Norfolk State University SWaM Conference

Norfolk State University SWaM Conference

Learn how to do business with Norfolk State University!

By SBSD

Date and time

Thursday, May 23 · 8:30am - 3pm EDT

Location

NSU Student Center Building

851 Gym Road Norfolk, VA 23504

About this event

  • 6 hours 30 minutes

Join the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity and the Norfolk State University Procurement Department for an opportunity to hear from and meet procurement professionals who purchase for Norfolk State University.


A great opportunity for small businesses who are interested in learning how to sell their goods and services to NSU!


Representatives from eVA and the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity will be available to answer additional questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!


Program Agenda

8:30-8:45 AM Vendor Check-In (Light Refreshments in the Main Lobby)

8:50-9:00 AM Welcome and Introductions (Room 138C)

Ms. Monique D Robinson, Director of Procurement Services

9:00-9:15 AM

Dr. Gerald E. Hunter, Vice President of Finance and Administration

**Break**

Morning Breakout Sessions (Conference Room 138C)

9:30-9:55 AM Procurement Basics, Erika M. Allen, Assistant Director of Procurement Services

10:00-10:50 AM SWaM and eVA Workshop Angela Barber, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and Kimberly Pritchett, Department of General Services

**Break**

11:00 AM-1:00 PM Vendor Fair (Conference Rooms 138A&B)

**Break**

1:15 PM-2:00 PM Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Conference Room 138C)

Network and Outreach (Food truck, Swam Vendors, Prime Contractor for New Science Bldg., Brick and Morter, Construction)

2:30-3:00 PM Close Out Session (Rooms 138C)

Town Hall Session Dr. Ethel M Edwards, Associate Director for Procurement Services



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The mission of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) is to enhance growth opportunities for Virginia’s small businesses to prosper through increased revenue and job creation thereby raising the standard of living for all Virginians. Contact your regional Business Services Manager for business assistance, counseling and additional resources.