Special announcement
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SWaM Certification

Date and time

 - 

Location

Online

Organizer

Brandon McCall
brandon.mccall@sw.edu
276-964-7586

Host organization

Southwest Virginia Community College APEX Accelerator

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

Are you a small, women-owned, minority-owned, micro, veteran, service-disabled veteran business looking to expand your opportunities? The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) invites you to a virtual informational session on the SWaM Certification process.

Why Get SWaM Certified?

Each year, the Commonwealth of Virginia spends over $8 billion on goods and services. Becoming SWaM certified can open doors to new business opportunities and increase your visibility among an additional set of potential customers.

SWaM certification is a powerful tool that can help your business secure contracts with:

  • State Agencies
  • Public Colleges & Universities
  • Local Municipalities
  • Private Sector Companies utilizing the SWaM database

What You'll Learn in This Workshop:

  • Overview of the SWaM Program
  • Eligibility requirements for certification (including Small, Woman-owned, Minority-owned, Micro, ESO, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran designations)
  • Step-by-step guidance on how to apply

Don't miss this chance to learn how SWaM Certification can help grow your business!

Presented by: Kathy Deacon, SBSD Business Services Manager, Southwest Virginia Region

Register