Events

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.

The statewide conference and trade show for transportation contractors, aggregate producers, consultant engineers, material suppliers, and government transportation officials.

Focused solely on Virginia’s dynamic transportation program and the impact it has on the construction, engineering and aggregate industries, this conference focuses on the challenges of delivering one of the largest transportation programs in the country.  VDOT, Virginia’s localities and the transportation construction industry are in the spotlight to deliver the Commonwealth’s expanded transportation program without hesitation or delays.  With emphasis on the future of transportation and the delivery of the program, the conference includes multiple technical and business development sessions led by the industry’s most experienced leadership.  Join us during the conference’s trade show where representatives will be displaying the latest tools, materials and services available to facilitate your success.

EVENT LINK https://www.vtca.org/event/2018-vtca-spring-conference/

This workshop is designed to help haulers polish their estimating skills and learn the basic skills that are absolutely required to produce successful hauling estimates.

Learn how to:

• Calculate Ownership Expenses
• Calculate Operating Expenses
• Understand Market Pricing
• Provide Information to Prime Contractors with your bid

The workshop will be facilitated by Ryan Terry, District Manager Lane Construction.

Doretha Davis, Program Manager BOWD Center, will be discussing supportive services.

DBE assistance will be available.

NO FEE. RSVP REQUIRED.

Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses.

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.

This workshop will cover the SWaM Program, the new on-line application portal, the required documents needed to apply, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth.

THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Presented by: Angela Barber, Business Services Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity – Hampton Roads

Collaboration and Community Engagement in the Business Arena – Part II
Contractors Roundtable

CONTRACTORS INVITED TO ATTEND:

Hensel Phelps
Hourigan Construction
Lane Construction
SB Ballard
Skanska
Turner Construction
WM Jordan

RESOURCE PARTNERS:

Asian Business Association
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hampton Roads
Towne Bank
Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity

THIS IS A FREE EVENT – HOSTED BY THE MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

EVENT FLYER: MBCs Contractors Roundtable – April 11

The statewide conference and trade show for transportation contractors, aggregate producers, consultant engineers, material suppliers, and government transportation officials.

Focused solely on Virginia’s dynamic transportation program and the impact it has on the construction, engineering and aggregate industries, this conference focuses on the challenges of delivering one of the largest transportation programs in the country.  VDOT, Virginia’s localities and the transportation construction industry are in the spotlight to deliver the Commonwealth’s expanded transportation program without hesitation or delays.  With emphasis on the future of transportation and the delivery of the program, the conference includes multiple technical and business development sessions led by the industry’s most experienced leadership.  Join us during the conference’s trade show where representatives will be displaying the latest tools, materials and services available to facilitate your success.

EVENT LINK https://www.vtca.org/event/2018-vtca-spring-conference/

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be conducting 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.

Beginning at 9:15am …  Last appointment at 1:30pm

No fee, but appointment is REQUIRED.

Email angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov to schedule an appointment.

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions on how to do business with Virginia state agencies and how to access business development resources, including SWaM Certification and State financing programs.

These 1-hour sessions are by appointment only

9:30 am – 4:30 pm (Last appointment at 3:30 pm)

Sessions will be conducted by Angela Barber, Business Service Manager

Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity

No fee to attend, but appointment is required!

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH SWAM CERTIFICATION, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS THESE APPOINTMENTS TAKE MORE TIME

Email: angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov to schedule an appointment

The statewide conference and trade show for transportation contractors, aggregate producers, consultant engineers, material suppliers, and government transportation officials.

Focused solely on Virginia’s dynamic transportation program and the impact it has on the construction, engineering and aggregate industries, this conference focuses on the challenges of delivering one of the largest transportation programs in the country.  VDOT, Virginia’s localities and the transportation construction industry are in the spotlight to deliver the Commonwealth’s expanded transportation program without hesitation or delays.  With emphasis on the future of transportation and the delivery of the program, the conference includes multiple technical and business development sessions led by the industry’s most experienced leadership.  Join us during the conference’s trade show where representatives will be displaying the latest tools, materials and services available to facilitate your success.

EVENT LINK https://www.vtca.org/event/2018-vtca-spring-conference/

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.

Are you a creative interested in leveraging Instagram for your marketing efforts? Join Ariel Lev with Virginia Design Collective for an hour long class detailing hashtag strategy, photography tips and tricks, and ways to grow awareness for your work.

Speaker(s): Ariel Lev

To pay by check, please mail check to Roanoke Regional SBDC, at 210 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011

The statewide conference and trade show for transportation contractors, aggregate producers, consultant engineers, material suppliers, and government transportation officials.

Focused solely on Virginia’s dynamic transportation program and the impact it has on the construction, engineering and aggregate industries, this conference focuses on the challenges of delivering one of the largest transportation programs in the country.  VDOT, Virginia’s localities and the transportation construction industry are in the spotlight to deliver the Commonwealth’s expanded transportation program without hesitation or delays.  With emphasis on the future of transportation and the delivery of the program, the conference includes multiple technical and business development sessions led by the industry’s most experienced leadership.  Join us during the conference’s trade show where representatives will be displaying the latest tools, materials and services available to facilitate your success.

