Paths to Partnerships Regional Forum - October 21
Focus Groups
Operation Opportunity
Subs for Subs
Public Agency Consortium Ad Hoc Committee (PAC)
Paths
to Partnerships Regional Forum
12 th Annual Paths to Partnerships Regional Forum
Thursday, October 21, 2010
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
This unique collaboration conference is presented in alliance with the Regional Construction Procurement Committee, the Public Agency Consortium, and the State of California Department of General Services Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise programs.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn directly from top decision-makers about industry hot topics and how public agencies in San Diego are collaborating to streamline bidding and contracting processes. Open dialogue will be encouraged during interactive, question-and-answer sessions. Attendees can also visit contractor, consultant, vendor, and public agency exhibits and receive a two-year look-ahead of upcoming public agency projects.
Visit the event web page at www.pathsreg.org for more information and to register for the event.
Helpful Links:
PAC: www.sandiego.gov/eoc/boc/pac/index.shtml
CA State DGS: www.dgs.ca.gov/default.htm
CA DVBE: www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/dvbe/default.htm
Focus Groups
The SCOOP Focus Group consists of large and small businesses, industry and community advocates, and Water Authority staff that work together to:
- Identify and address concerns related to doing business with the San Diego County Water Authority
- Give industry input on issues that affect the Water Authority’s small business program (SCOOP)
- Create solutions that will foster effective small business participation on Water Authority projects and procurements
To sign up for the next focus group meeting, please contact Emily Yanushka, SCOOP Manager, at (858) 522-6621.
Operation Opportunity
The San Diego Supplier Development Council seeks to improve member's procurement and subcontracting performance by creating opportunities for emerging and underutilized small businesses.
The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. For meeting locations or to make reservations, please refer to the Council's web site www.sdsdc.org
Once a year, the Council hosts Operation Opportunity. Operation Opportunity is a great networking event for small businesses looking to work with the public sector and/or the defense industry. The event consists of a trade fair, workshops, a continental breakfast and a luncheon. For more information, visit the Council’s website at www.sdsdc.org.
Subs for Subs
Subs for Subs presents small businesses with the opportunity to network with general contractors and public agencies, and to tour the sites of upcoming projects. Subs for Subs is co-sponsored by the Port of San Diego and Centre City Development Corporation. For more information on Subs for Subs, visit www.ccdc.com.
