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SUMMARY:2025 Meet the Primes
DESCRIPTION:Calling all vendors! \nJoin us for an engaging networking event designed to connect prime contractors with diverse and local businesses in the water industry. Hosted by the California Water Association (CWA) and member utilities\, this event is your opportunity to build meaningful relationships\, explore subcontracting opportunities\, and contribute to a stronger\, more inclusive supply chain. Please see the attached flyer (2025 Meet the Primes) for additional information! \nRegister Here! \n  \nThis event will be held at the Water Replenishment District\, Albert Robles Center in Pico Rivera\, CA (4320 San Gabriel River Parkway\, Pico Rivera\, CA 90660) from 8:00am – 11:30am. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/2025-meet-the-primes/
LOCATION:Water Replenishment District\, Albert Robles Center\, 4320 San Gabriel River Parkway\, Pico Rivera\, CA\, 90660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Business Forward: Carson\, Connecting Small Businesses to Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Attention all vendors! \nJoin Verizon after the CPUC’s Small & Diverse Business Expo for an event designed to help your small business win contracts and grow! \nVendors will have an overview of Verizon’s Small Business Supplier Accelerator\, a $5 billion commitment offering specialized training\, faster payment terms\, and modified requirements to make it easier for small businesses to work with Verizon and other corporations\, as well as hear information and advice from a variety of key figures. \nPlease see the attached flyers (Verizon Skill Forward Event – Carson\, CA Oct 7) for additional information! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/small-business-forward-carson-connecting-small-businesses-to-opportunity/
LOCATION:Carson Event Center\, 801 E Carson St\, Carson\, CA\, 90745\, United States
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SUMMARY:California Public Utilities Commission Small & Diverse Business Expo & 23rd Annual GO 156 Supplier Diversity En Banc
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two free upcoming important events! Separate registration is required for each event.  \nPlease see the attachment below to view the full flyer! \nSmall & Diverse Business Expo\nOctober 7\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.\n  \nThe expo will provide small and diverse businesses with opportunities to\nconnect with representatives from utility companies\, public agencies\,\ncommunity choice aggregators\, prime contractors\, resource centers\nand other businesses. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE EXPO\n  \n_____________________________________________ \n  \n23rd Annual GO 156 Supplier Diversity En Banc\nOctober 8\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\n  \nLeaders of California’s investor-owned utilities will discuss their\nsupplier diversity programs and contracting opportunities. Also hear\nfrom local governments\, ethnic chambers of commerce\, community-based organizations\, and community choice aggregators. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE EN BANC\n  \nFor more information\, click here! \n  \n2025- Expo and En Banc Registration Flyer
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/california-public-utilities-commission-small-diverse-business-expo-23rd-annual-go-156-supplier-diversity-en-banc/
LOCATION:Carson Event Center\, 801 E Carson St\, Carson\, CA\, 90745\, United States
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SUMMARY:Southern California Gas Company\, Technical Assistance Program (TAP)
DESCRIPTION:Doing Business with SoCalGas & Getting Certified by The Supplier Clearinghouse\nHey vendors! Join this No-Cost Technical Assistance Program (TAP) for virtual presentations on these topics Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM PST. \nA Microsoft Teams meeting invitation will be sent upon registration. For questions or more information\, please contact Victoria Leonido at vleonido@socalgas.com. \n  \nRegister HERE! Please see the attached flyer below for additional details. \nSoCalGas Technical Assistance Program_Doing Business with SoCalGas & Getting Certified by the Supplier Clearinghouse
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/southern-california-gas-company-technical-assistance-program-tap/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online\, CA
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SUMMARY:PROCON 2025
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to this year’s PROCON-Orange County’s premiere Procurement Conference for small businesses — a high-impact event designed to help small businesses and professionals connect with real opportunities and decision-makers. \n🎯 What You’ll Experience: \n\n🛒 50+ Buyers — Meet with key buyers and procurement reps from government agencies and private corporations. \n👥 Virtual Matchmaking — Schedule one-on-one sessions interactively with our virtual matchmaking platform. \n🌐 Networking Opportunities — Connect with buyers\, key decision makers\, procurement experts\, small businesses\, certified suppliers\, and more. \n🌟 Special Guest Speakers — Hear from our resource partners and sponsors with the latest updates about new programs and resources. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n📅 Date: September 18\, 2025\n🕘 Time: 9am to 3pm \n📍 Location: Delhi Center-505 E. Central Ave\, Santa Ana\, CA 92707 \n💵 Cost: General Admission FREE. **Must sign up as a free business member** CLICK here if you are not yet a member. \n\nEvent Registration link and Video:\nhttps://app.thetagnetwork.com/tag/sbdn \n \nPROCON 2025 Flyer
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/procon-2025/
LOCATION:Delhi Center\, 505 E Central Ave\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Verizon Small Business Forward: Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Join Verizon for their Los Angeles Small Business event! This event is designed to educate small businesses on how to successfully seek and secure contracts\, as well as provide information about Verizon’s Small Business Supplier Accelerator and Small Business Digital Ready programs. See more on the flyer below! \n  \n \n  \nPlease click the event flyer above\, or see the separate flyer below to RSVP! \nVerizon Small Business Forward Los Angeles_v2
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/small-business-forward-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Verizon Innovation Lab (LA)\, 13031 W Jefferson Blvd\, Building 500\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90094\, United States
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SUMMARY:Verizon Small Business Forward: San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:Join Verizon for their San Francisco Small Business event! This event is designed to educate small businesses on how to successfully seek and secure contracts\, as well as provide information about Verizon’s Small Business Supplier Accelerator and Small Business Digital Ready programs. See more on the flyer below! \n \n  \nPlease click the event flyer above\, or see the separate flyer below to RSVP! \nVerizon Small Business Forward San Francisco
