Open Only to Commonwealth of Virginia Agency Procurement Officers

This information session will provide an opportunity to discuss your needs and how we can better serve you as well as legislation which has an impact on your goals.  Please contact Courtney Mustin for more information on the presentation content:

Courtney.Mustin@sbsd.virginia.gov or 804-786-0942

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at The University of Mary Washington (UMW), offers one-on-one counseling sessions on how to conduct business with Virginia state agencies by appointment at the UMW SBDC in Fredericksburg’s Eagle Village .

Learn how to position your company to bid on and win contracts with Virginia state agencies as well as many of the local government agencies across the region.

** The targeted audience for these sessions is made up of owners of small businesses which have been SWaM and Micro certified and are also registered in eVA, Virginia’s electronic procurement portal.

To schedule an appointment with Courtney Mustin, Business Services Manager for Central Virginia, please email:

Susan Ball at sbdc@umw.edu, or call the SBDC at (540) 654-1383.

In partnership with the Lord Fairfax Community College Small Business Development Center in Culpeper, the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity conducts this workshop to inform small business entrepreneurs and owners of emerging small businesses about the benefits of the small business set-aside preference program in place for state agency and many local government agency procurements. The presentation highlights how to position a start-up or emerging small business to obtain contracts with state government agencies as well as local government agencies which use eVA as their procurement portal. Other topics include the application process for SWaM and Micro Business certification along with how to register as a vendor in eVA.

This workshop is free and is approximately 2 hours in duration. It is open to entrepreneurs considering the start-up of a business as well as owners of existing and emerging small businesses.

Registration is requested.  To register for this class, call Dave Reardon at 540-727-0638 or email:  dreardon@lfcc.edu

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In partnership with the Lord Fairfax Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Culpeper, Courtney Mustin, Business Services Manager for Central Virginia at the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), provides one-on-one meetings with small business owners whose companies are SWaM and Micro Certified as well as registered in eVA–Virginia’s eProcurement Portal. She will discuss marketing strategies, tips and best practices for identifying potential buyers and for positioning the company to bid on and win state contract awards.

These sessions are free and are usually 1 hour in length, and they are most effective for businesses both certified as Small and also registered in eVA.

To make an appointment with Courtney, please call Dave Reardon at Call 540-727-0638 or email:  dreardon@lfcc.edu

The 6th Annual Valley Business Summit will be held on Monday, August 13th, 2018, at the Robert Plecker Workforce Center at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia.

This event is hosted by Delegates Richard “Dickie” Bell, Benjamin L. Cline, R. Steven Landes, and Tony O. Wilt who represent the Shenandoah Valley in the Virginia state legislature.  It is a grand opportunity for business owners and other interested attendees to hear an informative keynote presentation, a panel of business owners, a Feedback Forum with the delegates, and there will be a Business Resource Fair as well.

Registration is now open at http://tinyurl.com/VBSummit18

6th Annual VBS Flyer

In partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center, the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity conducts this workshop to inform small business entrepreneurs and owners of emerging small businesses about the benefits of the small business set-aside preference program in place for state agency and many local government agency procurements. The presentation highlights how to position a start-up or emerging small business to obtain contracts with state government agencies as well as local government agencies which use eVA as their procurement portal. Other topics include the application process for SWaM and Micro Business certification along with how to register as a vendor in eVA.

This workshop is free and is approximately 2.5 hours in duration. It is open to entrepreneurs considering the start-up of a business as well as owners of existing and emerging small businesses.

Registration is requested.

To register for this class, go to https://bit.ly/2Mlselm  or call Lynda Tubridy at (434) 295-8198.

In partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Charlottesville, Courtney Mustin, Business Services Manager for Central Virginia at the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), provides one-on-one meetings with small business owners whose companies are SWaM and Micro Certified as well as registered in eVA–Virginia’s eProcurement Portal. She will discuss marketing strategies, tips and best practices for identifying potential buyers and for positioning the company to bid on and win state contract awards.

These sessions are free and are usually 1.5 hours in length, and they are most effective for businesses both certified as Small and also registered in eVA.

To make an appointment with Courtney, please call Lynda Tubridy at 434-295-8198.

