Echo Pacific Construction, Inc. (EPC) and the Anaheim City School District are holding an event on January 12, 2012 for sub-contractors interested in participating in the Measure G/Gauer Elementary Modernization Project. EPC has been awarded the contract for this project and is actively seeking disable veteran, minority, and women owned businesses.
The workshop has been designed to meet the needs of the local, small, and minority owner who is interested in learning more about Measure G and bidding on a public works project of Anaheim City School District with Echo Pacific Construction.
When: January 12, 2012
8:00 am - 10:15 am
Where: Gauer Elementary School
Library Building
810 N. Gilbert Street
Anaheim, CA 92801
For more information visit www.echopacific.com or call 760.737.3003.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
ABAOC Presents ProCon Conference
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Disneyland Paradise Pier Hotel
1717 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Procurement
Business opportunities for small business enterprises through Business MatchmakingBusiness Seminars
Listen and get connected to industry expert speakers on business development in the US
and Asian global markets
Exhibits
Link corporate supplier and diversity managers with potential vendors
Export Initiative
Demystify the process and opportunities to exporting your products in a global economy
FREE entry for all ABAOC members
Non-members$10
At the door $20
DOMESTIC
Are you looking to foster business partnerships between the
Federal Government, Prime Contractors, and small,
minority, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned
businesses?
Our objective is to share knowledge and best practices in
advancing your public/private procurement needs through
networking with our high-level procurement practitioners
and experts in the field.
BUSINESS MATCHMAKING
Our Business Matchmaking Workshop graduates will have
the opportunity to meet with several Buyers from large
corporations and Government Procurement Officers, to
jump-start their contracting process.
EXPORTING
Are you planning on taking your business global?
96 percent of the world's consumers live outside of the United
States. Can you afford to ignore other markets?
In this track you will learn how to:
• Research your export markets
• Identify the right channel of distribution for your products
• Price your products and calculate shipping for export
• Understand Legal
For additional information contact:
Lily Otieno -- lily.otieno@abaoc.org (714) 670-8941
Arnice Lamb -- arnice.lamb@disney.com (714) 781-1299
MWD Managing Your Innovation Series
Metropolitan's Business Outreach Program will hold their monthly “Managing Your Innovation” series of workshops and networking
events. The next workshop on “Gain the Competitive Edge in Getting Free Federal
Government Funding” - SBIR/STTR Programs (Small Business Innovation Research and
Small Business Technology Transfer) will be held this Thursday, September 15th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
at Metropolitan's Headquarters at Union Station, 700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles.
Networking will be from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. TO REGISTER, click on this
link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WD8YKGT. If you have any questions,
call Business Outreach at 213.217.6456 or e-mail mogt@mwdh2o.com.
Monday, August 15, 2011
The Turner School of Construction Management
As a service to the construction industry, Turner Construction is offering a training program called "Turner School of Construction Management: Your Roadmap to Success." This multi session program covers topics such as:
The program is scheduled to begin August 30, 2011 and continue into October. Sessions will be held at the Turner Anaheim Office Training Room at 1900 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 22, 2011.
To learn more and to obtain an application, contact Michell Ballard. Turner Construction, at 714-940-9000.
- the necessary elements for being a contractor,
- fundamentals of estimating,
- effective methods for locating, obtaining, managing, and scheduling work,
- key concepts of contract management,
- finding resources within the construction industry.
The program is scheduled to begin August 30, 2011 and continue into October. Sessions will be held at the Turner Anaheim Office Training Room at 1900 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 22, 2011.
To learn more and to obtain an application, contact Michell Ballard. Turner Construction, at 714-940-9000.
Transportation Small Business Summit
Transportation Small Business Summit, hosted by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for August 25, 2011. The event is sponsored by Parsons Brinekerhoff, Balfour Beatty, and Fluor.
Where: LA Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
When: August 25, 2011
11:30 am to 3:00 pm
RSVP: Sherman Gays, Metro
Gays@metro.net
(Indicate the number of guests attending)
Where: LA Area Chamber of Commerce
350 S. Bixel Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
When: August 25, 2011
11:30 am to 3:00 pm
RSVP: Sherman Gays, Metro
Gays@metro.net
(Indicate the number of guests attending)
Caltrans Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Scheduled
Caltrans is holding a mandatory pre-bid meeting for the northbound widening project on State Route 57. The project will extend from 0.3 miles south of Katella Avenue undercrossing to 0.3 miles north of Lincoln Avenue overcrossing.
Attendance is mandatory for those interested in bidding.
This meeting is an important opportunity for Certified Small Businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and Disadvantage Business Enterprises to network with prime contractors who plan to bid on this project. The meeting is intended to encourage partnering opportunities for prime contractors and subcontractors and allow them to meet and develop relationships that will better enable successful bidding on this project and future projects.
