The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions to help grow small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing assistance with the State (SWaM) Certification process; registering in and navigating the Commonwealth’s electronic procurement process (eVA).

Discussion on various business topics such as financing programs; marketing; networking and connecting to business resources to start or grow your existing business.

These 1-hour sessions are by appointment only

Norfolk Economic Development Office
Dominion Towers – Norfolk, VA

9:00am – 5:00pm

Appointments begin promptly at 9:00am … Last appointment scheduled at 3:30pm

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!

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

Please state if you need technical assistance with certification application (new or re-cert), as these appointments require more time.

Meet representatives from state, local agencies and a variety of vendors.

Networking and partnership opportunities.

The Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) and the Department of Purchases and Supply (DPS)/eVA will be on hand.

Two workshops to attend for small businesses and CNU Buyers:

Quick Quotes 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

• Kim Brewer from the eVA Bureau

Vendor Manual 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Cidna Unger from the Department of General Services/Division of Purchase and Supply

Free Continental Breakfast

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

(Registration and Networking 1:00 p.m.)
Expo begins at 2:00 p.m.

Reserve Your Seat Today!

Introduce your business to procurement professionals at the local, state and federal levels!

Also meet City of Virginia Beach Delegated Department Buyers!

THIS IS A FREE EVENT… SEATING IS LIMITED… REGISTRATION REQUIRED

HOSTED BY THE MINORITY BUSINESS COUNCIL OF
VIRGINIA BEACH

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Starting a business? Expanding your business?

Are you looking for a roadmap and information to help you choose the best options to secure financing for your specific business needs?
The panel will cover financing basics, start-up costs, small business lenders, applying for loans, grants, and more.

These experts will provide you with insight into the lending process, including tips on identifying your best financing strategies, common financing mistakes in the loan process, managing business credit, and positioning your company for loan eligibility.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

No Cost to Attend – Registration Required
Light refreshments will be provided

Networking and registration will begin at 8:30 am
9:00 am-9:45 am – Expert Panel Discussion – For Start-Ups
10:30 am-11:15 am – Expert Panel Discussion – For Existing Businesses

Free parking garage located at 555 Settlers Landing Road

After each panel discussion, attendees with have an opportunity to meet with lenders to discuss specific business needs.

Explore Virginia’s Procurement Marketplace. Our NEW eVA hands-on computer lab provides attendees a “tour” of the eVA website as well as practice with the reports, look up tools, and much more. Explore popular topics like:

• Becoming an eVA Registered Vendor
• Finding Business – Solicitations
• Using Quick Quote – Online Bidding Tool
• Vendor Account Maintenance & more

Classes are co-hosted by ODU Women’s Business Center and eVA Bureau Division of Purchases & Supply Department of General Services

Presentation by: Kimberly Brewer, DGS, e-Commerce Outreach Coordinator

Seating is limited, so reserve your space today!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EVENT

Virginia is the equivalent of a Fortune 300 Corporation transacting $5 Billion annually in purchasing and sourcing activities for goods and services by state agencies, and institutions of higher education and an estimated $5 Billion by local government and delivers over 16,000 solicitation opportunities per year. Learn how eVA can be used to identify the right business opportunities & government buyers, as well as information on B2B Connect (Business-to-Business Connect), a new feature that helps businesses interested in Virginia contracting opportunities meet, connect & collaborate!

To learn more about eVA, go to: http://eva.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with Chesterfield Economic Development is offering 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.

Time:  The appointment time slots are:

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

There is no fee for these sessions. However, an appointment is required. To request an appointment with Randy Brown, Business Services Manager for Central / South Virginia, submit an email to randy.brown@sbsd.virginia.gov. The subject line should read “1 On 1”; the text should identify your 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd preferred time slots as well as the associated location.

NOTE: If your requested time slot(s) were available at the time you responded, a meeting request will be sent on or before June 24. If you do not receive a meeting request, the time slot(s) you asked for were not available at the time of your response. Your name will be placed on the Advance Notice list for August appointments.

Register Today at :https://info.ibt.onl/strategies-for-international-online-marketing?utm_campaign=Webinar&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=78720873&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9YLFbc_KnDqV8iQPU4EHM9faVlq68ET1xCKlUWZE_2TVIVDtgltvBzKKSTEnruO6fl-5BGAYMwowv6PDqdbupnYJHseLRyr8XUqMOOxu4aw-32bNk&_hsmi=

IBT Online is hosting a free-of-charge webinar on November 13th at 11:00 am EST / 4:00 pm GMT, on how to develop the best strategy for international online marketing.

