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SUMMARY:SmartSourcing: Get Certified and Business Connections
DESCRIPTION:Are you excited about the opportunity to meet with state agencies and utility companies? \nWe can’t wait to make the introductions to help you succeed!    \nJoin 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! \n\nMeet with state and utility buyers\nBuild relationships with agency partners\nEngage directly with prime contractors and network with fellow businesses in a vibrant and inviting atmosphere!\n\nDGS wants to connect you with suppliers across many industries\, including those highlighted below: \nIT – Health – Construction – Logistics – Transportation – Consulting Services & more. \nIndustries in Attendance: \n\nCaltrans\nCalFire\nUCLA\nCalifornia Military Department\nEdison\n\nBe sure to pack your laptop\, financial documents\, business cards\, and capability statements for the event\, and join us for continental breakfast and lunch! \nREGISTER TODAY \n  \nWHAT TO EXPECT \nA day of learning\, connectivity\, and business certification. \nOur 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. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nSmall business owners who: \nFor those interested in doing business with the state of California and utility companies\, there are opportunities to workshop the certification process with an advocate. \nThe 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. \nNETWORKING: Engage with potential state/utility buyers and other business owners.  \nWHAT TO EXPECT: Hands-on certification workshop\, community support\, and valuable mentorship.  \nKey Agenda Highlights (In-Person Session) \nDGS Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026\nDelta Hotel by Marriott\n2200 E Holt Blvd\, Ontario\, CA 91761 \n\n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration\n9:00 AM to 9:20 AM: Procurement panel discussion\nspeakers\, DGS\, and So Cal Edison\n9:30 AM to 11:45 AM: Certification workshop\n12 pm to 1 pm lunch\n1:15 pm to 4 pm: -BIZMATCH\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://nlbwa-ie.org/event/smartsourcing-get-certified-and-business-connections/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel by Marriott\, 2200 E Holt Blvd\, Ontario\, CA\, 91761
CATEGORIES:Business Connect
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