Small Business Focus: 2023 SWaMmy Honors – Back to Business

February 8, 2023 | By Alex Held

Are you a SWaM certified business? Then BizLaunch and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity want to hear from you. SWaM - Small Women and Minority Owned - businesses are the cornerstone of the Arlington and Virginia economy, and we want the chance to honor you this year at the 2023 SWaMmy Honors.

At last year’s SWaMmy Honors, we were thrilled to have Arlington’s Casual Adventure recognized as a SWaMmy Honoree, and this year it could be you. As we move forward out of the pandemic, tell us how the past three years of the pandemic have changed or transformed your business and the innovations you have made.

• Did you innovate your businesses’ goods/service offerings?
• Did you innovate in the delivery of goods/services?
• Did you innovate your business practices?

Nominations for the 2023 SWaMmy Honors are now open and due by April 1, 2023.

Eligibility for the 2023 SWaMmy Honors are as follows:

• Businesses must be SWaM certified
• Businesses must be headquartered in Virginia
• Businesses cannot be debarred from doing business with the Commonwealth of Virginia

Nominate your SWaM certified business today.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has a goal to have 42% of procurement dollars go to SWaM certified businesses. While the amount varies each year, that equates to approximately $7 billion annually that is awarded to SWaM certified businesses.

Don’t miss out on your chance to reach new customers. To learn more about certifications, visit the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity’s website.

Don’t forget, the Commonwealth of Virginia issues solicitations through eVA. Learn how you can register for eVA today to find state and local procurement opportunities.