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

25% with small businesses

3% with Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise

ChicoSTART is partnering with the Department of General Services to bring a valuable workshop for small businesses Friday, April 17 to the Roseville Venture Lab in Downtown Roseville.

Join us for part 2! On March 16th, DGS presented an overview of "Doing Business with the State." Now it is time to market your business to the state! Learn how to find contract opportunities with state departments and agencies. This is for certified Small Businesses (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE).

Topics Covered:

• Find bid opportunities
• Improve your Cal eProcure profile
• Market research through past purchases
• SB/DVBE Advocates
• Reciprocity
• Commercially Useful Function
• Resources

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. "I'm Certified, Now What?" presented by Office of Small Business & DVBE Services, Procurement Division

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

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.

About DGS: The Department of General Services provides effective leadership to deliver innovative procurement solutions enabling our customers to serve the people of California.