1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SBA HUBZone Business Certification November 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SBA HUBZone Business Certification The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses in historically underutilized business zones. It also gives preferential consideration to those businesses in full and open competition.  Joining
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SWaM Certification November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SWaM Certification The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia, whose purpose is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in state-funded projects. SWaM certification is available in the following designations: Small Micro Woman-Owned Miniority-Owned Presenter: Ramain Gohar, Business Service Manager Virginia Department of Small Business
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) November 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) FOCI Session Description: From investors to employees to customers, there are a lot of people who can influence your business. Most of the time these relationships improve your business, but sometimes these influences can increase risk for your company. In this session we’ll be discussing risks posed by foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI). A company