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Certifications-helping with Sourcing Diversity SDSL Small Biz Week

Small Business Week continues with the final of a series of four lunch and learn Source Diverse Source Local initiative events! (did you miss any? be sure to check the "webinars" tab of this website to catch them on-demand)

How do certifications help you? And what opportunities are out there for government contracting? We'll have representatives from state agencies to fill you in! 

Scheduled guest speakers include Chloe Doyle  from Caltrans District 6 and Michele Satamoto from California State Parks. 

Needing Cash for Big Contracts-SDSL Small Biz Week

Small Business Week continues with lunch and learn Source Diverse Source Local initiative events! 

Once you've entered into an extended length contract or a long term government contract, you may be saying, "I need cash for these big contracts!" as you may find that the cash flow time frame is longer than what you're used to having.  The time from ordering materials and/or doing the work and receiving the payment can be weeks or months, so having a cash flow plan is crucial. 

Understanding Contracting Requirements-SDSL Small Biz Week

Small Business Week continues with the second in a series of four lunch and learn Source Diverse Source Local initiative events! 

If you are confused about the red tape involved with large corporate or government contracts, this webinar will help clarify things for you   

Scheduled guests include Monterey County Deputy DA John Hubanks and Insurance professional Belen Sanchez. 

This Central CA SBDC Network regional webinar is hosted by Cal Coastal SBDC Program Manager, Sharon Mikesell and coordinated by Valley Community SBDC. 

Getting the Word Out-SDSL Small Biz Week

Small Business Week kicks off with the first in a series of four lunch and learn Source Diverse Source Local initiative events! 

Getting the Word Out-expand your business into larger corporate or government contracts!  Get certified as a California Small Business and get listed on Cal e-Procure.  Learn about Capabilities Statements-why you need one and how to prepare one!  

Scheduled guest speakers include Joann Patty from the Department of General Services and Victor Valdez from Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator 

WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: How artificial intelligence and ChatGPT could help small businesses

The use of chatbot technology to brainstorm, build structure around business plans, and help businesses grow are among topics of this week’s free webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield.  
 
Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at weather-related disaster assistance for businesses, economic fallout with a banking crisis, capital resources, and grants. 
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.