University of Virginia's Small Business Expo
A great opportunity for University of Virginia purchasers to connect with small businesses on Grounds!
Please join us on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in the University’s Newcomb Hall Ballroom to connect with over70 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.
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Central Grounds Garage
400 Emmet Street South
Charlottesville, VA 22903
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Exhibitor Setup
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 supplierdiversity@virginia.edu in advance of the event.
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Exhibitor Lunch
Fuel up before the Expo! This will be an open lunch with flexible timing so that you can set up before or after.
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Small Business Expo
Discover new UVA departmental customers (and put a name to a face with those you already know!) at the Third Annual Small Business Expo.