Nov. 2025: Contracting with California State Government

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California spends billions annually and your small business can compete!

Many small businesses overlook the opportunity to sell to the State of California simply because the process feels overwhelming. This workshop is designed to demystify state procurement and help your business confidently take the first steps toward becoming a vendor.

Whether you’re a certified small business or just starting your government contracting journey, this training will show you how California buys goods & services and how to position yourself to successfully sell to California.

This session will break down the state’s procurement rules, certification benefits, and bidding formats. Register today to learn where your business fits into the state’s purchasing ecosystem and how to compete more effectively for contracts.

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.