If you have questions, contact Elizabeth Philippon, Caltrans District 12 Small Business Liaison at 949.724.2021.
Parking is available in Parking Garage #1. Cost is $5 per hour/maximum $20 per day.
Attendance is mandatory for those interested in bidding.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Prudential Building
3333 Michelson Dr.
Ground Floor Auditorium
Irvine, CA 92612
(near Caltrans District 12 Headquarters)
This meeting is an important opportunity for Certified Small Businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, and Disadvantage Business Enterprises to network with prime contractors who plan to bid on this project. The meeting is intended to encourage partnering opportunities for prime contractors and subcontractors and allow them to meet and develop relationships that will better enable successful bidding on this project and future projects.
If you have questions, contact Elizabeth Philippon, Caltrans District 12 Small Business Liaison at 949.724.2021.
Parking is available in Parking Garage #1. Cost is $5 per hour/maximum $20 per day.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Navy Gold Coast Conference
| Quick Links... Registration is now open on the Navy Gold Coast website. Please check back frequently for updates on the agenda and speakers. |
WORKSHOPS AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 -
Breakout sessions from 1400 - 1450
Successful Small Business Forum
DAU workshop on DoD Small Business Programs
Doing Business with SPAWAR.
Sessions from 1505 - 1555
Small Business Financing
Return on Investment
Doing Business with NAVFAC.
Sessions from 1610 - 1700
Prime Panel
Mentor-Protégé Program
Doing Business with NAVAIR.
Sessions from 1525 - 1610Successful Small Business Forum
DAU workshop on DoD Small Business Programs
Doing Business with SPAWAR.
Sessions from 1505 - 1555
Small Business Financing
Return on Investment
Doing Business with NAVFAC.
Sessions from 1610 - 1700
Prime Panel
Mentor-Protégé Program
Doing Business with NAVAIR.
Successful Small Business Forum
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Sessions 1315 - 1405
Sessions 1315 - 1405
Developing a Winning Proposal
Navigating Seaport-e as a Prime or Subcontractor
Strategic Sourcing and Doing Business with NAVSUP
Sessions from 1420 - 1510
Fundamental Building blocks for an acceptable Accounting System
How to Identify Opportunities using Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation Doing Business with the Marine Corps.
Legislative Update
Doing Business with the Office of Naval Research.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Supplier Diversity Webinar Invitation
The Boeing Company believes that working with a vibrant small and diverse supplier community is good for company business and the economy. The Supplier Webinar supports Boeing Supplier Diversity's initiative to increase communication of updates and opportunities that may benefit potential suppliers.
This webinar serves as a centralized resource for suppliers interested in general information about how to do
business with the Boeing Company. This is a wonderful opportunity potential small and diverse businesses that are interest in learning what Boeing will expect of suppliers and what they can expect of Boeing in return.
TOPIC: How to do Business with Boeing
DATE: Thursday, July 21, 2011
TIME: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Pacific Standard Time
https://boeing.webex.com
Meeting number: 899 200 707
Meeting password: diversity
Join meeting as Attendee:https://boeing.webex.com/boeing/j.php?ED=102465047&UID=0
This webinar serves as a centralized resource for suppliers interested in general information about how to do
business with the Boeing Company. This is a wonderful opportunity potential small and diverse businesses that are interest in learning what Boeing will expect of suppliers and what they can expect of Boeing in return.
WEBINAR SCHEDULE & DETAILS
TOPIC: How to do Business with Boeing
DATE: Thursday, July 21, 2011
TIME: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Pacific Standard Time
1. Audio Conference
Dial-in: 1-888-406-0412 (US)Participant Passcode: 7464295#
2. WebEx Meeting
WebEx sitehttps://boeing.webex.com
Meeting number: 899 200 707
Meeting password: diversity
Join meeting as Attendee:
Managing Your Innovations Workshop
Metropolitan's Business Outreach Program invites you to “Managing Your Innovation” series of workshops and networking events. The next Networking/Education Workshop is on "Grant and Loan Opportunities for Small Business, Innovation, and Technology". In this workshop, you will learn about the tools needed to discover grant and loan opportunities, criteria to determine which grants to apply for, and information on how to create a grant proposal that is well-prepared, thoughtfully planned, and concisely packaged. Bobbi Becker, Water and Funding Manager, Metropolitan Water District, will educate participants on grant opportunities available and demonstrate examples of success.
Networking starts at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21st, the workshop runs from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Metropolitan's Headquarters at Union Station, 700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles. TO REGISTER, please click on the attached link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WD8YKGT. For more information, please click on the attachment below. If you have any questions, please call Business Outreach at 213.217.6456 or e-mail mvogt@mwdh2o.com.
