SWaM Certification Hands On - Application Assistance (2 Sessions)

For businesses needing technical assistance with applying for SWaM Certification. (NEW APPLICATION or RE-CERTIFYING.)

If you are a FOR-PROFIT business interested in becoming SWaM Certified in order to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia, SBSD staff will be on-site to provide assistance with the on-line process to apply for SWaM Certification.

In this session you will create your account, receive assistance with completing application, uploading REQUIRED documents and submitting your application.

Limited Seating ... RSVP IS REQUIRED ... YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP!

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Please scan your REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (see list in image below) ... each document scanned separately) on a flash drive, laptop or tablet. (Chrome works best) - WiFi will be provided. (limited scanning help is also available if needed).

• You will need access to your email to confirm your account once you create login/password
• You will need you EIN/Tax ID#
• Please make sure tax documents are not password protected (if applicable)
• you will need to look up your NiGP Codes (commodity codes which represent Goods and Services ... Services start with # 9). I will be able to assist, but if you would like to get a head start... click the link below for the eVA NiGP Code Search tool. Type key words to describe the services or products you sell. You may have more than one code.

https://logi.cgieva.com/External/rdPage.aspx?rdReport=Public.Reports.Report9004_Data

Assistance provided by Angela Barber, Business Services Manager - Eastern Virginia Region

Applicants will receive an email and/or phone call prior to session to verify attendance and to make sure you are ready to apply.

If you have questions please email me PRIOR to this workshop with any questions ... . A reminder will be sent to all registered participants the day before.

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