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State leaders outline small‑business contracting goals and resources at statewide symposium
Summary
California cabinet and agency leaders presented coordinated steps to connect small, disadvantaged and disabled‑veteran businesses with state contracting opportunities, highlighted new rules and trainings, and answered vendor questions about procurement, bonding and certification.
State leaders gathered at the State of California Small Business Symposium to describe how the administration and several state agencies are expanding contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged and disabled‑veteran businesses.
Deputy Director David D'Luz of Caltrans' Office of Civil Rights opened the virtual event and said the session was intended to help the contracting public understand where procurement opportunities and program support exist across state government. "If anyone has any concerns regarding this process, please let us know," he said as he explained the Q&A and recording process.
Secretary Toks Omishakin of the California State Transportation Agency framed the event as part of a broader push to…
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