Networking starts at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21st, the workshop runs from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Metropolitan's Headquarters at Union Station, 700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles. TO REGISTER, please click on the attached link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WD8YKGT. For more information, please click on the attachment below. If you have any questions, please call Business Outreach at 213.217.6456 or e-mail mvogt@mwdh2o.com.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
GSA Training Conference and Expo
GSA is sponsoring a training and expo conference in San Diego on May 10-12, 2011. This is a tremendous opportunity to speak to government contracting officers, learn more about selling products and services through GSA, and to network with your peers.
To learn more, follow the link below:
http://expo.gsa.gov/index
To find the agenda and to register go to: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/243901
To learn more, follow the link below:
http://expo.gsa.gov/index
To find the agenda and to register go to: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/243901
Monday, April 11, 2011
SCE Launches 2011 Solar PV Program RFO
Southern California Edison (SCE) recently submitted an Advice Letter to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) containing the 2011 Participant Instructions and Standard Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for use in the 2011 Request for Offers (RFO) from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for the Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Program. SCE will officially launch the RFO after CPUC approval of the Advice Letter. The Advice Letter may be found on SCE's web site at http://www.sce.com/NR/sc3/tm2/pdf/2571-E.pdf.
PV electric generating facilities located on rooftops within SCE's service territory will be eligible for this RFO. Each generating facility must have a gross power rating of no less than 500 kW DC and no greater than 10 MW DC. SCE anticipates limiting the procurement from ground mounted projects to 2.6 MW DC. Please see the RFO Participant Instructions on the SPVP-IPP web page (www.sce.com/spvp-ipp) for details of the proposed RFO process, schedule and criteria.
In order to be eligible to submit an offer, a project must have received a complete System Impact Study or Phase I Interconnection Study, or have passed the WDAT Fast Track screens. SCE will accept offers after the CAISO Cluster 4 Phase I interconnection studies have been completed, or four months after the launch of the RFO, whichever comes later. For more information about interconnection, please visit Open Access Information, which can be accessed on the spvp-ipp web page under "Interconnection via SCE's Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff (WDAT)".
ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ABOUT THIS RFO MUST BE EMAILED TO SPVP-IPP@SCE.COM WITH A COPY TO THE INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR AT SCEIE@ACCIONGROUP.COM.
PV electric generating facilities located on rooftops within SCE's service territory will be eligible for this RFO. Each generating facility must have a gross power rating of no less than 500 kW DC and no greater than 10 MW DC. SCE anticipates limiting the procurement from ground mounted projects to 2.6 MW DC. Please see the RFO Participant Instructions on the SPVP-IPP web page (www.sce.com/spvp-ipp) for details of the proposed RFO process, schedule and criteria.
In order to be eligible to submit an offer, a project must have received a complete System Impact Study or Phase I Interconnection Study, or have passed the WDAT Fast Track screens. SCE will accept offers after the CAISO Cluster 4 Phase I interconnection studies have been completed, or four months after the launch of the RFO, whichever comes later. For more information about interconnection, please visit Open Access Information, which can be accessed on the spvp-ipp web page under "Interconnection via SCE's Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff (WDAT)".
ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ABOUT THIS RFO MUST BE EMAILED TO SPVP-IPP@SCE.COM WITH A COPY TO THE INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR AT SCEIE@ACCIONGROUP.COM.
Monday, March 28, 2011
CALTRANS District 12 Outreach Event
The California Department of Transportation is hosting a Contractor and Small Business Informational Outreach Event at District 12 headquarters.
Information will be provided about upcoming projects that have an estimated capital construction cost between $30K to $1 million. Fourteen projects will be advertised for bid before 7/2011 and nine additional projects before 4/2012. The total value of all 23 projects is estimated to be close to $10 million. You are invited to come to this early notification meeting to learn more.
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Where: Caltrans District 12 Headquarters
3347 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
When you arrive, check in at Caltrans 1st Floor Security. Identification will be required. You will be directed to Room 218.
There is a charge for parking and it will not be validated.
For additional event information, contact Elizabeth Philippon, Caltrans District 12 Small Business Liaison, at 949.724.2021.
Information will be provided about upcoming projects that have an estimated capital construction cost between $30K to $1 million. Fourteen projects will be advertised for bid before 7/2011 and nine additional projects before 4/2012. The total value of all 23 projects is estimated to be close to $10 million. You are invited to come to this early notification meeting to learn more.
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Where: Caltrans District 12 Headquarters
3347 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
When you arrive, check in at Caltrans 1st Floor Security. Identification will be required. You will be directed to Room 218.
There is a charge for parking and it will not be validated.
For additional event information, contact Elizabeth Philippon, Caltrans District 12 Small Business Liaison, at 949.724.2021.