Are you ready to take advantage of the powerful marketing tools available for selling to Virginia?  Learn how you can get eVA registered and SWaM/Micro certified for free in order to help you sell to the state and local government agencies.

Courtney Mustin, Business Services Manager for Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, and in partnership with the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center, will be available to meet one-on-one with clients who would like to become registered in eVA, become SWaM certified, or – for those who are ready- to help navigate and use eVA more effectively.

Please call the Shenandoah Valley SBDC office at 540-568-3227 to set up an appointment with Courtney Mustin.

NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH INFORMATION SESSIONS

Now Accepting Applications !

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be offering another cohort for NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH.  Online applications are open!

This is a six-month program for businesses to learn how to scale up and increase revenue and job creation.

Companies interested in being considered MUST meet the minimum requirements:

• In business at least three (3) years
• Revenue of at least $250,000
• One other full time person working in the company besides self
• Certified as a SWaM (small, woman-owned, or minority-owned) by the Virginia Department of Small Business  and Supplier Diversity
• Time commitment to the class of every Thursday for six months.  Classes will  be held in the Richmond area.

APPLY NOW: http://scaling4growth.interise.org/

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be accepting sixteen (16) businesses into this next class.

Individuals wanting more information or who have questions are invited to attend one of Public Information Sessions:

July 31 – Richmond

10:00 a.m. – noon

Henrico’s Glen Allen Library

10501 Staples Mill Road

Glen Allen, VA 23060

To register for this session email: randy.brown@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 6 – Norfolk

10:30 – 12:30

Mary Pretlow Library, Oceanview, Norfolk

11 W. Ocean View Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23503

To register for this session email: angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 8 – Roanoke

10:00 a.m. – noon

Roanoke South County Library

6303 Merriman Road

Roanoke, VA  24018

To register for this session email: ramain.gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 10 – Arlington BizLaunch

10:00 a.m. – noon

1100 N. Glebe Road

Arlington, VA 22201 

To register for this session email: chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov

SPACE IS LIMITED

Walk-in Wednesday allows you to meet face-to- face with Transportation Business Development Specialist Nina Britton with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. Meeting location for the event is the Commission Room.

Questions regarding:

• Small, Women & Minority (SWaM)
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
• Portal Assistance
• Document Review

This is a free event but RSVP is required. Free parking passes will be provided.

Questions contact Nina Britton at nina.britton@sbsd.virginia.gov.

NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH INFORMATION SESSIONS

Now Accepting Applications !

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be offering another cohort for NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH.  Online applications are open!

This is a six-month program for businesses to learn how to scale up and increase revenue and job creation.

Companies interested in being considered MUST meet the minimum requirements:

• In business at least three (3) years
• Revenue of at least $250,000
• One other full time person working in the company besides self
• Certified as a SWaM (small, woman-owned, or minority-owned) by the Virginia Department of Small Business  and Supplier Diversity
• Time commitment to the class of every Thursday for six months.  Classes will  be held in the Richmond area.

APPLY NOW: http://scaling4growth.interise.org/

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be accepting sixteen (16) businesses into this next class.

Individuals wanting more information or who have questions are invited to attend one of Public Information Sessions:

July 31 – Richmond

10:00 a.m. – noon

Henrico’s Glen Allen Library

10501 Staples Mill Road

Glen Allen, VA 23060

To register for this session email: randy.brown@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 6 – Norfolk

10:30 – 12:30

Mary Pretlow Library, Oceanview, Norfolk

11 W. Ocean View Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23503

To register for this session email: angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 8 – Roanoke

10:00 a.m. – noon

Roanoke South County Library

6303 Merriman Road

Roanoke, VA  24018

To register for this session email: ramain.gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 10 – Arlington BizLaunch

10:00 a.m. – noon

1100 N. Glebe Road

Arlington, VA 22201 

To register for this session email: chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov

SPACE IS LIMITED

NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH INFORMATION SESSIONS

Now Accepting Applications !

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be offering another cohort for NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH.  Online applications are open!

This is a six-month program for businesses to learn how to scale up and increase revenue and job creation.

Companies interested in being considered MUST meet the minimum requirements:

• In business at least three (3) years
• Revenue of at least $250,000
• One other full time person working in the company besides self
• Certified as a SWaM (small, woman-owned, or minority-owned) by the Virginia Department of Small Business  and Supplier Diversity
• Time commitment to the class of every Thursday for six months.  Classes will  be held in the Richmond area.

