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

Hosted in Partnership with ODU’s Women’s Business Center

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.

SWaM Certification: Is it Right for Your Business?

Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia?  Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion.   Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified.  SWaM certification provides access to specialized procurement and contracting opportunities.

This workshop will provide information on the first steps in doing business with the Commonwealth.  Learn about the SWaM Certification program and designations, the certification process, online application portal (live demo), and the required documents needed to apply … for new or recertifying business owners.

Presented by Angela Barber, Business Services Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity.

eVA – Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal (Basic)

eVA is Virginia’s online, electronic procurement system.  A web-based vendor registration and purchasing system that allows state agencies, colleges, universities and many local governments to conduct all purchasing and sourcing activities for goods and services.  Learn how eVA is used to identify the right business opportunities & government buyers.

Session 1:

Introduction to Purchasing in the Commonwealth—A Vendor’s Perspective

How buyers use the eVA system to “shop.”

Session 2:

Navigating eVA’s Free Public Reports

Live demo and walk thru of eVA’s Public Reports

Presented by Kim Brewer, Marketing & Outreach, eVA Bureau, Virginia Department of General Services

in partnership with

City of Hampton Economic Development Department

No Fee.  Advanced registration is REQUIRED… Seating is Limited.

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.

State (SWaM) Certification is one of the most powerful business tools you can use to grow your sales among state agencies, public colleges and universities, local municipalities, and private sector firms that utilize the SWaM database.

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.

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

Free parking is available on the premises … 

Presented 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 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. 2. 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 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. 2. 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 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 Dinwiddie 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

The U.S. government is required to award 23% of its contracts to small businesses, but getting a foot in the door and navigating the bureaucracy to ACTUALLY land one of those deals can be a challenge. Connect with opportunity at our MATCHMAKER event!

The Matchmaker is designed to help you get a foot in the door by meeting one-on-one with procurement officers from prime contractors, installations and local/state/federal agencies. Some have specific products and services they are seeking to fill while others want to meet with any small businesses. Our local, state and federal governments literally buy everything- – from engineering, all areas involved in construction, HR, staffing services, janitorial, marketing, consulting, and IT, to name a few. There is also the opportunity to network with fellow small business owners to establish potentially lucrative connections/partners/subcontractors.

What the Primes Say: The companies that spoke with us opened our eyes to the tremendous capabilities around us. We already contacted several to follow-up! ASSET, INC.

What Small Businesses Say: I have participated in several. These sessions are a great value to new & seasoned contractors. The networking with participants in between appointments is an added benefit! CSI, INC.

Presented by the Government Contracting Council of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.

Registration is required & now available online at PWChamber.org, or call 703-368-6600.

To Exhibit & Showcase Your Business: Contact Suzanne Lewis at 571-765-7753 or email slewis@pwchamber.org

Questions? Contact: Suzanne Lewis, slewis@pwchamber.org // 571-765-7753

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