EVENT LINK https://www.vtca.org/event/2018-vtca-spring-conference/

Selling to commonwealth- Colab April 16

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

Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) presents the “Selling to the Commonwealth” workshop. This 2-hour seminar is designed to educate small, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth and local governments.

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 workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process (eVA).

If you are interested in doing business with the Commonwealth, the SBSD has a broad range of resources to help. We encourage you all to attend this great opportunity.

Date:

Monday, April 16, 2018

10:30am to 12:30pm

Location:

CoLab Roanoke, VA

1327 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

Time:

10:30 am to 12:30 Pm

Email ramain.gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov for Questions

Looking to offset the cost of onboarding new employees?

Want to access funding to train your existing workers?

Interested in free recruitment and screening tools?

Virginia Career Works –Blue Ridge is here

Learn how to maximize your recruitment and have a qualified workforce that meets your current and future job demand.

This workshop will cover:

• Funding opportunities for existing worker training
• Free recruitment and job posting services
• Regional labor market information availability
• Job fair and career expo organization services
• Connecting with the future workforce

Register here: http://workforceworkshop.eventbrite.com

For more information contact:

Jessica Fintel, Roanoke County Economic Development, (540) 772-2185

Lisa Soltis, City of Roanoke Economic Development, (540) 853-1694

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 Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation Martinsville VA , 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.

Date

Thursday, April 23^th, 2018

Location

Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation Martinsville VA

191 Fayette Street Martinsville, Virginia 24114

Appointment

No fee, but appointment is REQUIRED

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

The Arlington Economic Development – BizLaunch and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) present the “Selling to the Commonwealth” workshop. This 2-hour seminar is designed to educate small, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Each year the Commonwealth 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 workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process (eVA) and the benefits of SWaM and Micro certifications from DSBSD.

Spanish translation will be provided for this workshop.

This workshop is free but registration is required.

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), the Community Business Partnership (CBP) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), conducts a free monthly workshop for those persons that are interested in starting a business in Fairfax County.

The workshop provides an overview of start-up basics (licenses and permits), workforce services and training programs, and SBA resources including financing and certification programs.  The workshops are typically held the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.   There is no cost to attend the workshops however pre-registration is required.

To register, go to: http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/event

If you need further information, please contact the FCEDA at 703-790-0600 or email: info@fceda.org.

Avoid Burnout and Achieve Well-being Through Work-Life Alignment

Building and running a successful small business requires an incredible amount of sweat equity. The price of success is often paid with time not spent tending to other needs that are critical for sustaining long term health and essential for maintaining important relationships.   Greater well-being can be achieved when there is better alignment of financial, physical health, mental health, and relationship quality goals that drive daily decisions. Quality of life (QOL) can be thought of as a “moving average” of well-being. A relatively small number of factors tend to have a big influence on QOL.

In this 2 hour, experiential workshop, participants will learn to apply quality-by-design engineering principles to everyday life and be encouraged to:

• Assess Quality of Life
• Determine the Single Most Important Factor Affecting Well-Being
• Evaluate Key Personal and Professional Relationships
• Identify One Critical Action Towards Achieving Greater Work Life Alignment

All participants will be given a self-evaluation worksheet to serve as a guide for making on-going QOL improvements. They will be offered a free, 15-minute phone consultation with the instructor 4-6 weeks after the workshop to discuss their personal progress and challenges in achieving greater work-life alignment. Follow-up emails are welcome and will be answered promptly.

Course Instructor – Nancy C. Sajjadi, M. Sc.

• Certified Corporate Wellness SpecialistÒ
• Founder of Life Quality by Design, LLC.
• Owned and operated a consulting business for 17 years

This workshop is FREE but registration is required.

The SkillSource Center and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) present the “Selling to the Commonwealth” workshop. This 2-hour seminar is designed to educate small, woman and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Each year the Commonwealth 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 workshop will provide information about the Virginia procurement process (eVA) and the benefits of SWaM and Micro certifications from DSBSD.

This workshop is free but registration is required.

The statewide conference and trade show for transportation contractors, aggregate producers, consultant engineers, material suppliers, and government transportation officials.

Focused solely on Virginia’s dynamic transportation program and the impact it has on the construction, engineering and aggregate industries, this conference focuses on the challenges of delivering one of the largest transportation programs in the country.  VDOT, Virginia’s localities and the transportation construction industry are in the spotlight to deliver the Commonwealth’s expanded transportation program without hesitation or delays.  With emphasis on the future of transportation and the delivery of the program, the conference includes multiple technical and business development sessions led by the industry’s most experienced leadership.  Join us during the conference’s trade show where representatives will be displaying the latest tools, materials and services available to facilitate your success.

EVENT LINK https://www.vtca.org/event/2018-vtca-spring-conference/