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SUMMARY:Selling to the University of Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the University of Virginia Procurement and Supplier Diversity Team explains the process to doing business across grounds.\nBackground\nWhat is Procurement and Supplier Diversity? \n\nProcurement is the process of purchasing goods or services\, usually in reference to business spending. Business procurement requires preparation\, solicitation\, and payment processing\, which usually involves several areas of a company\nSupplier diversity is a business strategy aimed at developing a more inclusive base of suppliers when procuring goods and services. This benefits the suppliers themselves and the broader business ecosystem and society.\n\nPresenter(s): Ajoni Wynn-Floyd\, Community Engagement Coordinator and Shannon Wampler\, Procurement Data Optimization Project Lead \nSCHEDULE\n12 – 12:30: In person networking and lunch\n12:30 – 1:30: Presentation by UVA Procurement and Supplier Diversity (hybrid) \nHYBRID event: In person at CV SBDC (300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor\, Charlottesville) or online via zoom\nLunch will be provided by UVA Procurement and Supplier Diversity for in-person attendees \nRegister\nThis event is offered by Central Virginia SBDC\, University of Virginia Procurement and Supplier Diversity\, and Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) \n   
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/selling-to-the-university-of-virginia/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Hybrid event - online/in person
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101 - *Webinar (Live)* - PW
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nPromotional Video HERE \nOverview of This Live Webinar \nThe following essential steps for government contracting will be covered: \n\nThe government customer\nReadiness to be a government contractor\nMarketing to the customer\nGovernment jargon\nSteps to get started\nSmall business set-asides\nTargeting the government customer\nWhat the buyer wants to know\nWhat should go into a capability statement\n\n\nSpeakers: Timm Johnson – Director\, Mason SBDC \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Contact the Center regarding cancellation earlier than 24 business hours prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instruction: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration. \nFee: No Cost \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/government-contracting-101-webinar-live-pw-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mason SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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SUMMARY:First Thursdays with the SBA: SDVOSB/VOSB
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.\n\n\nTopic: Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) \nThe federal government aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) each year. Joining the SDVOSB program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nWhat is a SDVOSB?\nWho is eligible for the program?\nWhat to expect with the recent changes to the program?\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Joey Pocan\, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Pocan assists in the design and implementation of economic development strategies and programs related to Start-ups\, business attraction\, business expansion\, and retention. He conducts research\, presents training\, project management\, data collection and analysis\, visits with local businesses and agencies to facilitate business opportunities. \nOnce registered\, an automated email with the Zoom link will be sent to you. If you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/first-thursdays-with-the-sba-sdvosb-vosb/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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SUMMARY:GovCon 101: 8(a)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: 8(a) \n\nThe Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged(8(A) firms. This is a huge opportunity for small firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In this presentation you will learn: \n• Eligibility requirements for 8(a) certification \n• Understanding the Application Process \n• Understanding how to prepare before applying \n• Staying Certified\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Lisa Powell worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration at the Connecticut District Office from 1998 to 2019 as an Economic Development Specialist monitoring the HUBZone and 8(a) portfolios for the local office before joining the Virginia PTAC as a Procurement Counselor in January 2021. During her time at the SBA\, Lisa worked closely with all of SBA’s resource partners to facilitate procurement workshops held at local Community Colleges\, Chambers of Commerce and libraries. As a Business Opportunity Specialist\, she was involved with the Government Contracting programs that the SBA provides and worked very closely with the purchasing agents for the Federal and State Agencies as well as the larger prime contractors while organizing SBA Matchmakers and assisting small business. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/govcon-101-8a/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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