How to Do Business with the State of CA

Feb 20 9:00 am — 1:00 pm

Tap into the 4th largest economy in the world with California State contracting!


California state agencies purchase a vast range of goods and services – everything from construction and fencing to marketing and pest control. If you’re a small business, there’s a good chance the state is already buying what you offer and they’re always looking for more certified suppliers to support local economies.

Don’t miss out on this webinar for businesses new to state contracting or those who want a refresher. We’ll dive into the details of contracting with the Golden State, covering valuable information on how to get certified as a small business (SB) or disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) and how to begin selling your products and services to the State of California.

Network with State Agencies:

  • TBA

Workshop topics include:

  • Small Business (SB) certification
  • Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification
  • Cal eProcure
  • Finding bid opportunities
  • Researching past purchases
  • SB/DVBE advocates
  • Commercially Useful Function (CUF)

Meet your speaker


CA DGS Office of Small Business & DVBE Services (CA DGS OSDS)

www.dgs.ca.gov

The CA Department of General Services Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (CA DGS OSDS) commits to helping small, diverse and disabled veteran businesses thrive. OSDS assists businesses with certification and access to procurement opportunities through outreach, education and advocacy. OSDS also works to ensure the state as a whole and each department and agency meets the goal of spending 25% of contract dollars with California certified small businesses and 3% with disabled veteran business enterprises.


Register for this IN-PERSON Workshop Here >>

Registration Cost: FREE

*Seats may be limited

Location: IN PERSON – StartUp Humboldt

876 7th St. Arcata, CA. 95521



Event Contact: Norcal APEX Accelerator

P: (707) 267-7561

E: info@apexnorcal.org

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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.