Contracting 101 with The Commonwealth of Virginia

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: SOVA Innovation Hub

Presented by: Virginia Apex Accelerator

The Commonwealth of Virginia spends billions annually on goods and services. Learn how your business can tap into these opportunities by attending this FREE workshop, designed to guide you step-by-step through becoming an eVA registered vendor and earning your SWaM certification.

This information-packed session will help you:

• Register your business to work with Virginia state agencies.
• Identify who’s buying what you sell.
• Research commodity spend for your products or services.
• Leverage tools in eVA to market your business effectively.

The Commonwealth’s SWaM (Small, Women, and Minority-Owned Business) certification program encourages state agencies to work with certified vendors, with a goal of spending 42% of discretionary funding with SWaM businesses.

Agenda Highlights:

• eVA Registration
• SWaM Certification
• Identifying Buyers for Your Products or Services
• Commodity Spend Analysis
• Using eVA Tools to Market Your Business

Bring your laptop to start the registration process during the session. This hands-on, 90-minute workshop is a must for any business owner looking to grow through state contracting opportunities.

Don’t miss out—join us at the SOVA Innovation Hub!
Register here: https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/events/17-sep-2025-contracting-101-with-the-commonwealth-of-virginia