Friday, March 18, 2011
IRVINE
Irvine Marriott
April 20
8AM to 4PM
Get ready to grow your business! The 2011 Next Steps for Small Business tour, a no-cost event, aims to help small business owners take new ground in expanding their operations. Whether it is expanding your sales through social media, learning about how to sell to the government, or finding out the many benefits to selling internationally, attendees will leave with new ideas for growth!
BREAK OUT SESSIONS
SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING:
Don’t miss out on this revolutionary marketing movement to position your business for growth. Panelists will offer innovative ideas and techniques to help you improve sales and build customer contacts.
SELLING INTERNATIONALLY:
Arm yourself with what you need to know to tap into the international market.
ACCESS TO CAPITAL:
Don’t be in the dark about what banks and investors are financing. Find out how you can position yourself to optimize your business’ access to capital.
PROCUREMENT:
If you’ve ever thought of doing business with the government or a major corporation, our experts can help you prepare, decide if you’re ready, and set you in the right direction.
To register go to: www.californiasbdc.org/nextsteps.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Turner School of Construction Management
Turner School of Construction Management Training Program is about to begin once again. It will kick-off with a welcome reception on Monday, April 4, 2011 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Plaza of the METRO Headquarters building at One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, 90012. Classes will begin the following day, April 5, 2011 from 6 pm - 9 pm on the 15th floor of the same location and will consist of fourteen classes.
This is a tremendous opportunity for MBE/WBE/DBE certified construction related firms to benefit from the many years of experience and knowledge that is exchanged in this award winning program.
NO START-UP COMPANIES PLEASE. The deadline for applications is March 25, 2011.
For more information, contact either Kiara Walbridge or Michelle Ballard at Turner Construction at 714.940.9000.
This is a tremendous opportunity for MBE/WBE/DBE certified construction related firms to benefit from the many years of experience and knowledge that is exchanged in this award winning program.
NO START-UP COMPANIES PLEASE. The deadline for applications is March 25, 2011.
For more information, contact either Kiara Walbridge or Michelle Ballard at Turner Construction at 714.940.9000.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Art of Proposal Writing
The Orange County SBDC is presenting "The Art of Proposal Writing" workshop on Thursday, 3/3/11 from 4 PM to 6:30 PM.
The workshop will help you learn how to make the "right" bid/no bid decisions and how to write a winning proposal.
If you struggle with proposal writing, this workshop will help you improve your writing and analyzing skills and improve your overall chances for success.
For more details and to register, go to http://ocsbdc.com/training/winter11.htm.
The workshop will help you learn how to make the "right" bid/no bid decisions and how to write a winning proposal.
If you struggle with proposal writing, this workshop will help you improve your writing and analyzing skills and improve your overall chances for success.
For more details and to register, go to http://ocsbdc.com/training/winter11.htm.
WBEC-West Southern CA
WBEC-West Southern California is holding a workshop and networking event on March 10, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
For more information go to:
http://www.labavn.org/misc/docs/March_10_Prime_Supplier_Final.pdf
For more information go to:
http://www.labavn.org/misc/docs/March_10_Prime_Supplier_Final.pdf
Friday, January 14, 2011
Meet the Primes
LA Metro is hosting a Meet the Primes event. This is a forum for businesses to network, market, and build relationships for future opportunities with some of the area's leading prime contractors.
Date: Thursday, 1/27/2011
Where: LA METRO
One Gateway Plaza
Plaza Level
Los Angeles
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
RSVP to Lizette Garcia by 1/22 garciael@metro.net
with company name, address, phone number, and names of attendees.
Date: Thursday, 1/27/2011
Where: LA METRO
One Gateway Plaza
Plaza Level
Los Angeles
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
RSVP to Lizette Garcia by 1/22 garciael@metro.net
with company name, address, phone number, and names of attendees.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Want to do business with Orange County?
The County of Orange holds a Vendor Information Day on the last Thursday of each month (except holidays). These sessions are to provide vendors with information on how to do business with the County and to answer questions regarding the County of Orange purchasing process.
- When: Last Thursday of each month (except holidays)
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Where: County Procurement Office
Conference Room B
1300 S. Grand
Building A, 2nd Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Welcome!
Welcome to the new blog on government contracting from the Orange County Small Business Development Center. This is a way for us to share information with you in regards to training, opportunities, legislation, and other pertinent items that could effect the success of your business.
You can also sign up to receive our government contracting news letter by sending an e-mail to hoitt_linda@rsccd.edu and request to be added to our government procurement e-newsletter distribution.
Please add comments and information that you feel will benefit other visitors to this blog. We want to hear from you.
Linda
You can also sign up to receive our government contracting news letter by sending an e-mail to hoitt_linda@rsccd.edu and request to be added to our government procurement e-newsletter distribution.
Please add comments and information that you feel will benefit other visitors to this blog. We want to hear from you.
Linda
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