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Unlocking State Contracting Opportunities for Veteran Entrepreneurs with Jon Gaskell

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025
  • 09:00
  • Virtual
  • 153 registrants

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Welcome to VETS Season 10 Episode 2

Attend Live 2/12/2025

This webinar will include a live question and answer session.

Join Jon Gaskell, Business Outreach Liaison with the Department of General Services, for an insightful presentation designed to guide veteran business owners through the next steps in state contracting. This event will cover essential topics such as optimizing your Cal eProcure profile, leveraging keywords and UNSPSC codes, finding contract opportunities, researching past purchases, connecting with SB/DVBE advocates, exploring reciprocity partners, and understanding emergency contracting and commercially useful functions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and expand your business with state opportunities!

What you will learn:

  • Cal eProcure Profiles   
  • Keywords and UNSPSC codes  
  • Contract Opportunities  
  • Research Past Purchases   
  • SB/DVBE Advocates   
  • Reciprocity Partners   
  • Emergency Contracting   
  • Commercially Useful Function 

Your Host:

Tracey Lawrence
tracey@heissurety.com
Heis Surety and Insurance Services

Speaker:

Jon Gaskell is a Business Outreach Liaison with the Department of General Services Office of Small Business and DVBE Services. Originally from Michigan, he has worked in state service for 10 years. Jon enjoys reading, hiking, playing piano and watching movies.    

The presentation will help certified businesses considering the next steps in state contracting.

Specific topics include:    

  • Cal eProcure Profiles  
  • Keywords and UNSPSC codes 
  • Contract Opportunities  
  • Research Past Purchases  
  • SB/DVBE Advocates  
  • Reciprocity Partners  
  • Emergency Contracting  
  • Commercially Useful Function  


Special Guest:

Jane Babcock, an Advocate for SFC and CVSO. With a deep commitment to supporting veterans and their families, Jane plays a crucial role in connecting them with the benefits and services they deserve. As a part of the County Veterans Service Offices (CVSOs), she works alongside trained and accredited professionals to ensure that veterans are represented and served effectively. Jane’s expertise spans a wide range of veteran benefits, and she provides guidance on topics such as disability compensation, education benefits, healthcare enrollment, and more. Her ultimate goal is to ensure that veterans receive the support they need throughout their journey.



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