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.
Procurement Café: Doing Business with the City of Virginia Beach
Get the inside scoop on navigating the procurement process with the City of Virginia Beach at the upcoming Procurement Cafe.
Grab a cup of coffee and join us for the Virginia Beach Procurement Café—an interactive, small-business-friendly workshop designed to help you learn how to do business with the City of Virginia Beach.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your current government contracting work, this event will provide practical tools and direct access to the City’s Procurement team.
Register Today!2026 Informational/Training Sessions
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March 5
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9-9:45 a.m.
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March 10
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9-10 a.m.
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March 13
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10-11:30 a.m.
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March 16
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March 16
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3-3:45 p.m.
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March 24
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9-11 a.m.
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March 24
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3-4 p.m.
Ongoing
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The HIVE - Business Resource Center
