Certified? Now Meet the Buyers: Part 2 of 2-part Series

The Southwest Veterans' Business Resource Center (SWVBRC) Presents

Certified? Now Meet the Buyers  

A must attend event for veterans and those who support the veteran community!

No Cost to Attend!

When:  June 25, 2013

Where: 227 N D Street Perris CA 92570, north side of the Chamber of Commerce Building and next door to Code Enforcement

Time:  9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Mission:

We believe we can make a great positive impact to those businesses that are committed to succeed. The way we help you succeed is by providing the right tools, networks, resources, & education to help you get to where you need to be and succeed financially.

What We Will Cover:

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Selling to Metropolitan Water District (MWD)

Presented by John Arena, MWD

• MWD annually purchases $400,000 in goods and services  
• Approximately 31% of annual purchases are from small businesses
• Products and services they need to buy from you

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Presented by Stephanie Green, CPUC

• CPUC annually purchases $25 million in goods and services  
• Approximately 21.5% of annual purchases are from small businesses
• Products and services they need to buy from you

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Department of General Services(DSG)

Presented by Wayne D. Gross, DGS

• DGS annually purchases $6 billion in goods and services  
• Approximately 3.3% of annual purchases are from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise and a total of 25% from small businesses
• Products and services they need to buy from you

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Networking Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Financing Your Contract

Presented by Mohammad Salem, Wells Fargo Bank

• How can Banks provide value to your business & avoid the notion (misconception”) “banks are banks”
• What are available financial products you can take advantage of to help your business operate more efficiently by adding convenience, improving cash-flow, managing risk, and more.

End Result:

By the end of this meeting you will increase your opportunity in selling to MWD, CPUC and DGS.

Please go to www.WhereCommunitiesServeVeterans.org to RSVP for the Event

Call for more details and directions:

For questions about the workshop, please contact Mohammad Salem 

909- 644-5934  mohammad.salem@wellsfargo.com

 or

Kathrine Latta, VP Community Relations 

951.722.4941 or klatta@swvbrc.org

Sponsored by:

Space is limited so please register early.