University of Virginia's Small Business Expo

Please join us on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in the University’s Newcomb Hall Ballroom to connect with over 50 Local and Small businesses, and purchasing representatives from local government agencies.

This event will provide University purchasers with the opportunity to discover new businesses, to connect in person with their favorite local and small businesses, and to learn more about the University’s Small Business initiative.

Interested in being a supplier at the Expo?

We'd love to have you! Thanks to our event sponsors, there is just a nominal fee to exhibit. Only SWaM-certified or Local businesses may exhibit at this event. For more information, and to review the supplier requirements, please visit our FAQs.

University of Virginia's SWaM Supplier Expo is presented by:

University of Virginia Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services

Info: Expo suppliers may enter Newcomb Hall starting at 9:00 am for setup. There will be volunteers on hand to direct you from the Central Grounds Parking Garage to the Newcomb Hall Ballroom. Please note: while there are elevators in the garage and Newcomb Hall, the two are not connected and there is a ~7 minute walk between them. If you require accommodation to get between buildings, please contact [email protected] in advance of the event.

Info: Fuel up before the Expo! This will be an open lunch with flexible timing so that you can set up before or after.

Info: Discover new UVA departmental customers (and put a name to a face with those you already know!) at the Second Annual Small Business Expo.

Info: Discover new Small and Local businesses at the Second Annual Small Business Expo, hosted by University of Virginia's Procurement & Supplier Diversity Services. Thanks to our sponsors, box lunch is provided (while supplies last).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Grounds Garage, 400 Emmet Street South, Charlottesville, United States