Agenda

Following National Veterans Small Business Week, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will host a continuing series of engagements designed for the sustainment of Veteran business success and momentum. These sessions will focus on capability building, expanded access, and strengthened procurement readiness. While the primary focus is on Veteran businesses, all businesses are welcome to participate.

Hybrid Event | Virtual and In-Person
Location: Business Engagement Center (BEC)
Department of Veterans Affairs, 801 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Note: Federal Security Requirements are mandatory for In-Person participation.
In-Person registration cut-off date is November 6, 2025

Program Speaker
Ms. Chris Tran Ley
Business Services Manager, Northern Virginia Region
Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity

Session Objectives
• Educate small, woman, and/or Veteran-Owned business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments
• Learn more about the Virginia procurement process (eVA system)
• Highlight and showcase benefits of SWaM certification

Program Agenda
• Welcome and Introductions
• Training Session
• Q&A