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/verizon-small-business-forward-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Verizon Innovation Lab (SF)\, 360 Spear Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T103000
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SUMMARY:2025 Certify & Amplify Webinar - Grow Your Small/Diverse Business
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n\n\nRegister for this free webinar to learn how to grow your business through California’s multimillion-dollar contracting clearinghouse.\n\n\n  \nMCE is co-hosting our 7th Annual Certify & Amplify webinar with Silicon Valley Clean Energy on Friday\, July 18th at 10:30 am PST. This is a free\, virtual event that aims to help businesses across California learn how to get certified in the state’s Supplier Clearinghouse as a women-owned\, minority-owned\, person with a disability-owned\, veteran-owned\, LGBTQ-owned\, or small business and amplify opportunities across the state. \n\n\nRegister today and join us to learn if your business qualifies to certify in California’s Contracting Clearinghouse and how to leverage certification to grow your business! \n  \nCertification is free\, easy\, and can help build your portfolio of work. \n  \n\n\nPlease reach out to us with any questions: \n\n\nMCE: Rori Kirkpatrick (rkirkpatrick@mcecleanenergy.org)\n\n\nSilicon Valley Clean Energy: Emily Muniz (emily.muniz@svcleanenergy.org)
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/2025-certify-amplify-webinar-grow-your-small-diverse-business/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online\, CA
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SUMMARY:5th Annual BELL Business & Government Contracting Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nDon’t miss the 5th Annual BELL Business & Government Contracting Summit on June 27th and 28th! Join us at UC San Diego Park & Market in downtown San Diego to learn from industry experts\, network with peers\, and gain valuable insights into the government contracting process. Secure your spot today and take a significant step towards growing your business \nAbout the event \nBELL will be hosting their 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit on Friday June 27 and Saturday June 28 to support startup entrepreneurs and established small business owners in navigating the government contracting process. Successful contractors and government agency representatives will share insight and information on how to start winning bids.  Distinguished attendees are invited to gather at the prestigious UC San Diego Park & Market located in downtown San Diego\, where they will acquire vital insights on building a competitive business within the realm of government contracting. \nWhether in the nascent stages of entrepreneurship or already established as a small business owner\, this event caters to all individuals at no cost. Remember\, success is the harmonious convergence of preparation and opportunity! \n🔗Please RSVP here: https://www.bellgroupsd.com/event-details/5th-annual-bell-business-government-contracting-summit [bellgroupsd.com] \n 
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/5th-annual-bell-business-government-contracting-summit/
LOCATION:UC San Diego Park & Market\, 1100 Market St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T090000
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SUMMARY:RECON LIVE RESOURCE CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:SBDN2025-RECON flyer_SCH 5.14 \n  \nJoin Us for SBDN‘s RECON event! Orange County’s premiere Small Business Resource Conference designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners like you. This dynamic event is your gateway to valuable resources and connections that can propel your business forward to the next level of success! \nEvent Highlights: \n\n\n\nAccess to Capital Panel: Explore funding opportunities and gain insights into securing the financial support your business needs.\nSmall Business Certification Panel: Learn how certification can open doors to government contracts and large-scale business partnerships.\nAccess to Opportunities: Learn about some upcoming projects and opportunities for procurement in the public and private sectors.\nExhibitor Session: Connect with industry-leading exhibitors showcasing resources and services tailored for small businesses.\nBusiness Networking: Build lasting relationships with fellow business owners\, entrepreneurs\, potential partners\, and industry experts.\nComplimentary Headshots: Enhance your business look and profile with a complimentary headshot from our friends at EVENTography!\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/recon-live-resource-conference/
LOCATION:The COVE at UCI\, 5270 California Ave # 100\, Irvine\, 92617\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Do Business with Edison S.T.A.R. Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our event on How to Do business with SCE & Register in Ariba\, CPUC Certification! \nJoin us on Tue Apr. 22 2025 at 09:00 AM PDT to learn all about doing business with SCE and getting registered in Ariba. We will also cover the CPUC Certification process. \nThis course is designed for companies that want to learn how to do business with Southern California Edison (SCE) and understand the procurement process by utilizing the software Ariba. Additionally\, the course offers guidance on obtaining certification from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)\, a critical step for businesses looking to leverage opportunities within California’s utility sector. \nMark your calendars and get ready to take your business to the next level!
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/how-to-do-business-with-edison-s-t-a-r-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online\, CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250402T133000
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CREATED:20250327T173549Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business\, Network with Utilities: Certification and Contracting Summit with I-REN and Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Updated Inland Empire Supplier Diversity Event Flyer
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/elevate-your-business-network-with-utilities-certification-and-contracting-summit-with-i-ren-and-chino-valley-chamber-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Jessie Turner Community Center\, 15556 Summit Avenue\, Fontana\, CA\, 92336\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T140000
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SUMMARY:2025 California Supplier Diversity Symposium - Innovate\, Empower\, Thrive: Charting the Future for California’s Small and Diverse Businesses
DESCRIPTION:CASD_Symposium_2025
URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/2025-california-supplier-diversity-symposium-innovate-empower-thrive-charting-the-future-for-californias-small-and-diverse-businesses/
LOCATION:May Lee State Office Complex\, 651 Bannon Street\, Sacramento\, 95811\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 S.T.A.R. Workshop - How to Do Business with Southern California Edison 
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URL:https://thesupplierclearinghouse.com/event/2025-s-t-a-r-workshop-how-to-do-business-with-southern-california-edison/
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