Doing Business with the State Workshop

When
March 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Doing Business with the State Workshop at Roseville Venture Lab
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Event Details

GET YOUR BUSINESS STATE CERTIFIED!

ChicoSTART is partnering with the Department of General Services to bring a valuable workshop for small businesses Monday, March 16 to the Roseville Venture Lab in Downtown Roseville.

Come join us for "Doing Business with the State" to gain insider tips, tools, and resources to compete for state contracts and get certified to sell products to the state.

Did you know the State of California has a statewide participation goal?

25% with small businesses

3% with Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise

Event Details:

Location: Roseville Venture Lab: 316 Vernon St., Suite 110, Downtown Roseville

*Free Parking

11:45 p.m. Attendee Check In and Lunch

12: 00 p.m. "Doing Business with the State" presented by Office of Small Business & DVBE Services, Procurement Division

This workshop includes:

  • An overview of the certification process
  • How to navigate procurement systems
  • How to identify contracting opportunities

Supported by Partners: ChicoSTART, Tri Counties Bank, Roseville Venture Lab, and Department of General Services

*We will host Part 2 in April!

About ChicoSTART: ChicoSTART's mission is to empower - entrepreneurs, startups and businesses with resources, training and community support needed to start, grow and thrive throughout Northern California. Through the CA Office of the Small Business Advocate, ChicoSTART is 1 of 13 CA Inclusive Innovation Hubs representing 17 counties in the North State. www.chicostart.com

About Roseville Venture Lab: The Roseville Venture Lab is open to the public and dedicated to strengthening local startup businesses, spurring job growth, and fostering a community of entrepreneurs through programs, events, partnerships, workforce development, and coworking space.

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