Minority, Women, Disadvantaged-Owned Business Enterprises (MWDBE) and Veteran Owned Companies
With so much development and investment happening in Portsmouth, it’s more important than ever to remain focused on the City’s commitment to include Minority, Women, Disadvantaged-Owned Business Enterprises (MWDBE) and Veteran Owned Companies.
As a small business-focused agency of local City government, Portsmouth Economic Development promotes equal access to procurement opportunities for all enterprises and helps position businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of local opportunities, and grow their businesses beyond Portsmouth.
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Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity
The Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business (SWaM) certification program is a state program of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The purpose is to enhance procurement opportunities for SWaM businesses participating in state-funded projects.
LISC Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national nonprofit that provides financing and support for community development around the country. As one of 35+ local offices, LISC Hampton Roads works with local government, community development corporations and other nonprofits to revitalize neighborhoods and catalyze opportunity.
Hampton Roads Chamber
The Hampton Roads Chamber is the premier pro-business organization serving the region to build the best climate for businesses to thrive. The Chamber provides a variety of program offerings and services to support the business community.
Black Brand
Black BRAND is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that stands for Business Research Analytics Networking and Development. As the Regional Black Chamber of Commerce for the Hampton Roads and Dan River Regions, our mission is to promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. As the Black Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to transform our local, regional, and national community through unity, education, access, opportunity, and development.
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Coastal Virginia
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Coastal Virginia is the leading voice, advocate, and access point dedicated to serving Coastal Virginia’s Hispanic businesses, Hispanics in business and Hispanic community by persistently identifying ways to connect, inform, advocate and educate the community while recognizing the value we all bring to the local market.
Virginia Small Business Administration
Our office provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.
ODU Veteran's Business Outreach Center
The Old Dominion University Veterans Business Outreach Center (ODUVBOC) exists to provide entrepreneurial development services to eligible veterans who own or are considering starting a small business. ODUVBOC serves Federal Region III which includes Virginia and West Virginia.
