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How to Do Business with the State of California

Oct 14 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
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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.

Webinar 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)

This event is part one of a three-part CA contracting training series!

Register for the full series today!

Meet your speaker

Allisa Carr

Business Outreach Liaison,

CA DGS OSDS

Headshot of Allisa Carr, Business Outreach Liaison for CA DGS OSDS

Allisa is a Business Outreach Liaison with the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services, part of the California Department of General Services. In this role, she provides guidance on Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certifications, as well as helping California businesses navigate the state procurement process.

Before her time with the State, Allisa worked in the financial industry at several top banking institutions, including MBNA America, Wells Fargo Bank and US Bank as an Assistant Vice President in Sports Marketing. Allisa’s responsibilities were to set up table locations at the sporting events and secure new credit card applications. Allisa earned her BS in Business and a minor in Marketing from Delaware State University.

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.

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Registration Cost: FREE

Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)

Event Contact: Norcal APEX Accelerator

P: (707) 267-7561

E: info@apexnorcal.org

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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.