Hosted by NorCal VBOC
WHEN: Wednesday, February 15, 2-2023
TIME: 10 am – 12 pm Pacific Time Webinar
COST: NO FEE
TO REGISTER: https://sba-vboc.ecenterdirect.com/signup
Interested in doing business with the State? Then this workshop is for YOU!
Join NorCal Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and Norcal Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)/ APEX Accelerator for an introduction to what is involved with getting started with contracting with the State of California.
Topics include:
- Identifying your industry and getting registered
- Small business certifications and eligibility with an emphasis on Veteran-owned businesses
- Marketing to the State of CA
- Finding contracting opportunities
- Regulations & Resources
About the Presenter
Paul Tavernia
Prior to joining the VBOC team, Paul Tavernia spent over 16 years working for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
In his initial position at the SBA, he was as a loan specialist in the SBA Sacramento loan processing center, however, most of his tenure at the SBA was in the Sacramento District Office as the team leader of business opportunity specialists focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs primarily in the federal contracting arena.
In addition to ensuring regulatory compliance, he and his team provided significant business development support through assistance with certifications, one-on-one counseling, as well as marketing and outreach events and education. Before his federal service, he spent over 20 years in the private sector in a variety of sales and marketing positions, mostly in the information technology industry.
Paul hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern CaliforniaSmall Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar. By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.
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