2024 Small and Diverse Business Expo

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Venue Location

Riverside Convention Center

3637 Fifth Street
Riverside, California

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Organizer

Organizer: California Public Utilities Commission

Contact Person: Asia Powell

Email: asiapowell@cpuc.ca.gov

Event Details

You are cordially invited to join the California Public Utilities Commission for the following event on Wednesday, October 9, 2024:

October 9, 2024

Small and Diverse Business Expo

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Riverside Convention Center

Join us at the Small and Diverse Business Expo from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to meet with the CA Utility procurement and supplier diversity representatives and learn about business opportunities and upcoming contracts.

This expo will provide small and diverse businesses opportunities to connect with representatives from utility companies, public agencies, community choice aggregators, prime contractors, resource centers and other businesses.

The event is designed with the intent to facilitate networking, education, and exchange of information. Representatives from firms such as Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas and Electric, SoCal Gas, Southern California Edison, Cox, Comcast, AT&T, California Water Association, Verizon, Charter, Frontier, T-Mobile, Clean Power Alliance, San Diego Community Power, and more will be in attendance.

This event is free to public!

We look forward to your participation!

California Public Utilities Commission

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Check - In/ Registration
Check - In/ Registration
Please check in at the Registration Table and explore the exhibit booths in the Ben H. Lewis Building. Exhibitors are located in the concourse and Hall B. Take the opportunity to connect with utilities, government agencies, CBOs, and prime suppliers. Exhibitors will be available from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Procurement Insights for Savvy Vendors
Procurement Insights for Savvy Vendors
Located in: Ben H. Lewis Hall: Exhibit Hall B

Stephanie Green, Supplier Diversity Manager, CPUC
Craig Gott, President, Suburban Water Systems
Karmin Bailey, Supplier Diversity Manager, Southwest Gas
Tammy Tran, Supplier Diversity Principal Manager, Southern California Edison
Timothy McLaughlin, Director - Supplier Diversity, San Jose Water
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Funding Your Contracts
Funding Your Contracts
Located in: Ben H. Lewis Hall: Exhibit Hall B

Moderator: Karla Gonzalez, Assistant Director, Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
Panelists:
Clarisa Garcia, Business Development Specialist, Lendistry
Marjhey Johnson, Business Development Specialist, Riviera Finance
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Doing Business with the State of California
Doing Business with the State of California
Located in: Ben H. Lewis Hall: Exhibit Hall B

Presenter: Josh Kress, Business Outreach Liaison, Department of General Services (DGS)
12:55 PM - 1:00 PM
Meeting Adjourn
Meeting Adjourn

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2024 Small and Diverse Business Expo (9:00 am to 1:00 pm) (Sold Out)

On October 9, 2024, come join this free event to meet with CA utility procurement and supplier diversity representatives and learn about business opportunities and upcoming contracts.
This event is free to the public.

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