San Joaquin Valley Regional Conference & Business Development Expo

Holiday Inn Select
Bakersfield, CA
January 10-11, 2008

Topics Discussed:

DBE / SBE / DVBE / MBE / WBE
Certification Process & Requirements

 

Upcoming San Joaquin Valley Contract Opportunities

 

Licenses & Other Business Management Requirements

 

Business Loan Guarantee Financing, Bonding & Other Resources

 

Safety Planning/Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery

 

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Who should attend?

1. Public agencies with projects that will be ready-to-go now and within the next five years

The San Joaquin Valley Regional Conference (SJVRC) Marketplace gives you an opportunity to showcase upcoming projects and provide information on how to do business with your agency.

 

2. Prime contractors planning to bid on San Joaquin Valley projects

Network with San Joaquin Valley businesses and expand your subcontractor database including SBE / DBE / DVBE / MBE / WBE / SEC 3-certified firms. * You may bring your project information that is ready to bid for subcontractors review.

 

3. Small Business Owners & Persons wanting to start a business

Find out how to do business with local, state & federal agencies. Learn the process for getting a share of the "Billion of Dollars" to be  awarded by public agencies contracting with private sector businesses & contractors.  Are You Ready, Able & Qualified to receive a contract?  Come & be informed. Low cost to attend this event. 

 

 4.  Valley businesses interested in bidding on future public works projects

Learn about upcoming public works projects, meet the people who can help expand your business prospects, and discover what YOU need to do to be successful in your bid for public works projects. If this is your category, be sure to attend the following sessions:

Certification Forum

January 10, 2008
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Bring your questions about certification to this interactive forum. You'll get the answers you need. We'll also walk you through the online small business certification process.

State Contract & Certification Panel 

January 11, 2008
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Our panel of experts discuss DBE / SBE / DVBE / MBE / WBE certification requirements, processes, and benefits.

* We have a limited number of time slots for businesses to obtain small business certifications during the event. Please request an appointment when you register. Appointments will be made in the order they are received.

Fee Schedule: Two-day Pass Pre-event registration: $75 At the door: $125

 

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Registration:

Register online

Register by phone: 661-324-7535 

or 

661-747-1465

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Event Sponsors

KMCA

Kern Minority Contractors Association
and our many friends,
Public & Private Partners