What is a HUBZone supplier designation?

It is an SBA (Small Business Administration) designation for a small business located in a Historically Underutlized Business Zone (HUBZone).  The Zones are generally economically depressed parts of the country.  For example, Grays Harbor County in our state is considered a HUBZone.  The Federal Government has established goals for recipients of federal contracting dollars (currently over $650,000) for contracting with HUBZone suppliers and other small business classifications.