SBSD
The mission of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) is to provide education and assistance, economic opportunity, and access to capital to generate employment and economic growth for small businesses.
We strive to accomplish this mission by offering businesses opportunities for certification, financing, and business development. With small businesses being the heart of our Commonwealth and its economy, it is our passion and goal to help Virginia businesses thrive.
2026 Hampton Roads Small Business Symposium: Contracting for Success!
Tuesday at 8:00 AM
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Free
Sold Out
One-on-One Business Counseling (Shenandoah/Blue Ridge Virginia Region)
Thursday at 10:30 AM GMT-4
Free
Sold Out
Sold Out
One on One Business Consultation (Central Virginia Region)
Tue, 26 May, 8:30 am
Crater Planning District
Free
Sold Out
One on One Business Consultation (Central Virginia Region)
Wed, 27 May, 8:30 am
OMBD / Richmond Main Street Station /
Free
AI for Small Business – Reducing Friction, Not Replacing Thinking
Wed, 27 May, 10:00 am
Virginia ABC Headquarters
Free
Sold Out
One on One Business Consultation (Central Virginia Region)
Thu, 28 May, 8:30 am
Henrico County Economic Development
Free
Norfolk State University Small Business Networking Conference
Thu, 28 May, 8:30 am
NSU Student Center Building
Free
Sold Out
One on One Business Consultation (Central Virginia Region)
Fri, 29 May, 8:30 am
Chesterfield Econ. Dev.
Free
2026 Hampton Roads Small Business Symposium: Contracting for Success!
Tuesday at 8:00 AM
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Free
Sold Out
One-on-One Business Counseling (Shenandoah/Blue Ridge Virginia Region)
Thursday at 10:30 AM GMT-4
Free
Sold Out
Sold Out
One on One Business Consultation (Central Virginia Region)
Tue, 26 May, 8:30 am
Crater Planning District
Free
Sold Out
One on One Business Consultation (Central Virginia Region)
Wed, 27 May, 8:30 am
OMBD / Richmond Main Street Station /
Free
AI for Small Business – Reducing Friction, Not Replacing Thinking
Wed, 27 May, 10:00 am
Virginia ABC Headquarters
Free
Sold Out
One on One Business Consultation (Central Virginia Region)
Thu, 28 May, 8:30 am
Henrico County Economic Development
Free
Norfolk State University Small Business Networking Conference
Thu, 28 May, 8:30 am
NSU Student Center Building
Free
Sold Out
One on One Business Consultation (Central Virginia Region)
Fri, 29 May, 8:30 am
Chesterfield Econ. Dev.
Free