Santa Clara County Small Business Summit of Entrepreneurship and Innovation on April 30
WHAT:
Resources to help build your business, new business contracting opportunities, informative and practical business-building workshops, and networking with other small businesses are just a few of the benefits for Santa Clara County business owners who attend the 8th annual Santa Clara County Small Business Summit on April 30.
“The Small Business Summit gathers a broad range of resources and support services for residents looking to establish or expand their business,” said Bruce Knopf, Economic Development Director for the County of Santa Clara. “Participants will have the opportunity to meet program decision makers and influencers in an informal setting, learn about the contract bidding process and meet other businesses with whom they may team up to go after larger contracts.”
“We are excited to welcome business representatives to the Small Business Summit,” said Miriam Singer, County of Santa Clara Chief Procurement Officer. “We specially encourage small businesses or businesses representing underserved communities to participate in this valuable networking and educational opportunity that could help them grow and expand their services.”
Held during National Small Business Week, the event will provide participants with free workshops and useful information about getting and keeping customers; developing real world contract opportunities with the County of Santa Clara, the City of San José and other agencies; and finding the funds to grow their small business. More than 400 small business owners in Santa Clara County are expected to attend.
On site at the summit, small business owners will have the opportunity to meet with County departments to learn about contracting opportunities with the County. The County conducts solicitations for a variety of commodities and services including: computer hardware and software, software maintenance and support, medical and surgical equipment and accessories, medical equipment maintenance, office furniture, furniture installation, moving services, building construction and repair services, construction management services, architectural/engineering professional services, advertising, environmental management, electrical services, janitorial services, plumbing services, HVAC, painting services, as well as consultancy services related to the following fields: technology, medical, legal, government, and non-profit community services.
The event is hosted by the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), the County of Santa Clara, the City of San José, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), the Industry Council for Small Businesses Development, and the Enterprise Foundation of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley for the 8th annual Small Business Summit of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
This summit is FREE, but registration is required: https://smbizsummit2019.eventbrite.com
Matchmaking meetings available: Business matchmaking opportunities will become available with representatives from select County Departments/Agencies. Indicate your interest when prompted while completing your registration, and you will be contacted on how to secure a spot for a matchmaking meeting.
WHO:
Mike Wasserman, County of Santa Clara Supervisor (welcoming remarks at 9:00 a.m.)
Susan Ellenberg, County of Santa Clara Supervisor
Miriam Singer, Chief Procurement Officer, County of Santa Clara
The event will also feature several panelists and industry experts who will provide valuable information and resources for businesspeople interested in doing business with the local government and finding capital to grow their business.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
County of Santa Clara Government Center
Board of Supervisors Chambers, Isaac Newton Senter and Breezeway
70 West Hedding St.
San Jose, CA 95110
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING:
Participants are encouraged to take public transportation. This location is serviced by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail and bus lines 61*, 62, 66 and 181. (*61 Southbound last trip is at 8:55 p.m. for this location.) The Light Rail stop for this location is Civic Center, a few steps away from the business summit.
Paid parking is available at the Parking Structure at 171 West Hedding Street directly across from the courthouse. Free Valet Parking is available in the surface parking lot at the corner of North San Pedro and West Hedding Street. Parking at other locations will not be validated or reimbursed. Public transit information: http://bit.ly/PublicTransitInfo
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