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How to get SB/DVBE Certified in CA

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  • 09:00
  • Virtual

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Welcome to VETS Season 10 Episode 5

How to Get SB/DVBE Certified in California – Step-by-Step Webinar

Are you a small business or a disabled veteran business owner looking to work with the State of California? Join Allisa Carr, Business Outreach Liaison from the California Department of General Services (DGS), for this informative session on:

  • Certification Benefits
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Cal eProcure Registration
  • SB/DVBE Emergency Registry
  • ️Commercially Useful Function (CUF)

This webinar breaks down everything you need to know to become a certified SB or DVBE and start accessing state contracts, exclusive opportunities, and valuable resources.

Perfect for new and existing businesses!

Speaker:

Alisa Carr
Allisa.Carr@dgs.ca.gov
Business Outreach Liaison
Department of General Services

Allisa is a Business Outreach Liaison with the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services, part of the California Department of General Services. In this role, she provides guidance on Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certifications, as well as helping California business navigate the state procurement process.

Before her time with the State, Allisa worked in the financial industry at several top banking institutions, including MBNA America, Wells Fargo Bank and US Bank as an Assistant Vice President in Sports Marketing. Allisa’s responsibilities were to set up table locations at the sporting events and secure new credit card applications.

Allisa earned her BS in Business and a minor in Marketing from Delaware State University.


Your Host:

Tracey Lawrence
tracey@heissurety.com
Heis Surety and Insurance Services

This live webinar will include a live question and answer session.  Subscribe to the OPPS4VETS Youtube Channel to get notified when this event goes live


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