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.

2024 Informational/Training Sessions

The 2024 Annual Fall MBC Conference and Expo is designed to provide education, inspiration, and one-on-one engagement with Hampton Roads resource partners, procurement professionals, and business owners looking for key opportunities to help in their quest for business excellence. The VB MBC welcomes this year’s guest speaker, Precious L. Williams, an international speaker, author, and corporate trainer. The VB MBC would also like to thank you to this year's Diamond Sponsor of the 2024 MBC Fall Conference and Expo, Anthony Global Holdings.

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Oct. 8

Time

10 a.m-12 p.m.

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Oct. 16

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12-2 p.m.

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Oct. 23

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10 a.m.

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Nov. 4

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9-11 a.m.

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Nov. 4

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2-4 p.m.

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Nov. 6

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10 a.m.

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Nov. 17

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12:30-3 p.m.

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Dec. 13

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5-7 p.m.

Ongoing