Insights and opportunities:
Which marketing channels work best?
Which social media platforms perform best in which markets?
How to identify and define your international buyer persona
Different strategies for different markets
What are the best key performance indicators (KPIs) to use for international markets?
…and more.

Using case studies and practical examples, we share our experiences of how mid-cap companies use localized websites and international online marketing to grow their sales, brands and businesses globally.

Polls and surveys:
Attendee participation and feedback

Takeaways:
The presentation, polls, survey and lots more to grow your exports and business internationally

Twitter hashtag:
#IBTWebinar

Hands-on Workshop Helps You Certify Your Business to become either Small, Women or Minority Certified with Virginia or to register on eVA

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.  In this workshop, you will apply for the SWaM certification program. You must have all your supporting documents ready and available on a flash drive or on your computer/laptop to participate in the lab.

Link to the list of supporting documents: https://www.sbsd.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/SWaM-Documents-Required2018.pdf

In order to participate in this lab, participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to this workshop.

Please note: This workshop is for businesses not yet SWaM certified and have not already applied for their SWaM certification or have not already registered in eVA.

If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Chris Ley at chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov.

If you’ve started a business within the last year, you know how easy it is to get overwhelmed by the financial aspects. From choosing the right accounting software, to setting up your service agreements, to paying your quarterly tax estimates, there are so many big decisions you make up front that can affect the long-term health of your business. Unless you have a formal business or finance background, handling all the details can be rather intimidating.

Start-Up with Financial Success is just what you need!

This 1-day in-person workshop will cover the basics of financial management for small businesses, and give you the tools you need to set up healthy habits from the start. The workshop will answer questions such as:

• What type of legal business entity should I establish?
• What’s the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant, and how can they help my business?
• How do I choose the right accounting software?
• How do I make sure the language in my services agreement or other contracts give me the legal protections I need?
• How do I keep all my financial information organized?
• What are quarterly tax estimates?

Unlike other trainings that only focus on one financial discipline, this workshop is led by 5 experts in different aspects of financial management: Bookkeeping, Taxes, Business Law, Accounting, and Business Operations

To register, click here.

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, click here

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

This expo is brought to you from Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce.

ProcureCon NOVA is a synergy between Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and major private and government buying partners to provide a platform for small businesses to interact directly with companies ‘ procurement representatives.

What will you will get with each ticket?

1. Full entrance to Buyers EXPO – Buyer Day with all paid Eventbrite fees)
2. Power Networking with major government agencies and large primes
3. Procurement Plenary Session Speakers session
4. Breakfast- Lunch with the Buyers
5. 5. Free ample parking – Free wi-fi
6. Round Robin match making
7. Business Certification Information and Counseling Resources with Certifying Agencies to get into state and federal contracting

For more information and to register, click here.

Loudoun County Procurement Division’s Buyer/Seller Information Exchange Sessions

Learn how to do business with Loudoun County! All local area vendors are invited to attend the Loudoun County Procurement Division’s Buyer/Seller Information Exchange sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to provide information on the county’s procurement processes and upcoming contracts. Each presentation will conclude with the opportunity to address vendor questions and concerns and to meet the county’s procurement staff.

This information session is free but registration is required.

For more information and to register, go to www.loudoun.gov/procurement.  The registration form can be found under “Doing Business with the County.”

If you have questions: call 703-777-0403 or email procurement@loudoun.gov

We are pleased to announce Procurement Academy 2019-2020, a series of workshops focused on various aspects of procurement.  These workshops serve to facilitate the business growth and development of entrepreneurs in Fairfax County and the Washington DC, Metropolitan region.

On Wednesday, November 13th, we will conduct the first workshop in the series.  Through a partnership with the Bird Foundation (www.birdf.com) and 22^nd Century, Inc. (https://www.tscti.com/), the FCEDA will present a program that will focus on Innovation, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity.  This session will feature expert panels, a pitch competition and networking.

Come hear from government, private-sector and academic professionals as they discuss the industry and opportunities.

Our keynote speaker is Dr. Samuel Visner,  Director of the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center (MITRE).

For more information and to register, click here.