Federal and State Small Business Certifications
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!
Federal & State Small Business Certifications
This session will provide an in-depth discussion of the specific eligibility criteria required to qualify for small business certifications as well as the registration process for the following: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) – federal Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) – federal Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – state Woman Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) (EDWOSB) – federal 8(a) Small Business – federal HUBZone small business – federal Small Business (SB)
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
Northern California Veterans Business Outreach Center
NorCal VBOC’s mission is to support veterans, transitioning service members – and their spouses with end-to-end support for long-term business success.
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
This Event is Co-Hosted by
Northern California Veterans Business Outreach Center
NorCal VBOC’s mission is to support veterans, transitioning service members – and their spouses with end-to-end support for long-term business success.
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.
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.
Shasta-Cascade SBDC
Shasta-Cascade SBDC’s mission is to empower now and next-generation entrepreneurs with a prepared, growth mindset – through transformative insights, resources, and guidance.
With unparalleled access to no-cost expertise from entrepreneurs who have seen it all, Shasta-Cascade SBDC provides small businesses with the solutions they seek and the confidence they need to realize their dreams. Shasta-Cascade SBDC is proud to be a part of the greater NorCal SBDC network and work together to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses with the tools and insights to start, grow, and pivot their businesses.
U.S. Small Business Administration – Sacramento District (SBA)
The United States Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The Sacramento District provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.