Resources
Local resources to support an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Virginia Beach
The HIVE - Where Businesses Thrive
The HIVE is a business resource center designed to promote an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Virginia Beach. The HIVE is committed to serving small businesses, particularly those that are in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
The Hampton Roads Chamber commands the most influential position for shaping public policy to ensure a thriving environment for regional business prosperity.
Minority Business Development Agency
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises.
Score offers experienced mentors with decades of expertise in many areas of business including government contracting, manufacturing, hospitality, marketing, financial industries, and computing.
The SBA continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
SBSD provides education and assistance; economic opportunity; and access to capital to generate employment and economic growth for small businesses.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
The Administrative Services Division at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) procures more than $700 million in goods, services, building construction, maintenance and renovations annually.
Carolinas/Virginia Minority Supplier Diversity Council
CVMSDC identifies topics, issues, trends, and priorities of MBEs and Corporate Members within the respective geographic areas.
Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Virginia SBDC is an organization of 27 local Small Business Development Center offices across Virginia providing professional business advising, training, and business resources to help grow and strengthen Virginia businesses.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools - Bids & RFPs
VBCPS is a suburban school district located in southeastern Virginia, serving a student population of approximately 65,000. The VBCPS includes 56 elementary schools, 15 middle and 11 senior high schools plus special programs at 6 other sites with an operating budget of over $950,000,000. VBCPS employs approximately 10,000 full-time employees and approximately 2,000 employees in a part-time capacity. VBCPS invites any qualified Offeror/Bidder to submit a proposal/bid.