Iris Phillips, President of Grace Federal Solutions acknowledges North Carolina’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses in The Hubster’s February issue:
“Throughout the growth of Grace Federal Solutions, LLC (Grace), there have been mentors who helped and encouraged me along the way. Director Tammie Hall and her wonderful team at NC Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses are among those mentors. She and her team consistently aid and provide words of encouragement that allow me to focus on my vision of Grace as a company that improves the quality of life for those in North Carolina and beyond. With HUB’s support, Grace has become a recognizable and respected name in the health care, clinical research and information technology arenas, known for quality, professionalism, and positive results. Since its inception, HUB has been at the forefront in ensuring historically underutilized businesses are provided a fair playing field on which to highlight their services. Growing up in a small town in Eastern NC during the 1960’s, it was rare that I saw business owners who looked like me represented in the businesses my family patronized. While my parents encouraged their children to follow their dreams, the lack of representation made them somewhat difficult to visualize. As I reflect during this Black History Month, I am encouraged that organizations like HUB exist. I hope my certification and visibility within HUB helps future generations visualize their dreams and know that they are possible.”
