Need help increasing sales? The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Doing Business with the Commonwealth – Navigating and Targeting” workshop that will outline the opportunities and steps to connecting to state government markets. Topics will include: Accessing new markets/sales growth/getting new customers How to sell to state government and locate BIDS/RFP’s How to download and review BID/RFP documents How to get register to eVA, Virginia’s state procurement system Getting SWAM Certified Run reports to determine product/service market, customer/agency targets and private sector markets. LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE Cost: FREE to Washington County Chamber members; $15 for non-members Advanced registration required. Contact the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at 276-628-8141 for additional information. Advanced payment for non-members, remit to Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 179 East Main Street, Abingdon, Virginia 24210 or payment will be accepted at the event. A computer lab will be available however participants may bring personal laptop. Contact Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance at 276-676-3768 or email at sandy.ratliff@vdba.virginia.gov if you have quesitons.

1. Doing Business with the
Attention
Washington
Commonwealth Workshop
County Business June 9, 2011 9:00—11:00 a.m.
Owners
►Need help identifying
new markets for your
Topics Include: business?
How to navigate eVA. ►Are you experiencing lots
How to run reports to
determine product/service of sales activity but too few
markets and agency targets. sales?
How to get registered on eVA ►Are you taking advantage
and obtain SWAM certification.
of local and government
Location: markets to grow sales?
Virginia Highlands Small
FREE to Washington
Business Incubator
County Chamber members;
851 French Moore Jr. Blvd.
$15 for non-members.
Abingdon, VA 24210
Advanced registration at
www.vastartup.org
276-676-3768