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Webinar: SWaM and DBE Certifications with SBSD

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, Micro or DBE certified.  These certifications are a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses.  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.

The workshop will be presented by Chris Tran Ley, Business Services Manager, and Richard Gordon, Transportation Business Development Specialist, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

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Event Date July, 25

Event Time 5:00am - 6:30am

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