Contracting 101 with The Commonwealth of Virginia

Name: Contracting 101 with The Commonwealth of Virginia
Start: 2025-09-17T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-17T13:30:00-04:00
Location: SOVA Innovation Hub

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

SOVA Innovation Hub | South Boston, VA

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: SOVA Innovation Hub
Presented by: Virginia Apex Accelerator
The Commonwealth of Virginia spends billions annually on goods and services. Learn how your business can tap into these opportunities by attending this FREE workshop, designed to guide you step-by-step through becoming an eVA registered vendor and earning your SWaM certification.
This information-packed session will help you:
Register your business to work with Virginia state agencies.
Identify who’s buying what you sell.
Research commodity spend for your products or services.
Leverage tools in eVA to market your business effectively.
The Commonwealth’s SWaM (Small, Women, and Minority-Owned Business) certification program encourages state agencies to work with certified vendors, with a goal of spending 42% of discretionary funding with SWaM businesses.
Agenda Highlights:
eVA Registration
SWaM Certification
Identifying Buyers for Your Products or Services
Commodity Spend Analysis
Using eVA Tools to Market Your Business
Bring your laptop to start the registration process during the session. This hands-on, 90-minute workshop is a must for any business owner looking to grow through state contracting opportunities. Don’t miss out—join us at the SOVA Innovation Hub!