Trusted Supply Chain Connector in Virginia

Join the nation’s premier online supply chain tool

**Disclaimer: As of January 1, 2025, CONNEX Virginia will no longer be a sponsored service through GENEDGE.

Jason El Koubi, President & CEO Virginia Economic Development Partnership

CONNEX™ Virginia is an online capabilities database and connection platform created for Virginia manufacturers for Supply Chain Solutions. Whether you’re a large OEM or small supplier, CONNEX Virginia will help you adapt to changing market demands, quickly find new qualified suppliers, find new contract opportunities that you’re perfectly qualified for and connect to state manufacturing resources.

Key features

Buyers can quickly find qualified suppliers based on equipment, certifications, SBA designations, capabilities and more
Suppliers can easily discover new business opportunities and receive notification of RFI/RFQ/RFP’s that they are perfectly qualified for
Visualize supply chain risks and alternate supplier suggestions
Verify suppliers and manufacturers via U.S. Gov blacklists
Showcase your company’s capabilities
Reach over 140,000 manufacturers locally and nationally

Virginia-focused Resources

Since GENEDGE is sponsoring this platform UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2025, all Virginia manufacturers receive free access to CONNEX Virginia. Connex gives manufacturers immediate access to information about potential suppliers and customers within Virginia, with results filtered to match your company’s specific needs.

Access to Connex National Marketplace

While CONNEX Virginia is free because of GENEDGE’s sponsorship, Connex National Marketplace is usually available for $500/yr, giving you access to manufacturers and suppliers throughout the U.S. Connex National Marketplace is seamlessly integrated into CONNEX™ Virginia, once you sign up.

Searching made easy

Identify “Made in Virginia” and “Made in USA” resources, as well as industry-specific capabilities, certifications, and small business designations. Manufacturers can post or browse information about specific sourcing needs or strengthen weak points in their current supply chain.

The platform allows you to search by:

Certifications & Qualifications
Equipment
Geographic Regions
Industry Sector
Materials
NAICS & SIC
Products & Services
Small Business Designations

Post your RFQs, RFIs, RFPs & more

In the Marketplace Exchange Center, businesses can connect and discover new market opportunities by posting and responding to RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs. The Marketplace Exchange Center also contains a surplus material area for repurposing and facilitating the reuse of valuable materials. The platform links manufacturers that have usable waste to other organizations or companies who can use it – thus decreasing waste and economic development in the industry.