DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS, THIS HANDS ON SESSION WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA GOOGLE MEETING.  ONCE YOUR SESSION HAS BEEN SCHEDULED, YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO JOIN.

If you are a FOR-PROFIT business interested in becoming SWaM Certified in order to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia, this workshop will provide hands-on (virtual) technical assistance.

In this session you will learn (step-by-step) how to access the online application portal, create your account and receive additional assistance with completing and submitting your application.

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY SO YOU WILL BE PREPARED!!

THIS IS NOT AN INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP

These sessions are for NEW and RE-CERTIFYING state applicants who need assistance with submitting application!! (and those who started but did not complete the process)

PLEASE NOTE: If you are not ready to apply… or need more information regarding the SWaM Certification program, certification types or what documents are needed, it is recommended that you first attend a SWaM Info Session/Workshop… or email Angela Barber (Hampton Roads) angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov for a one on one session…. SWaM Info training sessions/workshops can also be found on our events page.

What you will need:
-Computer, laptop or tablet (to connect via Google Meeting AND access the SWaM Application Portal.. so you will be navigating multiple windows)

– Access to the internet (CHROME BROWSER WORKS BEST)

-Access to your email

-Required Documents – Please have your REQUIRED documents (scanned separately according to list) on your laptop, computer or tablet (or flash drive), PRIOR to the session so you will be ready to upload.  CLICK HERE for list of REQUIRED documents.

PLEASE BE PREPARED!!

Virtual spaces are limited in each session …

Session I: 9am-11am

Session II: 11:30am-1:30pm

Session III: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Once application submitted, processing time takes a minimum of 60 BUSINESS days.

Assistance Provided by:

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

Advanced registration is REQUIRED … to schedule your session or ask questions BEFORE this workshop email: angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov 

A link will be provided to join using Google Meeting to those who are registered.  

DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS, ALL MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA PHONE OR OTHER TELECONFERENCING OPTIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore (includes Greensville County, Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Poqouson) representative with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be to 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.

Sessions will be conducted by Angela Barber, Business Service Manager (Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore) – Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

Email angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov to schedule an appointment. Please include your name, name of business (if applicable), discussion topic and phone number.

NOTE:  If you are located outside of the Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore area, click on the link below, scroll to the Business Development & Outreach Services section to locate the Business Services Manager covering your area … https://www.sbsd.virginia.gov/about-us/directory/ 

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH SWAM CERTIFICATION, PLEASE SPECIFY AS THESE APPOINTMENTS TAKE LONGER. 

Presented by

Carin Schneller-Carr, VP, Commercial Banking – BB&T now Truist

With the moving target that is the details on the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program, it should come as little surprise clients that were able to get it now wonder if they have to pay it back, or how much. Join us and BB&T to discuss what you need to know to be prepared when completing the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application.

How do I fill out PPP forgiveness application/Process

How do I make sure my PPP loan is forgiven?

When do I pay it back?

Application Review Process and Timeline (Financial Institution and SBA)

Legislative Changes:

• Giving borrowers 24 weeks to spend the funds instead of eight
• Giving borrowers more time to rehire employees without losing forgiveness eligibility
• Extending the period of time during which borrowers can apply for forgiveness
• Documents required (Payroll, FTE and Non-payroll. This documentation will need to be submitted with the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application)
• FAQ’s

Q&A

NOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meets…. All registered participants will be emailed the link to join prior to the event. Registration will close Tuesday, September 8, at noon to ensure all participants receive link to join in time to test connection/download app if applicable.

FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PPP LOAN AND REQUIREMENTS … VISIT sba.gov

Please email any additional questions to angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov

HOSTED BY

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS AND SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

PLEASE NOTE:

The PPP is a FEDERAL grant program with funding coming from the FEDERAL government to lenders to serve small businesses.  This is NOT a Virginia government program, however, the Virginia Department of Small Businesses and Supplier Diversity is bringing you this webinar for informational purposes only.  If you have questions about your PPP, please contact your lender.

For additional information on PPP, please click:  https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program

THIS IS A VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP

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 and designations, certification process and new on-line application portal (live demo), required documents needed to apply, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal).

FEATURED GUESTS WILL ALSO INCLUDE

Steven C.T. Lee, Executive Director/Materials Management – Eastern Virginia Medical School who will provide information on how to do business with EVMS

Malcolm Jackson, DBE/SWaM Compliance Specialist & Outreach Coordinator​​ – Hampton Roads Connector Partners to share info on the Bridge Tunnel Project and the DBE/SWaM Opportunity Conference on October 1^st

SWaM Certifcation overview will be presented by Angela Barber, Business Services Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity – Hampton Roads

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN INVITATION WITH A LINK TO JOIN PRIOR TO THE EVENT

REGISTRATION CLOSES NOON, SEPT 15 OR WHEN SPACES ARE FILLED IN ORDER TO SEND THE LINK TO JOIN IN A TIMELY MANNER.