How to do Business with the State of California

Event Details

Learn how to do business with the State of California Department of General Services (DGS). This webinar will cover the basics of state procurement, the requirements, the benefits of the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification, and the Small Business certification whose benefits can stack upon the DVBE’s.

What you will learn:

SB and DVBE certifications
Cal eProcure Registration
Find Bid Solicitations
Contract Research
SB/DVBE Advocates
Commercially Useful Function (CUF)
Resources

Facilitated by: Procurement Division-Business Outreach, Department of General Services (DGS)

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Date/Time

May 7, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am

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