DBE Re-Certification Workshop

ATTENTION! CALLING ALL DBE CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES !

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VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS:

A DBE Re-Certification Workshop:

Hands-On Coaching to Help Existing Certified DBE

Small Businesses Obtain Re- Certification

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The HIVE, 140 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA

REGISTER HERE: https://DBE2026.eventbrite.com

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BACKGROUND:

The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce (VACC) invites all already DBE CERTIFIED businesses to participate to get UPDATED on the new RE-CERTIFICATION process designed to help firms successfully prepare and submit their Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) re-certification application.

This session is not for Non DBE certified small businesses.

The DBE Program is a federal program established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to create a level playing field for small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

The program helps certified firms compete for transportation-related contracts funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In Virginia, the program is administered by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD).

This is not a session to learn how to be certified for DBE for the first time.

It is a session designed for businesses already DBE certified but needing updates on the next process. It is an interactive certification session where participants will receive practical guidance from experienced DBE state and federal certification specialists.

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Lead Instructors:

Nina Britton :

Leading state certification specialist of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), will provide step-by-step instruction on preparing and filing a DBE application. She will be joined by a team of procurement specialist who will help her take any questions throughout the session.

Shyteia Carter:

DBE Certification Supervisor, of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), will provide step-by-step instruction on the process of how the new DBE certification process works.

What You Will Learn

• Determine whether your business qualifies for DBE re- certification

• Understand new 2026 DBE re-eligibility requirements

• Learn the documents required for re-certification

• Complete key sections of the re-certification process correctly

• Avoid common re-certification mistakes

• Prepare your business for state and federal contracting opportunities afrer being successfully re-certified

• Ask questions and receive personalized guidance

• VALLUED ADDED Technical Assistance: Learn and refresh basic business writing skills for best Capability Statement development or proposal writing. (Optional participation).

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Why Recertified as a DBE Business?

DBE re-certification can help you:

• Continue to compete for federally funded transportation contracts

• Increase visibility with public agencies and prime contractors

• Access supplier diversity opportunities

• Strengthen credibility in government procurement

• Expand business development and networking opportunities

• Position your company for long-term growth in public-sector contracting

Who Should Attend?

This session is for all DBE certified firms needing to be recertified only. It is not designed for businesses wanting to be certified for the first time.

• A small business already officially certified as a DBE seeking government contracts in : construction, engineering, trucking, logistics, environmental, professional services, architecture, surveying, IT, and transportation firms are encouraged to receive DBE re-certification updates

• DBE Certified businesses who are Women, Minority-, and Veteran-owned businesses

• DBE who are already certified firms interested in federally funded transportation projects

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Why Attend?

Hampton Roads is experiencing unprecedented investment in transportation, defense, ports, offshore wind, infrastructure, shipbuilding, aviation, logistics, and construction. Expanding the pool of certified small businesses is essential to building a stronger regional supply chain capable of supporting this economic growth.

This Workshop is part of VACC's economic development initiative to help more Virginia small businesses who are already DBE certified now needing to be recertified to compete successfully for government contracts and participate in major public infrastructure projects.

REGISTER HERE: https://DBE2026.eventbrite.com

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