Join the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity and the Norfolk State University Procurement Department for an opportunity to meet with procurement professionals and others from key departments who buy goods and services for NSU all at one time, in the same location.

A great opportunity for small businesses who are interested in learning how to do business with NSU!

8:30 am – Networking and Light Refreshments

9:00 am – Welcome Message (NSU VP/President)

9:15 am – SWaM/eVA Overview

10:15 – Procurement Overview (Ruby Spicer, Director)

10:30-Noon – Networking with NSU Buyers

Representatives from eVA and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will be on-site to answer questions

Registration deadline: Friday, January 31, 2010

There is no cost to attend but registration is REQUIRED

EXHIBIT TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR NSU BUYERS ONLY

In partnership with

Learn how you can do business with Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, the City of Norfolk, Urban Strategies and more.

Through this event, you’ll learn how to make connections with businesses and individuals, as well as hear about all of the contract opportunities currently available.  A networking lunch will also be included.

Morning Session:

9:00     Opening

9:10     SWaM Certification Process

Angela Barber, Business Service Manager Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity

10:00    Financing Your Project

Karen T. White, DSL, Regional Lending Manager, Virginia Small Business Financing Authority-VSBFA

10:50    Contract Insurance Requirements and Bonds

Charlene Reynolds, CEO, Creative Insurance Concept, Inc.             Naomi Cook, Agent

11:40 Working Lunch (Provided)

Afternoon Session:

12:10    City of Norfolk Contract Opportunities; How to do Business with the City

Michael Bevis, JD, Chief Procurement Officer
Krystyna Owen, Purchasing Agent

1:00     NRHA Contract Opportunities; How to do Business with NRHA

Kathy Melton, Administrative Services Director
Steve Morales, Neighborhoods Projects Director
Michael Clark, Director of Development Operations
Russell Carlock, Senior Architect

This event is free, but participants must register at: http://bit.ly/2Gexczo

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 and local agencies through SWaM Certification and eVA (Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal).

These 1-hour sessions are by appointment only

City of Newport News
Department of Development Marketing Office
11820 Fountain Way, Suite 301
Newport News, VA 23606

FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOUNTAIN WAY GARAGE ACROSS FROM CINEMARK CITY CENTER THEATERS

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

No fee, but appointment is REQUIRED.

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

These sessions are offered in partnership with
City of Newport News Development and Marketing

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

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 completing online application, 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!!

No cost, but RSVP is required and must be confirmed – NO WALK INS

Seating is limited in each session … please bring your REQUIRED documents (scanned separately according to list) on a flash drive or laptop (limited scanning help is also available).

YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR LAPTOP OR TABLET… must be able to access your email.  WiFi provided.

CLICK HERE for a list of REQUIRED documents.  

Once a COMPLETED application has been 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)

TO SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION OR ASK QUESTIONS, email: angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov

Parking is located on the premises

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

In Partnership with EVMS Materials Management Division

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with Colonial Heights 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.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with the Women’s Business Center – RVA 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
• 4:30 — 6:00

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 Jan. 3. 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 February appointments.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with The Small Business Development Center (Warsaw) 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:

• 9:00 – 10:30
• 10:45 – 12:15
• 1:30 – 3:00
• 3:30 – 5:00

Place:  The Regional Center/ 487 Main Street/ Warsaw, VA

To schedule 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 “Warsaw One On One” and indicate your 1^st and 2^nd preferred appointment times.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with the Launchpad, the Greater Williamsburg Business Incubator 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:

• 9:00 – 10:30
• 10:45 – 12:15
• 1:45 – 3:15
• 3:30 – 5:00

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 Jan. 31. 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 March appointments.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance 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:

• 9:00 – 10:30
• 10:45 – 12:15
• 1:30 – 3:00
• 3:30 – 5:00

Place:  Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance / 300 Lucado Place / Lynchburg, VA 24504

To schedule 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 “Lynchburg One On One” and indicate your 1^st and 2^nd preferred appointment times.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with Henrico Purchasing Department 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 Jan. 31. 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 March appointments.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with BizWorks 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:

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

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 Jan 31. 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 March appointments.

The Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in collaboration with the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) 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 Jan. 31. 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 March appointments.

Register Today https://info.ibt.onl/international-ecommerce-choices-for-exporters?utm_campaign=Webinar&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9CeWKDlAf6n2CHmx0YJYxgJJ0szdvi70FpaFuIFonhh6eYhc84AvF0cHZQ5f9k0otNux0EnSUlf93ErJ3kORa3qDgiRPDCBG2pL8eJGMv9DS49Nm4&_hsmi=82344795&utm_source=hs_email&utm_content=82344795&hsCtaTracking=e8197683-f763-43ed-b671-8d28bf699642%7C827db733-ff03-42c0-aaa5-80493545ff90

Join this webinar to get expert advice on global ecommerce. Learn about website localization and the online international marketing necessary for successful ecommerce;

How to engage with local businesses and consumers as well as interface with local distributors, different payment systems…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:
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Register today https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-values-veterans-v3-employer-training-event-tickets-83357190601

Virginia’s Department of Veterans Services and partners invite you to a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Employer Training Day!

Hundreds of thousands of American service members will transition from active duty into the civilian workforce in the coming years. America’s Veterans, including our serving members of the National Guard and Reserve, are highly-trained and well-educated professionals for competitive organizations like yours.

This event will serve employers who want to hire Veterans but aren’t sure how, as well as businesses who want to improve their understanding of the talents Veterans can bring to their organization.

During this free event, employers will learn why hiring Veterans will be the best business decision their organization can make, as well as gain access to valuable resources that connect directly with this population. This event is tailored to all employers needs and challenges.

We are very pleased to announce that this event will feature all of the training needed in order to become a V3 certified company! The opportunity to complete all of this training at once is rare and we hope that you will take full advantage!

TRAINING DAY HIGHLIGHTS:

– Learn how to become an Official V3-Certified Company

– This special event will feature ALL of the courses needed to become V-3 Certified

– SHRM/HRCI credits awarded

– How your company may qualify for up to $10,000 in V3 Grants per year

– Workbook with resources and tools

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Register today https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=130390018

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 advisors in our office. We do not charge for our one-on-one sessions, the class is $20. CLASS IS LOCATED AT THE ROANOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOCATED DOWNTOWN AT 210 S. Jefferson Street in downtown Roanoke. Please make payment by credit card at the end of registration, sending in a check prior to class, or stopping by our office and paying by check. Credit card payments cannot be accepted over the phone. We do not give refunds;, however, if you miss class, you can attend another class. Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center to 210 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke VA 24011. For questions please call Tom Tanner at 540-682-2103

Please make payment by credit card at the end of registration. We do not give refunds, but if you miss class you may attend another one. Pre-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, click here

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

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