Norfolk State University SWaM Networking Conference

Norfolk State University SWaM Networking Conference

Learn how to do business with Norfolk State University!

By SBSD

Date and time

Thursday, May 29 · 8:30am - 1pm EDT

Location

NSU Student Center Building

851 Gym Road Norfolk, VA 23504

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes

THIS IS AN IN PERSON EVENT - FREE TO ATTEND - REGISTRATION REQUIRED


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.


Light breakfast refreshments and grab and go lunches will be provided! We look forward to seeing you there! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!


Program Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 AM Check-In – Main Lobby

9:00 9:10 AM Welcome and Introductions

Ms. Monique D. Robinson, Director of Procurement Services

9:10 9:20 AM Conference Overview

Dr. Gerald Ellsworth Hunter, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Division of Finance and Administration


Morning Breakout Sessions

9:20 – 10:00 AM Procurement Basics Panel (How to respond to solicitations)

Tasha Jordan, Procurement Manager/Team Lead/Michelle Purkett, Procurement Manager/Team Lead


10:00 – 10:15 AM BREAK


10:15 – 11:00 AM SWaM/Business Credentials and eVA Workshops

Ms. Angela Barber, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity/Ms. Kimberly Pritchett, Department of General Services


11:00 AM – 1:00 PM VENDOR FAIR/GRAB AND GO LUNCH

1:00 pm - ADJOURN


REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL REMINDER WITH LOCATION AND PARKING DETAILS. REGISTRATION WILL BE VERIFIED AT CHECK IN!



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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 Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity for business assistance, counseling and additional resources.