CANCELED – Getting Started with Local Government Contracting

Aug 13 10:00 am — 11:00 am

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties with our webinar platform, we need to cancel this webinar as scheduled. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the issue.

We appreciate your interest in our training programs and hope you’ll join us for a future webinar. 

Looking to grow your business through government contracting but not sure where to start?


While many businesses focus on federal opportunities, cities, counties, school districts, transportation agencies, and other local public agencies purchase a wide range of goods and services every year. This webinar is designed to help small businesses understand how local contracting works and build a strong foundation for pursuing opportunities in their own communities.

Join us for an introduction to local government contracting and learn practical steps to prepare your business for success. You’ll gain a better understanding of vendor registrations, certifications, and effective marketing strategies that can help you connect with government buyers. Whether you’re new to government contracting or looking to expand your existing strategy, this webinar will provide actionable guidance to help you confidently pursue local contracting opportunities.

Whether you’re just beginning your government contracting journey or looking to expand into the local marketplace, this FREE webinar will provide practical guidance and actionable next steps to help you move forward with confidence.

Webinar topics include:

  • What is local contracting?
  • How to promote your business to local government agencies
  • Registering as a vendor
  • The importance of registrations and obtaining the right certifications
  • Marketing your businessUsing local resources

Meet your speaker


Liz Brazil,

Procurement Specialist,

Norcal APEX Accelerator

Headshot of Liz Brazil

Liz has extensive experience with small and disadvantaged business enterprise programs working over 35 years for various Bay Area transportation agencies such as Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). She is familiar with local, State, and Federal procurement processes. Her passion is helping small businesses be successful and win government contracts. She holds a BS in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from San Francisco State University.


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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

www.apexnorcal.org

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.