Government Contracting for Black & African American Business Owners

Feb 6 5:30 pm — 7:00 pm

Event Details

The Sonoma SBDC and Marin SBDC, in partnership with the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce, will host this two session training on government contracting.

Join us for two Monday sessions over two weeks:

2/6 – Part One:  WHAT IS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING?

The first session will cover what it means to do business with the government at the federal, state and local levels and how government contracting can increase your revenue. 

Additional topics include:

  • What does the government buy?
  • How does the government buy?
  • What is the bidding process?
  • How can you win bids?
  • Assessing if your business is ready for large contracts

2/13 – Part Two:  HOW TO CERTIFY AS A WOMAN, MINORITY OR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS

The second session will detail the government certifications including Disadvantaged, Women-owned and Minority-owned businesses. 

Additional topics include:

  • What are government certifications?
  • Why you should consider certifying your business
  • Do you need certifications to bid?
  • How to apply for certifications

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern California Small Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar. By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.


Feb 6 & 13 | Online via Zoom

About the Instructor

As a small business consultant, Kofo Domingo specializes in helping small and medium-sized entrepreneurs meet their business potential and increase their business profitability.

She coaches business owners on government contracting, business planning to gain funding, re-organizing, pivoting, and modernizing your business operations.

Kofo M. Domingo