APPLY NOW: http://scaling4growth.interise.org/

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be accepting sixteen (16) businesses into this next class.

Individuals wanting more information or who have questions are invited to attend one of Public Information Sessions:

July 31 – Richmond

10:00 a.m. – noon

Henrico’s Glen Allen Library

10501 Staples Mill Road

Glen Allen, VA 23060

To register for this session email: randy.brown@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 6 – Norfolk

10:30 – 12:30

Mary Pretlow Library, Oceanview, Norfolk

11 W. Ocean View Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23503

To register for this session email: angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 8 – Roanoke

10:00 a.m. – noon

Roanoke South County Library

6303 Merriman Road

Roanoke, VA  24018

To register for this session email: ramain.gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 10 – Arlington BizLaunch

10:00 a.m. – noon

1100 N. Glebe Road

Arlington, VA 22201 

To register for this session email: chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov

SPACE IS LIMITED

Elizabeth River Crossings is delivering the Elizabeth River Tunnels Project with the Virginia Department of Transportation – for improvements to existing tunnels and for an efficient, connected transportation network.

Scott Schlossberg, Procurement Manger Elizabeth River Crossings, will be discussing:

• Doing Business with ERC
• Forecasted Projects
• Contractor Expectations
• Job Site Safety

NO COST. RSVP REQUIRED.

If you are a FOR-PROFIT business interested in becoming SWaM Certified in order to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia, SBSD staff will be on-site to provide assistance with the on-line process to apply for the SWaM Certification.  In this session you will create your account, receive assistance with uploading REQUIRED documents and submitting your application.

THIS IS NOT AN INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP

These sessions are for NEW and RE-CERTIFYING state applicants who need assistance with submitting application!!

Seating is limited in each session … please bring your REQUIRED documents (scanned separately according to list) on a flash drive (scanning help is also available) and your laptops or tablets (Chrome works best) – WiFi will be provided.

CLICK HERE for list of REQUIRED documents.  Once application submitted, processing time takes a minimum of 60 BUSINESS days.

9:00 am – 11:00 am (Session I)

11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Session II)

No Fee.  Advanced registration is REQUIRED… Seating is Limited

For details and to schedule your session … email: angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov

Learn about upcoming bidding opportunities in these areas:

1. Product/ Activity
2. Buildings Demolition
3. Sound Wall (Installation)
4. Structures Demolition
5. Traffic Signals (Supply and Installation)
6. Gantries (Supply and/or Installation)

*VDOT/SBSD will also be in attendance to assist with
compliance, certification questions, and help expedite
applications

Please RSVP to dbeinfo@fam66.us or call 703-349-7423
ext 25143

Last year, the Commonwealth of Virginia spent more than $6 Billion on goods and services. Goods and services that you probably sell! For every $100 the Commonwealth spent on goods and services, $37, went to a SWaM vendor. Are you getting your share???

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions to help you capture your share of these expenditures. Some topics we’ll cover may include SWaM / Micro business certification, eVa (Virginia’s electronic procurement portal), etc. Examples of what the eVa portal include are:

• Identifying which state agencies are buying what you sell
• How much the agencies are paying for those products and services
• Who are the buyers and how to contact them
• Who are your competitors
• And much more

These 90 minute sessions are by appointment only. The appointment times are:

There is no fee for these sessions. However, an appointment is required. To make an appointment, submit an email to randy.brown@sbsd.virginia.gov. The subject line should read “One On One” and indicate your 1^st , 2^nd and 3^rd preferred appointment times.

The sessions will be conducted by Randy Brown, Business Services Manager – Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

Last year, the Commonwealth of Virginia spent more than $6 Billion on goods and services. Goods and services that you probably sell! For every $100 the Commonwealth spent on goods and services, $37, went to a SWaM vendor. Are you getting your share???

