Get certified and connect with the State of California buyers
We will be hosting a Lunch & Learn webinar on June 16 to provide businesses with opportunities to gain knowledge and the resources needed to complete the state certification process.
Along with our webinar, we will hold an in-person workshop on June 23 for same-day certification, where you will be introduced to state utility buyers.
Reminder: Please bring your laptop, uploaded financial documents, copies of your capability statements, and business cards.
What to expect:
Two-day Workshop commitment:
Come prepared to learn and network
- The first session will be hosted via Zoom and will provide an overview of the certification process and the required financial documents.
- The second session will be at the Delta Hotel, where you will be able to workshop your certification application on your laptop with an advocate.
Networking: Participate in the buyer circulation seminar, where you will distribute and present your capability statement to acquire a buyer for your business. Then, network and receive work-life balance mentorship from successful Latina business owners.
Who should attend:
- Small business owners that:
- Need certification and want to workshop the process with an advocate
- Want a supportive community of small business owners.
What will you walk away with:
- State certification
- Advice from successful business owners
- Potentially with a buyer
- A community of supportive small business owners from the Inland Empire
- Network of experienced business owners in the NLBWA-IE Program
Required materials:
- Laptop
- Uploaded financial documents
- Copies of your capability statements
- Business cards