SWaM Business Office
The SWaM Business Office is dedicated to the growth and development of small, women, and minority-owned businesses.
As a result of the 2018 Disparity Study, the City of Virginia Beach City Council adopted ordinances and resolutions that will assist SWaM businesses in contracting with the City. To view the ordinances and resolutions in full detail, visit the business development initiatives page.
The SWaM Business Office is dedicated to the growth and development of small, women and minority-owned businesses, including service-disabled/veteran-owned businesses by providing resources and training sessions to assist businesses in obtaining contracts with the City of Virginia Beach.
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City Entrepreneur Virginia Beach Season Premiere: April 15; 6-8 p.m.
Six entrepreneurs. Six stories. One night to celebrate the rise of entrepreneurship and support for small businesses in Virginia Beach.
Join the Virginia Beach SWaM Business Office and AGH Advisory Services for the official season premiere of City Entrepreneur Virginia Beach—an entrepreneurial reality series showcasing real stories from local entrepreneurs and small business owners from the UPLIFT Virginia Beach program making an impact within the local community.
This season features what’s working, what’s next, and who’s making it happen through shared perspectives, lessons learned, and the local resources essential to driving growth for the emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem in Virginia Beach.
The event will also host an engaging Fireside Chat discussion featuring Virginia Beach City Council members and economic development professionals passionate about showcasing the power of entrepreneurship and its impact on the local economy.
Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
More Event Information2026 Informational/Training Sessions
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March 31
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3-3:45 p.m.
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April 7
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9-10 a.m.
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April 14
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9-9:45 a.m.
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April 21
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3-4 p.m.
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May 19
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8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ongoing
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The HIVE - Business Resource Center
