The EDC is Here to Help.

The Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation’s Business Development Division can assist you with accessing government procurement opportunities. To work with these agencies, there is usually an application process.  Reach out to us today for assistance or for guidance to other resources that may be helpful.

State and Federal Procurement Resources

State Level - eVA Registration

All Commonwealth state agencies use the eVA (electronic Virginia) marketplace to find vendors and place orders. The Commonwealth has a goal to have 42% of these transactions to be with small businesses. 

Learn More About the eVA

State Level - SWaM Certification

The SWaM is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s initiative designed to enhance purchasing and procurement opportunities for certified Small (SBE), Women- (WBE), and Minority-owned (MBE) businesses. 

Learn More About the SWaM

Federal Level - SAM Registration

Not to be confused with state- level SWaM program, federal contracts usually require SAM.gov (System for Award Management) registration. Contact our office for resources that can assist with the process. 

Learn More About SAM.gov

Local and Regional Procurement Resources

Greensboro, NC e-Procurement System
Greensboro, NC Minority & Women's Business Enterprise Program
Guilford County, NC e-Procurement System
Guilford County, NC Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, NC
North Carolina's E-Procurement Registration

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