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November 2023: I’m DVBE Certified, Now What?
As a small business, you are not too small to land a contract. And if you’re a disabled veteran, the State of California has incentives for doing business with you. If you’re certified SB or DVBE then it’s time to pursue contract opportunities with California state government. Join us to learn how to find out which agencies buy what you sell, how to connect with SB/DVBE advocates, and how to elevate your business’s chances of winning a contract.

Northern California Veterans Business Outreach Center (NorCal VBOC)
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.

CA DGS Office of Small Business & DVBE Services (CA DGS OSDS)
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.
If you have more questions, please contact us at info@apexnorcal.org or (707) 267 – 7561