Entrepreneur Express Workshop – Isle of Wight

This workshop is designed to help small businesses move to the next level by providing interactive discussions covering key elements of business practices, growth strategies and resources for economic growth!

Presentation Topics:

Why a Good Business Plan & Marketing Strategy is Important to Move Your Business Forward (Presented by Hampton Roads SBDC)

Planning is key to business success! Every successful business should regularly review its business plan to ensure its needs are being met. Learn how a solid marketing strategy can help introduce your product or service to potential customers and map out paths to help businesses grow in the future.

SWaM Certification: Is it Right for Your Business? (Presented by SBSD)

Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business (SWaM) who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? SWaM certification provides access to specialized procurement and contracting opportunities.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES INCLUDING ….. NEW SWAM CERTIFICATION PORTAL! NEW 5 YEAR RENEWAL!

Selling to the Commonwealth: eVA – Virginia’s Online Procurement Marketplace! (Presented by Department of General Services)

The Commonwealth of Virginia buys more than $8 billion in goods and services, including construction, each year. Find out how to tap into this market.

Financing Opportunities to Help Grow Your Business (Presented by VSBFA)

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s financing division. Aligned within Virginia’s Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, the VSBFA offers programs to provide businesses with the financing needed for economic growth and expansion throughout the Commonwealth.

Presented in Partnership with

Isle of Wight Department of Economic Development

NO FEE, BUT ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!! 

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