Join us in WELCOMING BACK MR. WAYNE GROSS with our III Part Webinar Series.
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Wayne was out of pocket during the height of the covid-19 pandemic, taking part of the track and tracing for the State of California. He is BACK and ready to get us on track on doing business with the State of California.
We are featuring him in our III Part Webinar Series starting March 30, 2021 on ZOOM at 10 am. So RSVP NOW! Here is our series schedule:
III PART WEBINAR SERIES EXPECTATION
The State of California is the fifth largest economy in the world and last year we purchased over $10 billion worth of goods and services. Please get registered as a small business and/or a disabled veteran business enterprise. Learn how easy it is to get certified and start earning some money from the state. There are three sessions that you should attend to get the best value for your buck.
Mar 30, 2021 at 10 am "How to do Business with the State of California"
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Items discussed are:
- · Overview of SB/DVBE Program
- · State Certifications
- · Certification benefits
- · Cal eProcure Registration & Certification
- · Keywords / UNSPSC Codes
- · Current Bid Solicitations
- · Past Purchases
- · SB/DVBE Advocates
- · CMAS (California Multiple Awards Schedule)
- · Commercially Useful Function (CUF)
- · Resources
May 25, 2021 at 10 am "I’m Certified, Now What?"
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Items discussed are:
- California State Contracts Register (CSCR)
- Updating and Improving your profile
- State Contract & Procurement Registration System (SCPRS)
- SB/DVBE Advocates
- Reciprocity
- California Multiple Awards Schedule (CMAS)
- Commercial Useful Function (CUF)
- Resources
Jul 27, 2021 at 10 am "Learn about State of California Contracts"
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Items discussed are:
- · Overview of SB/DVBE Program
- · How the State Buys
- · Small Business Preference
- · DVBE Incentive
- · Commercially Useful Function
- · Contract Readiness
- · Common Mistakes
- · Tips for Success
- · Resources
Our opps4vets Member Jennifer Llarinas will welcome you during our ZOOM webinar. Click her name to send her a message.
Did You Know Billions of Dollars are awarded every year to Small Business as a result of State Agencies is under Executive Order to do 25% of their procurement and contracts with Small Businesses (SB's) and 3% with Disable Veteran Owned Business Enterprises (DVBE's)?
About Mr. Wayne Gross, Air Force Veteran:
Wayne Gross has forty-five years of customer service skills starting from his early days as a USAF Captain. Wayne currently serves as a Customer Liaison and SB/DVBE Advocate for the State of California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, Certification and Outreach Branch. In this role, he educates the business community and ensures that Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) businesses can access their share of state contracts. Wayne received two 2012 State Agency Recognition Awards for his advocacy and support of SBs and DVBEs seeking to understand and navigate the State's procurement system. These awards honor state departments and employees for their best practices, creativity and outstanding achievements to advance California's SB programs and DVBE programs. Recently, Wayne was awarded the Spotlight Award in recognition of his total body of public service work, his commitment to the economic health and vitality of Bay Area businesses and communities, exemplary leadership, by the Bay Area Business Roundtable. Furthermore, the North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 2014 SBDC Business Builder Award for unwavering commitment and continued contributions to the local business community and for providing an invaluable resource for local businesses was presented to him by Marie Waldron, Assemblymember 75th District and Bruce Maienschein, Assemblymember 77th District. Wayne holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from Golden Gate University.
Email: Wayne.Gross@dgs.ca.gov
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