Virginia MBDA Business Center

Are you a business owner looking to secure funding with confidence? Join us on for an exclusive webinar on "Borrowing with Purpose & Confidence" featuring experts from the Business Consortium Fund! We’ll cover: • Different loan options tailored for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals • How to evaluate the best fit for your business • Expert tips on preparing a loan application package that will help you approach lenders with confidence REGISTER NOW: https://rb.gy/m80rk9 📅 Date: September 26th, 2024 🕐 Time: 1PM - 2PM EST 🎤 Moderator: Sonya Bigelow-Smith, Director, Capital Readiness Program 💼 Featured Panelists: Ruben Rodriguez, Chief Lending Officer, BCF & An Phan, Chief Programs Officer, BCF #CapitalReadiness #MBDA #SmallBusiness #Funding #Loans #BusinessGrowth #Webinar #Entrepreneurship

"The City of Petersburg and the surrounding region are slated to become the nation’s hub for manufacturing affordable medicine. The Partnership for Petersburg, Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, and the Alliance for Building Better Medicine have collaborated to put together this symposium to introduce the small business community to these key manufacturers. You will hear from the manufacturers and be given the opportunity to visit their exhibit tables to assess how your business can be a part of this initiative – to provide affordable medicine." Register: https://lnkd.in/eVtEZs4R

Virginia Small Business Veteran of the Year Award - Now Accepting Applications! 🎖️ 📅 Applications are due by September 15, 2024, at 8:00 AM. Help us recognize the incredible achievements of our Veteran-Owned Businesses! 👉 Learn More and Apply Here https://loom.ly/wQbPNHY #veteranbusiness #VeteranoftheYear #CommunityImpact #smallbiz

***Attention to all those in the construction, IT and engineering field *** The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), in collaboration with Howard University's District of Columbia Small Business Development Lead Center, is accepting application for the 2025 Small Business University Executive Certificate Program. This initiative is specifically tailored to support the Airports Authority Small Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (SLDBE) in achieving high growth and increasing their capacity to qualify for prime contracts. To apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gafFXHan To learn about the Airports Authority certification program, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eaGudt-K

Are you booking dates and making plans for the rest of 🎶September? If so, register to join us for a few amazing events: ✨ - Monday, September 9th - Launches our newest partnership with Norfolk State University's Innovation Center. An incubator designed to help foster your innovative ideas & entrepreneurial spirit. ⛳ - Monday, September 16th - Register to join us for a day out on the green at The Country Club at Woodmore! A day of golf & networking at a wonderful venue with rolling fairways and spectacular views! 🏫 - Friday, September 20th - Our deadline to register for our LIVEPLAN Business Planning incubator being facilitated by successful business owner & entrepreneur Tisa Clark. A slick and interactive business planning tool using AI to help you develop a comprehensive guide to fulfill your entrepreneurial goals! 📺 - Thursday, September 26th at 1p-2p est. - Register for our upcoming LIVE webinar featuring the Business Consortium Fund to discuss "Borrowing with Purpose & Confidence" with An Phan and Ruben Rodriguez two leaders in the lending space. Everything is HERE in this edition⬇ - Please share - See you soon! 📰 - Take a peek at our latest edition here: https://conta.cc/3XoWCmn Amanda Beale Ernisha Hall, MBA, MSW Floyd E Miller, M. Ed.,QMHP Rudy Watson Dr. Milton Walters Erika Small-Sisco Dr. Akosua Acheamponmaa Uriel Argüelles, MBA Elizabeth Kemp Caulder Dayo Oyeleye, PhD, MBA, MS, PROSCI Leslie Lewis June Evans Ana Gonzalez Allen Wu Randall Nixon, M.A, GCB. J.D. Timothy Smoot BALTIMORE COMMUNITY LENDING Maryland Women's Business Center Maryland Chamber of Commerce Donald Jacubec Tommy L. Marks Claudia Barrera Earl Donnelly, Jr. Sonya Bigelow-Smith, MBA Allison Hunter

Don't miss your chance to attend the Startup Runway Virginia Pitch event in Richmond on September 17th! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eyptxQ8Y

BID ANNOUNCEMENT RFP: 25-1889-6008 Citywide Grant Writing and Support Services FOR MORE INFORMAITON VISIT: https://lnkd.in/eNC5SnTQ PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: September 9, 2024, 10:00am https://lnkd.in/eYA6VeN3 QUESTION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 16, 2024, 1:00pm BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 25, 2024, 5:00pm ***************************************************** Firms interested in doing business with the City of Newport News are encouraged to SUBSCRIBE to City of Newport News procurement opportunities by visiting www.nnva.gov/purchasing and selecting the Solicitations page or by visiting https://lnkd.in/ePsk-hRP to receive notification of procurement opportunities. During registration please enter applicable Category Codes (NIGP Commodity Codes) to identify goods and services provided by your firm. The entry of Category Codes during registration will facilitate direct notification of competitive sealed bidding and competitive negotiation procurement opportunities and direct invitations for small purchases (purchases valued at $50,000 and under) The Metropolitan Business League Virginia MBDA Business Center Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC) Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce

Grow and expand your business with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (OSDBU). Seize this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and make well-informed bidding decisions. Event Information: Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST Host: Reena Bhatia CEO, ProposalHelper and BidExecs Speaker: Kimberly Osborne JD Acting Executive Director Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Register here: https://lnkd.in/dZCYq7_K #BusinessGrowth #VeteranEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessSupport #OSDBU #BiddingSuccess #VeteranOwned #Entrepreneurship #BusinessExpansion #RegisterNow

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What Keeps you Up at Night? Small Business Training |  August 27 @ 1PM ET "Join this insightful session to delve into your business's critical asset classes, discuss understanding and evaluating your business objectives, identifying and safeguarding vital components, navigating the journey from startup to maturity, crafting strategies for growth and sustainability, preparing for a smooth and profitable transition, and integrating personal and business financial goals. Whether you are just starting or looking to refine your established business, this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies." Register: https://lnkd.in/ej-pR8Jp