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Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1603 Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity created; appointment of Director; offices; personnel
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A. There is hereby created a Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (the Department), which shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Governor to serve at his pleasure. The Director shall also serve as a special assistant to the Governor for small, women-owned, …
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1604 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Certification" means the process by which (i) a business is determined to be a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business or (ii) an employment services organization, for the purpose of reporting small…
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1605 Powers and duties of Department
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A. The Department shall have the following powers and duties: 1. Coordinate as consistent with prevailing law the plans, programs, and operations of the state government that affect or may contribute to the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of small, women-owned, and…
Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-1605.1 Mentorship program
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A. The Department shall establish and administer a pilot program whereby established businesses, or subject matter experts in relevant industry sectors, act as mentors for start-up women-owned and minority-owned businesses. In establishing the program, the Department may include …