. Botts when asked about how this certification will add value for ASHLIN’s portfolio of customers and partners.

ASHLIN extends its sincere gratitude to the US Small Business Administration for their support throughout this process and to our partners who have contributed to our success including the HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (HHS ODSBU) and the HUBZone Council.

ASHLIN is a digital solutions and training consultancy headquartered in Washington, DC. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, ASHLIN has been a leader in trusted partner by government, commercial and non-profit organization for 28 years and remains dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community empowerment.