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions to help you capture your share of these expenditures. Some topics we’ll cover may include SWaM / Micro business certification, eVa (Virginia’s electronic procurement portal), etc. Examples of what the eVa portal include are:

• Identifying which state agencies are buying what you sell
• How much the agencies are paying for those products and services
• Who are the buyers and how to contact them
• Who are your competitors
• And much more

These 90 minute sessions are by appointment only. The appointment times are:

There is no fee for these sessions. However, an appointment is required. To make an appointment, submit an email to randy.brown@sbsd.virginia.gov. The subject line should read “One On One” and indicate your 1^st , 2^nd and 3^rd preferred appointment times.

The sessions will be conducted by Randy Brown, Business Services Manager – Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with the Dan River Business Development Center offers one-on-one business counseling sessions. These sessions are designed to help businesses like yours better understand how to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia state agencies (of which there are approximately 270). Whether it’s helping your business become certified in Virginia’s small business set-aside programs (SWaM and Micro), navigating the electronic portal which ALL state agencies use for solicitations (eVa), or helping you connect with key agency buyers SBSD can help! Some of the market research tools eVa offers are:

• Identifying which state agencies are buying what you sell
• How much these agencies are paying for your products and services
• Who are the buyers and how to contact them
• Who are your competitors
• And much more

Armed with this information, your company will be in a better position to win state contracts as well as contracts with many local government agencies across the region.

These 90 minute sessions are by appointment only. The appointment times are:

There is no fee for these sessions. However, an appointment is required. To schedule an appointment with Randy Brown, Business Services Manager for Central / South Virginia, please contact Jean Martin (jmartin.drbdc@gmail.com) or Christy Willard (cwillard@drbdc.com). They can be reached by phone at (434) 793-9100.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with BizWorks Enterprise Center offers one-on-one business counseling sessions. These sessions are designed to help businesses like yours better understand how to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia state agencies. Whether it’s helping your business become certified in Virginia’s small business set-aside programs (SWaM and Micro), navigating the electronic portal which ALL state agencies use for solicitations (eVa), or helping you connect with key agency buyers SBSD can help! Some of the market research tools eVa offers are:

• Identifying which state agencies are buying what you sell
• How much these agencies are paying for your products and services
• Who are the buyers and how to contact them
• Who are your competitors
• And much more

Armed with this information, your company will be better positioned to win state contracts as well as contracts with many local government agencies across the region.

The appointment time slots are:

• 8:15 – 9:45
• 10:00 – 11:30
• 1:00 – 2:30
• 2:45 – 4:15
• 4:30 – 6:00

To schedule an appointment with Randy Brown, Business Services Manager for Central / South Virginia, submit an email to kiva.duff@bizworkscenter.org. The subject line should read “One On One” and indicate your 1^st and 2^nd preferred appointment times.

Are you looking for new avenues to grow your business?
Learn how you can provide your services and products to State of Virginia

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) in partnership with Roanoke County Economic Development Department will be conducting free one-on-one counseling sessions on how to access business development resources, State financing programs (VSBFA), including technical assistance for conducting business with State agencies through SWaM Certification and eVA (Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal).

 These 1-hour sessions are by appointment only.

Appointment

No fee, but appointment is REQUIRED

ramain.gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov to schedule an appointment

If you own and manage a small, women-owned, or a minority-owned business and want to do business with Commonwealth of Virginia, then you need to get SWaM’d!

SWaM certification currently takes 60 – 90 days for processing. However, a new portal is being tested that that can dramatically improve the length of time needed for processing. Come to this FREE session to take advantage of the new portal.

You are encouraged to bring your laptop, (no iPad or tablet)

To register for a session email: Ramain.Gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov

1 Hour sessions by appointment only

NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH INFORMATION SESSIONS

Now Accepting Applications !

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be offering another cohort for NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH.  Online applications are open!

This is a six-month program for businesses to learn how to scale up and increase revenue and job creation.

Companies interested in being considered MUST meet the minimum requirements:

• In business at least three (3) years
• Revenue of at least $250,000
• One other full time person working in the company besides self
• Certified as a SWaM (small, woman-owned, or minority-owned) by the Virginia Department of Small Business  and Supplier Diversity
• Time commitment to the class of every Thursday for six months.  Classes will  be held in the Richmond area.

APPLY NOW: http://scaling4growth.interise.org/

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be accepting sixteen (16) businesses into this next class.

