Government Contracting And Certification Programs

Join us to learn more about Federal and State Government Contracting And Certification Programs

The Federal and State Government Contracting and Certifications Programs is a business development resource instituted by the University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development (UMW SBDC) and the Stafford County Economic Development Authority (Stafford EDA).

This program is designed for entrepreneurs who are seeking resources in expanding their business through government contracting and learning the necessary certifications that can support expansion.

During this program you will hear the following topics:

Overview of Government Certifications for Contractors

• • Veterans.certify.sba.gov
  • WOSB.certify.sba.gov
  • certify.sba.gov

System for Award Management

• • Benefits of registering as a government contractor
  • Preparing to register
  • Assistance available from Virginia PTAC

Selling to the Commonwealth of Virginia

• • Registering in eVA.virginia.gov
  • Benefits of being SWaM-certified
  • Assistance available from Virginia Small Business and Supplier Diversity (VSBSD)

Refreshments sponsored by 

QUESTIONS? Contact Linzy Browne at lbrowne@staffordcountyva.gov

For more business development events and programs, visit our events page: https://www.gostaffordva.com/events/