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First Steps to Doing Business with the Federal Government

Sep 18 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
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Register for the Norcal Procurement Fair this October to get access to our Prepare for the Fair virtual trainings!

Ensure you put your best foot forward during the procurement fair by attending our virtual trainings!

Intro to Government Certifications: First Steps to Doing Business with the Federal Government

This course will provide attendees with the steps needed to complete their preliminary registrations needed to do Federal contracting. Course content will include setting up a “login.gov” account, requesting a Universal Entity Identifier (UEI Number), registering in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and requesting a Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE Code). Attendees will leave the course with good tips and tricks to ensure these registrations are seamless.

Join us for the Norcal Procurement Fair on October 16th!

Meet with purchasers and partners to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities for small businesses. This event provides a great networking opportunity for your small business!

Learn more about the in-person Norcal Procurement Fair >>

Meet your speaker

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Shasta-Cascade Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

www.sbdcsc.org

Shasta-Cascade SBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising, training, and resources to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. They connect entrepreneurs with expert advisors who assist with planning, financing, marketing, and more to help businesses achieve their goals.

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Registration Cost: FREE

By registering for the in person Norcal Procurement Fair on Oct. 16th you will get access to all four of the Prepare for the Fair trainings.

Location: Vitrual

Event Contact: Caltrans District 2

E: d2smallbusiness@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.

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This Event is Co-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.

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Shasta-Cascade Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

www.sbdcsc.org

Shasta-Cascade SBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising, training, and resources to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed. They connect entrepreneurs with expert advisors who assist with planning, financing, marketing, and more to help businesses achieve their goals.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

www.dot.ca.gov

Caltrans plans, builds, and maintains California’s transportation system while creating contracting opportunities for small businesses. Through its small business and DBE programs, Caltrans helps firms connect to public works projects and compete for transportation-related contracts across the state.

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U.S. Small Business Administration – Sacramento District (SBA)

www.sba.gov/district/sacramento

The SBA provides services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. They can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.

Northern California Veterans Business Outreach Center (NorCal VBOC)

www.norcalvboc.org

NorCal VBOC provides no-cost business advising, training, and resources to help veterans, service members, and military spouses start, grow, and expand successful businesses. Their services include business planning, access to capital support, and assistance with government contracting and procurement.