Individuals wanting more information or who have questions are invited to attend one of Public Information Sessions:

August 8 – Roanoke

10:00 a.m. – noon

Roanoke South County Library

6303 Merriman Road

Roanoke, VA  24018

To register for this session email: ramain.gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov

SPACE IS LIMITED

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Speaker(s): Tom Tanner

Fee: $ 20.00

For questions please call Tom Tanner at 983-0717 ext 103.

Are you considering starting a new business? Not sure what you need to do and what steps to take? Then Start Your Business Smart! Business Smart Start is an introduction to owning your own business.

Topics covered include deciding on a legal entity structure, basic accounting and tax issues, steps you need to take for permits and licensing, steps to writing a business plan and basics of marketing and market research. We cover the nine steps to market research to determine if your business idea makes sense.

Class is for individuals in business, thinking of starting a business even if it might be years in the future.

The class is 3.0 hours long so these topics will only be briefly covered. Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of the professional business counselors in our office.

CLASS IS LOCATED AT THE ROANOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOCATED DOWNTOWN AT 210 S. Jefferson Street in downtown Roanoke

The SkillSource Center and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) present the “Selling to the Commonwealth” lab. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small, women owned, and minority-owned businesses.

This 2-hour workshop is designed to educate small, woman and/or minority business owners about Virginia’s Procurement system and SBSD certifications for award priority in the procurement process.

Workshop Goals:
Learn about eVA system
Register your business in the eVA system (need to have EIN)
Learn about tools in eVA for market research
Learn about the benefits of SWaM certification
Learn how to apply for the SWaM certification

This workshop will be in a computer lab so seating is limited.

Highly recommend that you bring your laptop or iPad to this workshop.

A highly recommended and informative first step for companies new to government contracting.

Part 1 – Federal Contracts: learn the essentials of starting and growing a government contracting business, and develop your strategy for business development with government agencies and prime contractors.
– How to register to become a federal contractor
– What are small business set-asides and how are they used
– How to present your company in the federal market
– How federal agencies buy

Presented by Anna Urman, Director, Virginia PTAP

Part 2 – Selling to the Commonwealth of Virginia

How to get SWaM certified and register on the eVA system to do business with the Commonwealth.

Becoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small, women owned, and minority-owned businesses. Virginia’s eProcurement portal – eVA is Virginia’s online, electronic procurement system.

Presented by Chris Tran Ley, Business Services Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

To register: https://vaptap.ecenterdirect.com/events/2130

NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH INFORMATION SESSIONS

Now Accepting Applications!

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be offering another cohort for NEW VIRGINIA:  SCALING4GROWTH.  Online applications are open!

This is a six-month program for businesses to learn how to scale up and increase revenue and job creation.

Companies interested in being considered MUST meet the minimum requirements:

• In business at least three (3) years
• Revenue of at least $250,000
• One other full time person working in the company besides self
• Certified as a SWaM (small, woman-owned, or minority-owned) by the Virginia Department of Small Business  and Supplier Diversity
• Time commitment to the class of every Thursday for six months.  Classes will  be held in the Richmond area.

APPLY NOW: http://scaling4growth.interise.org/

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be accepting sixteen (16) businesses into this next class.

Individuals wanting more information or who have questions are invited to attend one of Public Information Sessions:

July 31 – Richmond

10:00 a.m. – noon

Henrico’s Glen Allen Library

10501 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

To register for this session email: randy.brown@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 6 – Norfolk

10:30 – 12:30

Mary Pretlow Library, Oceanview, Norfolk

11 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503

To register for this session email: angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 8 – Roanoke

10:00 a.m. – noon

Roanoke South County Library

6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, VA  24018

To register for this session email: ramain.gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov

August 10 – Arlington Economic Development, BizLaunch

10:00 a.m. – noon

1100 N. Glebe Road, 15th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201 

To register for this session email: chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov

SPACE IS LIMITED

You are invited to attend Fridays with FAM!!

Learn more about our upcoming bidding opportunities in these areas:

• Product/Activity
• Buildings Demolition
• Sound Wall (Installation)
• Structures Demolition
• Traffic Signals (Supply and Installation)
• Gantries (Supply and/ or Installation)

Please RSVP to dbeinfo@fam66.us or call 703-349-7423 ext 25143

FAM Construction