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How to Stand Out – Certification Overview

Dec 10 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
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Are you interested in doing business with government entities and looking for ways to gain a competitive edge? 

Then this is the webinar for you.  Each year the federal and state governments spend billions of dollars with small businesses, especially with small businesses holding specific certifications.

In this training we will cover federal and state government contracting small business goals and  the various registrations and certifications available for small businesses.  We will cover eligibility requirements, the application process, and why getting registered/certified is important.

Webinar Topics Include:

  • Federal Certifications:
    • Small Business
    • Small Disadvantaged Business/8(a)
    • HUBZone
    • Woman Owned Small Business
    • Veteran Owned Small Business
  • State of California Certifications:
    • Small Business
    • Small Business for Public Works
    • Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise
  • California Public Utilities Commission
  • Local Entities
  • Third Party Certifications

Meet Your Speaker

Dr. Indria Gillespie,

Procurement Specialist

Norcal APEX Accelerator

Headshot of Indria Gillespie

Dr. Indria Gillespie is the president of Gillespie Consulting Services (GCS), which is a certified State Small Business that specializes in government contracting, as well as providing classes and consulting aimed at helping small businesses to broaden their markets through government contracting. GCS also conducts program assessments, professional development trainings, as well as conduct program assessments.

Dr. Gillespie has over 20 years of government contracting experience. She was the director of two US SBA programs: the Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) for nearly two years and a Small Business Development Center for over 5 years. Also, she managed a state program as a Deputy Sector Navigator. One of her duties was to provide practical business training to California community college business professors throughout 10 counties.

Register for this Webinar Here >>

Registration Cost: FREE

Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

Event Contact: Norcal APEX Accelerator

P: (707) 267-7561

E: info@apexnorcal.org

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.

This No-Cost Training Event is Hosted by

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.