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Date:

June 22, 2022

Time:

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Hampton Roads Convention Center

Address:

1610 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666

Contact:

(804) 786-6585

Cost:

Free

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2022 Hampton Roads Small Business Symposium

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

This FREE half-day conference will have workshops focused on the basic elements of government contracting, the procurement process (including how to do Business with the City of Hampton and the Commonwealth of Virginia), other great topics that will provide guidance to business owners who want to stay on track and take their businesses to the next level. You will also have an opportunity to network and collaborate with other business owners, learn from talented, experienced speakers and visit a host of exhibitors providing valuable resources and information you can use to grow your business or share with your peers!

PROGRAM AGENDA

7:30a.m. – 8:00a.m. Light Breakfast Refreshments, Networking and Check-In
8:00a.m. – 8:55a.m. Opening Session/Welcome
- PLENARY SPEAKER: Floyd Miller, President & CEO - Metropolitan Business League. With more than 25 years of nonprofit management experience, Floyd E. Miller III is working to provide economic solutions for small businesses throughout the greater Richmond area. As President and CEO of the Metropolitan Business League, Miller has overseen the formation of various programs to support local entrepreneurs.

WORKSHOP SESSIONS

9:00a.m.-9:55a.m. Workshop Session I:
- Doing Business with the City of Hampton (Panel Discussion),
- Hampton Roads Small Business Contracting Opportunities (Panel Discussion),
- Know Your Loans: 504, SBA 7A and Micro Lending – (Panel Discussion),
- Leveraging Video to Establish Your Brand, Grow Your Business... And Win Clients!
10:00a.m. - 10:25a.m. Visit Small Business Resource Exhibitors (partners providing resources and information for small businesses)
10:30a.m.-11:25a.m. Workshop Session II
- Business Certifications – Learn the Differences and If It’s Right for Your Business! (Panel Discussion State, Federal & Corporate Certification)
- Obtaining a Surety Bond: The Power of Expanding Your Business Opportunities in Contracting
- SWaM and DBE Certification with the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity
- Selling to the Commonwealth - eVA: Virginia’s Online Marketplace & Procurement Portal
11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Session III - Featured Guest Speaker: The Steps to Mastering Your Business - Tony DiSilvestro, CEO/Founder - YNot Italian Franchise/Membership Chair, Southeastern Virginia - Entrepreneurs' Organization. Renowned international business and leadership trainer, business owner and 9 figure entrepreneur will share insights on his blueprint to actually SCALE your business, while generating more revenue and profit.
Networking until 1:00pm/Event Adjourned

PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS BY: KeliSAW Pro Multimedia and Photography ($25 Special Offer)

RAFFLE DRAWING FOLLOWING SESSION III ... BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS … MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS AND SUPPLIER DIVERSITY and the CITY OF HAMPTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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