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SUMMARY:Vets First - Marching Orders for Procurement
DESCRIPTION:This session is built for veterans and military spouses who want to break into government contracting with good actionable intel — no scuttlebutt. \nOUR FEATURED SPEAKERS ARE: \n\nWendy Bray\, Program Specialist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (VA OSDBU). Wendy will share how to do business with the VA and what it really takes to compete.\n\n\nTron Shephard\, Boots to Business Facilitator with the NorCal VBOC\, Business Consultant\, and former Soldier of the Year. Tron will walk you through SDVOSB\, VOSB\, and DVBE certifications with straight-talk guidance and tips you can put to use immediately.\n\nCamouflage\, cover\, and concealment work great in the field — but in small business and contracting\, invisibility will cost you. You’ve got to be visible. Join us to learn a proven framework for success with the VA plus insider strategies for standing out\, certifying\, and securing opportunities. \nSESSION TAKEAWAYS: \nDoing Business with the VA — Wendy Bray\, VA OSDBU \n\nHow to identify and align with VA procurement opportunities\nBest practices for navigating the federal contracting space\nPractical steps to increase your readiness and visibility\n\nGovernment Contracting Certifications — Tron Shephard\, NorCal VBOC \n\nEligibility criteria required to qualify for federal small business certifications\nStep-by-step guidance on the registration process for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) – federal\, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) – federal\, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – state of California
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/2025-government-contracting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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SUMMARY:GovCon RECON: Narrow Your Zone of Action
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the City of Irvine & LA VBOC \nIn the military we learned that proper prior planning prevents poor performance. The same rule applies in government contracting. \nJoin the Los Angeles VBOC for GovCon RECON\, an IN-PERSON workshop hosted by the City of Irvine\, where we’ll break it down Barney-style: \nEmilia Rogowska – LA VBOC\, LA SBDC\, RightSource \nHow to search and locate contracting opportunities\, primes\, and buyers — in real time\, with YOUR business.\nDr. Jorge Chavarin – LA VBOC \nWhat it means to be Contract Ready — attention to detail and how to prepare your business for success.\nThe KPIs that matter most to contracting officers — so you can speak their language and win more work.\nBrian Brown – City of Irvine\, Purchasing Agent \nLearn how easy it is to become a registered vendor for the City of Irvine.\nWalk away with practical intel\, a clear roadmap\, and the confidence to navigate both the federal and SLED (state\, local\, education) marketplaces.
URL:https://lavboc.org/training/govcon-recon-11-18-2025/
LOCATION:Quail Hill Community Center\, 39 Shady Canyon Dr.\, Irvine\, CA\, 92603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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