Event

City Contracting 101 Workshop

Interested in contracting with the City and County of San Francisco but not sure how? Join us to meet directly with City agencies who oversee supplier onboarding, contracting, and compliance.

City Administrator

City staff presenting information about city contracting processes to a group of small business owners.

Join us for the next City Contracting 101 Workshop!

The City Administrator's Office is hosting another City Contracting 101 Workshop in partnership with the Contracting Monitoring Division (CMD) and the SFMTA to help local businesses learn how to do business with the City. This workshop will provide step-by-step instructions on how to contract with the City, explain Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification, and offer hands-on assistance for businesses interested in becoming certified or re-certified.

Program

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Registration and Refreshments
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Opening Presentation: Unlocking Opportunities: How Small Businesses Can Contract with the City
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM: LBE Certification Presentation
2:15 PM – 2:45: DBE Certification Presentation
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Panel Discussion
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Dedicated Support Room

Hands-on support will be available throughout the event!

Who should attend?

This workshop is a great fit if you want to:

Learn how to do business with the City.
Explore whether LBE or DBE certification is right for your business.
Get one-on-one help with LBE and DBE certification or re-certification.
Ask questions and receive personalized guidance on the City's contracting process.

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