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SUMMARY:Small Business Certification & Procurement Workshop Series
LOCATION:, 240 W FOOTHILL BLVD, Azusa, CA, 91702
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Certification & Procurement Workshop Series\n\n01/15/26 03:00 PM PST\n - 02/05/26 04:30 PM PST\Description:\n4-Week Virtual Cohort\nThursdays | January 15 – February 5 | 3:30–5:00 PM\n\nWeek 1: Clearing the Fog of Certification\nGet clear on what SBE certification is, why it matters, and which certifications apply to your business. This session sets the foundation and helps you understand where you fit in the public sector landscape.\n\nWeek 2: Capability Statement & Pitch Development\nLearn how to communicate your business clearly and confidently. Participants will work on creating a capability statement, an 8-slide presentation, and a concise 30-second pitch tailored for procurement opportunities.\n\nWeek 3: The Real Procurement Process\nUnderstand how government agencies actually buy. This session breaks down procurement timelines, bidding processes, and how to identify real contracting opportunities without the guesswork.\n\nWeek 4: Step-by-Step Small Business Certification Guidance\nWalk through the California Small Business certification process with hands-on instruction. Leave with clarity, confidence, and next steps to move forward.\n\Location:\n\n240 W FOOTHILL BLVD\nAzusa, CA 91702
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Small Business Certification & Procurement Workshop Series<br /><br />01/15/26 03:00 PM PST - 02/05/26 04:30 PM PST<br />Description:<br /><p data-end="394" data-start="312"><strong data-end="337" data-start="312">4-Week Virtual Cohort</strong><br data-end="340" data-start="337" />
<strong data-end="394" data-start="340">Thursdays | January 15 &ndash; February 5 | 3:30&ndash;5:00 PM</strong></p>

<p data-end="652" data-start="396"><strong data-end="441" data-start="396">Week 1: Clearing the Fog of Certification</strong><br data-end="444" data-start="441" />
Get clear on what SBE certification is, why it matters, and which certifications apply to your business. This session sets the foundation and helps you understand where you fit in the public sector landscape.</p>

<p data-end="926" data-start="654"><strong data-end="706" data-start="654">Week 2: Capability Statement &amp; Pitch Development</strong><br data-end="709" data-start="706" />
Learn how to communicate your business clearly and confidently. Participants will work on creating a capability statement, an 8-slide presentation, and a concise 30-second pitch tailored for procurement opportunities.</p>

<p data-end="1160" data-start="928"><strong data-end="968" data-start="928">Week 3: The Real Procurement Process</strong><br data-end="971" data-start="968" />
Understand how government agencies actually buy. This session breaks down procurement timelines, bidding processes, and how to identify real contracting opportunities without the guesswork.</p>

<p data-end="1382" data-start="1162"><strong data-end="1224" data-start="1162">Week 4: Step-by-Step Small Business Certification Guidance</strong><br data-end="1227" data-start="1224" />
Walk through the California Small Business certification process with hands-on instruction. Leave with clarity, confidence, and next steps to move forward.</p>
<br />Location:<br /><br />240 W FOOTHILL BLVD<br />Azusa, CA 91702
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