Valley Sierra SBDC

The Valley Sierra SBDC team will be out of office next week, July 8th, 9th, and 10th at our annual strategic retreat!

We are excited to see our entire Central CA Network and have productive conversations about next year’s strategy on how to best serve our local business owners!

Stay tuned for an awesome recap of the retreat!

Thank you to Chicken Ranch Casino Resort for being our Event Sponsor! @playchickenranch

Join us at the Procurement expo and attend our in-person workshops all designed around government contracting!

Cracking the Government Contracting Code:
May 21st, 10:00AM
This workshop is perfect for those who are looking to get into or expand their reach to bigger opportunities in contracting! In this workshop, gain a clear understanding of how small businesses fit into the procurement space, learn best practices for interacting with procurement buyers and better understand the scope and accessibility of government contract opportunities.

Contracting with the State of California:
May 21st, 10:00AM
This is a highly advanced workshop and is designed for those who are already completing large government contracts. In this workshop learn how the state buys and their acquisition methods, common mistakes and tips for success, and understand the state’s solicitation formats and procurement agreements.

Government Buyer Q&A
May 21st, 12:00PM
Do you have questions about contracting? Join us at our panel! Speak directly to representatives from The California Department of General Services, the US Small Business Administration, and PG&E!

Register for the expo and choose your workshops!

We are excited to announce that we have released 2 more videos in our Contract Ready Webinar Series!

Learn how to Market to Government Agencies- This video gives you an overview of what buyers are looking for, and gives you tools and templates to interact with buyers and create an open dialogue.

Certifications- Have you ever wondered what certifications your business was eligible for, or if they would even benefit you? this video dives into eligibility requirements and takes you through the most important certifications you can get.

Check out these videos and the rest of the series!

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Find us under @valleysierrasbdc on all platforms!