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SUMMARY:2026 Virginia Small Business Symposium: Contracting For Success
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nWinning government contracts starts with knowing where opportunities are posted and how to compete for them — join us to find out. \n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Small Business Symposium: Contracting for Success is a free\, in-person event designed to help small businesses understand the government procurement process and confidently pursue contracting opportunities at the local\, state\, and federal levels. \nHosted by the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity in partnership with James Madison University\, this symposium provides practical guidance on registering in procurement systems\, navigating purchasing portals\, identifying contract opportunities\, and positioning your business to compete successfully. Along the way\, you’ll connect with procurement professionals\, resource partners\, and fellow entrepreneurs who can help support your contracting journey. \nEvent Agenda \n8:30 AM | Doors Open\nCheck-In & Networking \nWelcome & Opening Remarks \n\nEric Lin — Agency Director\, SBSD\nKatie Weaver — Director of Procurement\, JMU\n\nPartner Introductions \nKeynote Session: Stop Guessing\, Start Winning\nLarry White — Category Manager\, Virginia IT Agency (VITA) \nBuyer Panel Discussion — Session I \n\nCrystal Hypes — Acting Director of Contracts and Procurement\, DMV\nKrista McDaniel — Assistant Director of Strategic Operations\, JMU\nLaura Ashburn — Procurement Officer\, VEDM\nStacie Frierson — Sr. Manager\, Channel Business\, W.W. Grainger\, Inc.\n\nPanel Discussion — Session II \n\nThomas E. Addison II — President\, 4TAS Supply & Maintenance\nAntonio Landivar — Principal\, Landivar & Associates\, LLC\nBrent L. Elliott — President\, Positive Pressure\n\nBusiness Resource Spotlight\nRetirePath & SBDC \nPower Networking\, Resource Fair & Lunch \nFREE TO ATTEND\, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nIf you have questions regarding this event\, please contact Ramain.Gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov
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