Get Certified. Get Business.

Ready to position your business to work with the State of California?

This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help LGBTQ-owned businesses understand how to access real contracting opportunities through State certification.

If you’ve heard about “getting certified” but aren’t sure what it means or where to start, this session will break it down in a way that’s clear, practical, and actionable.

You’ll hear directly from the California Department of General Services (DGS)—the department that manages purchasing and contracting for the State of California.

They’ll walk you through the SB/DVBE certification process, which is how the State identifies and works with small and diverse businesses.

If you already have your LGBTBE certification, this workshop is your next step.

While LGBTBE certification connects you to corporate opportunities, the State uses SB/DVBE certification to award contracts. Getting certified with the State helps position your business for public sector opportunities.

• What SB/DVBE certification is (and how it helps you get State contracts)
• How the State of California finds and works with certified businesses
• Step-by-step guidance on completing your application
• Common mistakes that can delay or prevent approval

• LGBTQ-owned businesses ready to grow
• Business owners new to certification
• LGBTBE-certified businesses looking to expand into government contracting
• Entrepreneurs interested in doing business with the State of California

The State of California spends billions each year on goods and services and is actively looking to work with certified small and diverse businesses.

Certification helps put your business in position to compete.

📅 Date: April 4
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Virtual (link will be provided after registration)

This is your opportunity to move from interest to action.

Register now and take the first step toward doing business with the State of California.

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Host or Publisher California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce