Are you excited about the opportunity to meet with state agencies and utility companies?
We can’t wait to make the introductions to help you succeed!
Join us for an exciting In-Person Supplier Engagement Event hosted by the Department of General Services (DGS), SoCalGas, and SoCal Edison! This event aims to provide technical assistance in support of your application for Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Certification!
- Meet with state and utility buyers
- Build relationships with agency partners
- Engage directly with prime contractors and network with fellow businesses in a vibrant and inviting atmosphere!
DGS wants to connect you with suppliers across many industries, including those highlighted below:
IT – Health – Construction – Logistics – Transportation – Consulting Services & more.
Industries in Attendance:
- Caltrans
- CalFire
- UCLA
- California Military Department
- Edison
Be sure to pack your laptop, financial documents, business cards, and capability statements for the event, and join us for continental breakfast and lunch!
WHAT TO EXPECT
A day of learning, connectivity, and business certification.
Our first session will be a one-hour webinar on Zoom, focusing on the importance of the certification process and how to conduct business with the State of California.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Latina, Women of Color, and Small business owners who:
For those interested in doing business with the state of California and utility companies, there are opportunities to workshop the certification process with an advocate.
The second session will be an in-person workshop at the Delta Hotel, where you’ll complete your certification application on your laptop with an advocate, followed by a meeting with state and utility company buyers.
NETWORKING: Engage with potential state/utility buyers and other business owners.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Hands-on certification workshop, community support, and valuable mentorship.
Key Agenda Highlights (In-Person Session)
DGS Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Delta Hotel by Marriott
2200 E Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91761
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration
- 9:00 AM to 9:20 AM: Procurement panel discussion
speakers, DGS, and So Cal Edison - 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM: Certification workshop
- 12 pm to 1 pm lunch
- 1:15 pm to 4 pm: -BIZMATCH
The participants will need to bring/have available electronically (on a USB drive or on their laptop) copies of the following for the event to be certified. Review requirements.