# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SWaM Certification Information Session
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: How Can SWaM Certification Benefit My Business?About this EventDO NOT Sign up Via EVENTBRITE!*****PLEASE use the following link to sign up for the event:*****https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swam-certification-information-session-tickets-1986536207272?aff=oddtdtcreatorHow Can SWaM Certification Benefit My Business?THIS IS AN IN PERSON WORKSHOP AND WILL NOT BE RECORDEDJoin Us to learn more about SWaM Certification ... This workshop is FREE to attend... MUST REGISTER TO RECEIVE UPDATES!!Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business looking to expand your opportunities? The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) invites you to an informational session on the SWaM Certification process.Why Get SWaM Certified?SWaM (Small, Women-, and Minority-Owned) certification is a powerful tool that can help your business secure contracts with:State AgenciesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesLocal MunicipalitiesPrivate Sector Companies utilizing the SWaM databaseEach 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 potential state buyers.What You'll Learn in This Workshop:Overview of the SWaM ProgramEligibility requirements for certification (including Micro and Service-Disabled designations)Step-by-step guidance on how to applyHow to position yourself to bid with the Commonwealth of VirginiaPresented by Angela Barber, Business Services Manager - Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Region.
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- **Event Categories**: Workshops
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Virginia Beach
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach
- **lat**: 36.8413258
- **long**: -76.1364613
- **full address**: The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach, 140 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SWaM Certification Information Session being held?
  - **A:** SWaM Certification Information Session takes place on Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach, 140 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SWaM Certification Information Session?
  - **A:** SWaM Certification Information Session is organized by THE HIVE Virginia Beach Business Resource Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SWaM Certification Information Session is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SWaM Certification Information Session sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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