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An initiative of NOVA to Serve the Business Community.
Programs and Services to Small, Woman, and Minority Owned Businesses (SWAMs) |
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The Purpose of the Business Opportunity Center
- Helping SWAMs expand their market to State and Local Governments (in collaboration with NOVA’s Purchasing Office).
A hallmark of the Business Opportunity Center (BOC) is a small business Mentoring program. Some 20 local participating SWAMs will be mentored through a series of moderately prices workshops and seminars in a program focused on the state procurement process. Some of the topics to be offered are: Doing Business with the Commonwealth; Strategies for Building Relationships with Buyers; Tips on responding to IFB’s and RFPs; Strategies for Building Relationships with Buyers; Strategies for Maintaining Government Accounts; and Strategies for building Relationships with Prime Government Contractors.
In addition, the BOC will assemble a cohort group of managers and consultants to individually counsel and guide the local SWAM participants through the state procurement process, thereby assuring a very high probability of SWAM- awarded state business.
- Providing technical and professional development assistance through a network of economic service providers, state and local government agencies
- Acquiring new business tools and knowledge through training workshops
- Widening business networking opportunities
Upcoming Programs and Events
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Thursday May 15, 2008 – 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Prime Vendor Seminar
With Governor Kaine’s mandate to enhance opportunities for small, women and minority owned businesses; prime vendors are struggling to find qualified SWaMs. Come learn about the Supplier Diversity Program from Lockheed Martin, CSC, Fluor-Lane, LLC (and maybe CACI). Learn about their process to become a subcontractor and subcontracting opportunities.
Location: Pitney Bowes Building
7630 Little River Turnpike, 6th floor
Annandale, VA 22003
Cost: Free to SWaMs enrolled in the SWaM Mentoring Program. For all others $45.
To register: Contact Chris Tran at (703) 323-3329, cttran@nvcc.edu.
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Tuesday May 20, 2008 – 8:30 am – 11:00 am Leadership/Business Strategy Seminar
Technical expertise is not enough to run a successful business. You need the vision and leadership of a CEO, the order and systems of a manager. Learn to be a leader, to manage and lead your business. Do you have a business strategy? Learn how to become a strategic business leader to take your business to the next level.
Location: Pitney Bowes Building
7630 Little River Turnpike, 6th floor
Annandale, VA 22003
Cost: Free to SWaMs enrolled in the SWaM Mentoring Program. For all others $45.
To register: Contact Chris Tran at (703) 323-3329, cttran@nvcc.edu.
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Thursday May 29, 2008 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
NOVA Buyer/Seller Information Exchange
Local area vendors and contractors are invited to attend the Northern Virginia Community College Purchasing Office - Buyer/Seller Information Exchange sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to give area businesses the opportunity to meet the college's procurement staff, other regional procurement officers, and become familiar with the college, state, local municipalities procurement process. These meetings open to all vendors and contractors to discuss the procurement processes, upcoming contracts and any questions or concerns.
Location: Annandale Campus, College Warehouse Bldg (CW)
3rd floor conference room
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003
Cost: Free
To register: Contact Humaira Hassan at (703) 323-3058 or at huhassan@nvcc.edu.
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Tuesday June 10, 2008 – 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Insurance Seminar
Having the right kind of insurance is an essential part of building your business. At this seminar, we will discuss the audit process, why day laborers are not desired from an insurance perspective, VA Workers Comp laws, and how losses affect business insurance. Learn about forgotten insurance coverages that have terrible financial loss potential. This information can make or break a business and set them on a positive keel from the start!
Location: Pitney Bowes Building
7630 Little River Turnpike, 6th floor
Annandale, VA 22003
Cost: Free to SWaMs enrolled in the SWaM Mentoring Program. For all others $45.
To register: Contact Chris Tran at (703) 323-3329, cttran@nvcc.edu.
For further information on the "Business Opportunity Center," please contact:
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