Name: "Level 3 Contracting with the State" at Roseville Venture Lab
Start: 2026-06-24T11:45:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-24T13:30:00-07:00
Location: Roseville Venture Lab

"Level 3 Contracting with the State" at Roseville Venture Lab

An advanced overview of California’s procurement process.
About this Event

Did you know the State of California has a statewide participation goal?

25% with small businesses

3% with Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise

ChicoSTART is partnering with the to bring a valuable state contacting workshop for small businesses Wednesday, June 24th at the Roseville Venture Lab in Downtown Roseville.

Join us for PART 3! In March and April, DGS presented an overview of "Doing Business with the State" and " I'm Certified, Now What?" This last session is an advanced overview of California’s procurement process. The training covers essential topics including state acquisition methods, leveraged procurement agreements, and solicitation formats.

Additionally, the workshop will detail:

requirements for Commercially Useful Function (CUF)
provide resources for navigating the state’s marketplace

This outreach effort is designed to help certified businesses move beyond basic registration and successfully compete for state contracts.

Event Details:

Location: : 316 Vernon St., Suite 110, Downtown Roseville

11:45 a.m. Attendee Check In and Lunch

12: 00 p.m. "Level 3: Contracting with the State" presented by Office of Small Business & DVBE Services, Procurement Division

Supported by Partners: ChicoSTART, Tri Counties Bank, Roseville Venture Lab, and Department of General Services

About ChicoSTART: ChicoSTART's mission is to empower - entrepreneurs, startups and businesses with resources, training and community support needed to start, grow and thrive throughout Northern California. Through the CA Office of the Small Business Advocate, ChicoSTART is 1 of 13 CA Inclusive Innovation Hubs representing 17 counties in the North State.

About Roseville Venture Lab: The Roseville Venture Lab is open to the public and dedicated to strengthening local startup businesses, spurring job growth, and fostering a community of entrepreneurs through programs, events, partnerships, workforce development, and coworking space.

About DGS: The Department of General Services provides effective leadership to deliver innovative procurement solutions enabling our customers to serve the people of California.