Clearing the Fog of Certification

This is a free four-week course to assist small business owners looking to learn more about leveraging different certifications and do business with utilities, corporations, and municipalities.

This program is presented through the generous support of Southern California Gas

Week 1 - CPUC Certification Step by Step (for NGLCC Certified firms)
Week 2 - I'm Certified now what? - the REAL Procurement process
Week 3 -  Step by Step Capability Statement design
Week 4 - Access $1B in local Government Spend - DGS & LA Co SBE certification

It is advisable that attendees attend all four sessions

About the Facilitator:
Mr. Jack Ochoa has been a Business and Community leader dedicated to supplier diversity and inclusion for more than 25 years. Mr. Ochoa has held various positions with top tier Corporate and Small Business Associations, Minority Business Groups and Education Outreach organizations across Southern California. Mr. Ochoa remains focused and dedicated on supplier diversity and inclusion not to mention his active participation with procurement outreach to help drive the local Small Business sector and multicultural and minority community and economy.
Mr. Ochoa an advocate relationship builder, government relations and strategic partner for diversity organization across Southern California.

Recognized as a Diversity and Inclusion leader, Jack has extensive experience and knowledge of numerous corporate/government procurement policies/procedures government contracting for Small Business owners and the community. Under Mr. Ochoa leadership, he is responsible for key advocacy, civic, political and community relationships and public policy & corporate initiatives.