SWaM/DBE Certification Information Session

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.  ContactVirginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversityfor business assistance, counseling and additional resources.

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How Can SWaM/DBE Certification Help Grow Your Business?

Portsmouth Economic Development

<h2>IN-PERSON WORKSHOP</h2> Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses.Becoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth and many local government bodies tha. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small, women owned, and minority-owned businesses.This workshop will cover the SWaM Program and certification/designation types, on-line application process, required documents needed to apply, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA, Virginia's Online Procurement Portal).Presented by Angela Barber, Business Services Manager - Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore RegionDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification program is a Federal program. The purpose is to increase the participation of certified DBEs in projects funded by the US Department of Transportation and other federal sectors. Projects typically include heavy construction, such as building and designing roads, bridges, railroads, ports, and airports.Presented by Nina Britton, DBE &amp; Transportation Outreach Specialist – Hampton Roads Region REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A REMINDER THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT!In Partnership with the <a href="https://www.accessportsmouthva.com/" title="https://www.accessportsmouthva.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Portsmouth Economic Development</a>

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