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Caltrans Prepare for the Fair Mini Series

Oct 17 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
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This year’s Caltrans North Region Procurement Fair will be held in person at the DGS Ziggurat on November 20th. Are you prepared?

Join us for the virtual prepare for the fair mini series!

Session 1 | October 16th, 2024 | 10 AM – 12 PM

Introduction to the Procurement Fair and How to Do Business with the State of California

Businesses will receive an overview of the Procurement Fair and what to expect with this year’s format. Businesses will learn tips on how to make the most of their time meeting with departmental buyers, advice on how best to present themselves and share info that purchasers really care about and set themselves apart from the competition. Following this will be a presentation from OSDS staff with information on how small businesses and businesses owned by disabled veterans can apply for certification to become preferred sellers in contracting with departments and agencies of the State of California.

Session 2 | October 17th, 2024 | 10 AM – 12 PM

North Region Buyer Panel Discussion, “Best Practices for Selling to the North Region” and Capabilities Statement Development

A panel discussion with seasoned Caltrans buyers from the North Region who will share best practices for selling to the North Region. Norcal APEX Accelerators will join us to provide business pitch and capabilities statement development services to the small businesses in preparation for the Meet the Buyer sessions of the Procurement Fair.

This No-Cost Training Event is Hosted by

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

www.dot.ca.gov

Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.

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Registration Cost: FREE

Location: Virtual (Webex)

Event Contact: Caltrans North Region

E: nr.small.business@dot.ca.gov

The information provided in this webinar/ workshop and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar/ workshop without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern California APEX Accelerator, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar/ workshop. By registering for this webinar/ workshop you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California APEX Accelerator or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar/ workshop and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.

Who We Are:

Norcal APEX Accelerator

Northern California APEX Accelerator is a government-funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.