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The Governor's Executive Order called for a series of five events to focus attention on SB/DVBE contracting opportunities. The remaining events are designed as a series of regional events called "Collaboration Conferences."
The 2006 California Small Business & DVBE Collaboration Conferences Workplan
| Region |
4
Sacramento |
3
Central Coast |
2
San Diego |
1
Central Valley |
ACTION!
Statewide |
| Location & Potential Partner |
Sacramento
GTC |
San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly |
San Diego |
Fresno
Radisson Hotel |
Los Angeles |
| Date* |
May 17 |
August 23 |
August |
September 13 |
September 29 |
Business Sector Focus
(But not limited to) |
Procurement - All High Tech |
Procurement - All Construction |
Procurement - All Professional Services, Biotech, Emerging Tech and Healthcare |
Procurement - All Agriculture and Natural Resources |
Procurement - All Entertainment, Tourism, Aerospace, Transportation and Int. Trade |
* Exact dates to be determined.
The Collaboration Conferences would provide a 'Two-Track' offering
| Structure |
Focus |
Participants |
- Track 1 - Focused Partnering Workshop
for regional SB/DVBEs as well as
workshops on:
- How to become certified
- How to do business with the State
- Benefits of CMAS
- Benefits of CSSI
- Accessing On-line resource
- How to utilize SB/DVBE Advocates
- Track 2 - Invite Key "Business Sector Specific" representatives to participate in a professionally facilitated discussion to address barriers to increased economic success within their industry
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Procurement
Key Input/Data Gathering |
SB/DVBE Advocates
PCOs
DGS PD Staff
Regional SB/DVBEs
Statewide Business
Sector Leaders |
The Action Summit would provide a Larger 'Two-Track' offering
| Structure |
Focus |
Participants |
- Track 1 - A Large Scale Partnering
Workshop for SB/DVBEs
- Workshops on:
- How to become certified
- How to do business with the State
- Benefits of CMAS, CSSI, Procurement Programs
- Track 1 would occur throughout the day immediately following the opening session
- Track 2 - Statewide SB/DVBE leaders would be invited to participate in keynote presentations from Governor Schwarzenegger, invited economic scholars and business leaders.
- This track would be more 'presentational' in nature and would provide the Governor key opportunities to showcase his 'road-map' for continued economic success for the State and its SB/DVBEs
- Track 2 would begin with the opening session (approximately 9:00am) and would end after the luncheon presentation (approximately 1:30pm)
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Procurement
Showcase Governor's Accomplishments
Showcase Governor's Vision for future economic growth |
Governor
Key Cabinet Members and Staff
Key Department Directors
SB/DVBE Advocates
DGS PD Directors and Staff
PCOs
Relevant Federal Govt. Agencies
Relevant Regional Govt. Agencies
Relevant Local Govt. Agencies
Statewide SB/DVBEs
Statewide/Regional/Local SB/DVBE Organizations
Media as appropriate |
The Collaboration Conferences would provide several key opportunities:
| Structure |
Advantages |
Estimated Budget |
Regional/Business Sector Specific Structure:
- Provides key opportunity to present Governor's accomplishments to key stakeholders/industry specific thought leaders as well as Certified SB/DVBEs
- 10 to 15 Business Sector Specific representatives would be invited to participate in a one-day facilitated 'round-table' discussion regarding challenges and barriers to success in their respective industry
- Each Collaboration Conference would have 2 or 3 business sectors addressed leading to overall participation of maximum 45 individuals per 'round-table' discussion group
- Regional Certified SB/DVBEs invited to participate in opening session and modified Contracting Opportunities Partnering Workshop
- Agency/Department specific Contracting Opportunity Partnering Workshop
- Potential Prime Contractors invited to participate (relating to specific CSSI and/or large contract opportunities)
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Regional Countdown Structure:
- Builds anticipation, trust and momentum
- Makes participation physically and economically more feasible for small business owners / leaders
- Addresses business sector specific challenges and solutions for increased economic success
- Incorporates the offerings of the May 17 event focusing on Technology
- The targeted 'Partnering Workshops' would minimize expenses by State Agencies and Departments while maximizing relevant contracting opportunities for SB/DVBEs
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Approximately $10K Per event |
The Action Summit takes into consideration numerous factors:
| Advantages |
Features |
Budget |
- Provides key opportunity for Governor to showcase his accomplishments on behalf of SB/DVBEs.
- Location in Los Angeles provides greatest opportunity for diverse audience both by community as well as business sector
- Strong potential 'organizational partners' to assist in turning out maximum attendance
- Strongest base of potential corporate sponsors who see Southern California as their major target market
- Los Angeles was the 'home' of the Governor's very successful 2003 Economic Summit which took place the same week that he was inaugurated with attendance exceeding 1,300
- Multi-Track Offering showcases the Governor's Road-Map for continued economic development for the State and provides 'hands-on' opportunities for SB/DVBEs to interact with local,regional, statewide, national procurement officials.
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- Keynote Address by Governor
- 3 - 4 Minute Video Featuring Governor and Small Business' role in making California the 5th largest economy in the world
- Large Procurement/Partnering Workshop
- Educational Workshops
- Potential Featured "Speakers" could include:
- Magic Johnson
- Founder of Kinkos
- Steve Jobs
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Approximately $160K | |
