january, 2019
Event Details
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
Event Details
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. This workshop will provide information on the first steps in doing business with the Commonwealth.
SWaM Certification: Is it Right for Your Business?
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. Learn about the SWaM Certification program and designations, the certification process, on-line application portal (live demo), and the required documents needed to apply.
Presented by Angela Barber, Business Services Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity.
Selling to the Commonwealth: eVA – Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal
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, Division of Purchases & Supply, Virginia Department of General Services
No Fee. Advanced registration is required
YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR LAPTOPS/TABLETS – WIFI PROVIDED
ONE ON ONE BUSINESS COUNSELING SESSIONS!!
1:00pm – 5:00pm (Following the Selling to the Commonwealth Workshop)
The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be conducting 45 minute one-on-one counseling sessions on how to access business development resources, State financing programs (VSBFA), including technical assistance for conducting business with State agencies through SWaM Certification and eVA (Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal).
These 45 minute sessions are by appointment only!!
ALL APPOINTMENTS HAVE BEEN BOOKED!
Email angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov to schedule your session.
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Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Eastern
Location
Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
19056 Parkway
Organizer
Angela Barber, Business Service Manager Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore2388 Liberty Way - Virginia Beach Purchasing Division Office, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 (by appointment only) (757) 385-4285 or (804) 201-0074, angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov
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