• SBDC’s 2026 Symposium

    KCC Gymnasium

    The 2026 SBDC Symposium, hosted by the Southwest Virginia SBDC in partnership with theCumberland Plateau Planning District (CPPD) and the Virginia Department ofSmall Business & Supplier Diversity (SBSD), is a regional professionaldevelopment event focused on strengthening small business support acrossSouthwest Virginia. The symposium brings together advisors, economicdevelopment partners, and resource organizations for training, collaboration,and updates

  • SWaM Certification

    Are you a small, women-owned, minority-owned, micro, veteran, service-disabled veteran business looking to expand your opportunities? The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) invites you to a virtual informational session on the SWaM Certification process. Why Get SWaM Certified? Each year, the Commonwealth of Virginia spends over $8 billion on goods and