The Columbia Pike Partnership is deeply committed to supporting our local small business community. Join the Team from Biz Launch as they walk you through the benefits of their Re-Launch Program, and learn how to make your business SWaM Certified. (Small, Woman-owned, and Minority-owned Business) with Chris Tran Ley, Business Service Manager of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.
Panelists:
- Chris Tran Ley, Business Service Manager of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.
- BizLaunch Team, Arlington Economic Development
More details:
- The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in state-funded projects. – SBSD Read More
- ReLaunch is a small business grant program designed to take your business to the next level. Through Bizlaunch’s exclusive ReLaunch program, small businesses can access a wealth of resources, including business consulting services and the development of technology solutions. – AED BizLaunch Read More
Connect with our partners and presenters:
- Contact Virginia Department of SBSD Business Manager
Christhien Tran Ley | chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov
To learn more about the SWaM Certification program visit
https://www.sbsd.virginia.gov/certification-division/swam/
- Contact the BizLaunch Team:
Prakriti Deuja | pdeuja@arlingtonva.us | 703-228-0861
Tara Palacios | tpalacios@arlingtonva.us | 703-228-0853
Learn More About BizLaunch
www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/bizlaunch
More About ReLaunch
https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Small-Business/Small-Business-Programs/ReLaunch
- Reach out to Marty Weitzel from Arlington Community Federal Credit Union at mweitzel@arlingtoncu.org to discuss lending options for Arlington Based contract financing.
Other Resources discussed during this meeting:
- Electronic Procurement Systems, eVA
www.eva.virginia.gov - Virginia SWaM Certification Program https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/finance/mbc/Documents/SBSD%20Industry%20Day.pdf
- Apply for your Arlington Library card
https://library.arlingtonva.us/join-now/join-now-online/ - Don’t Miss The Columbia Pike Virtual Progress Luncheon on April 21st
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/columbia-pike-virtual-progress-luncheon-tickets-291304177637 - Register for our next Connect & Collaborate Session on May 20th
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