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