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SUMMARY:2026 Hampton Roads Small Business Symposium: Contracting for Success!
DESCRIPTION:\n\nTuesday, May 19  •  8 AM – 1 PM\n\n\nSandler Center for the Performing Arts\nFREE Event\n\n\nA roadmap to successfully navigate the government procurement process.\nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) in partnership with the City of Virginia Beach and Virginia APEX Accelerator (GMU) will host the 2026 Small Business Symposium: Contracting for Success… A Roadmap to Successfully Navigate the Government Procurement Process.\nSBSD invites you to join us for this in-person event designed to help you successfully navigate the government procurement process.\nConnect with fellow entrepreneurs, resource partners, and procurement professionals while learning how to do business at the local, state, and federal levels.\nDoors Open at 8:00am for Check-in and Networking Breakfast\nDiscussion Topics:\nSession I: Business Development and Preparation Tools\nWhat are Purchasing Rules … Types of Solicitations\nUnderstanding Contract Terms and Conditions\nProcurement Lifecycle (from solicitation to award to contract management\nSession II: Understanding the Government Contracting Process (State, Local, Federal)\nWhat are Purchasing Rules … Types of Solicitations\nUnderstanding Contract Terms and Conditions\nProcurement Lifecycle (from solicitation to award to contract management)\nSession III: Accessing Contract Opportunities\nTools and Technology: Bidding Platforms/Procurement Sites\nBuilding Relationships (partnering/teaming, contracting officers, primes)\nProposal Development – How to Respond to an RFP (key elements)\nSpotlight on available opportunities with local government and prime contractors.\nFREE TO ATTEND … REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov.\nTHIS IS NOT A VENDOR FAIR – WE ARE NOT OFFERING OPPORTUNITES TO HOST AN EXHIBIT TABLE.\nOrganized by The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity in partnerhship with Virginia Beach Economic Development/HIVE Business Resource Center, Virginia Beach Purchasing/SWaM Business Office and Virginia APEX Accelerator\n\n
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