Current Events

• BART 2025 Small Business Summit - Monday, May 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (PT) BART would like to invite you to the 2025 Small Business Summit event held at BART Headquarters. Connect with buyers in various BART departments and have the opportunity to introduce your firm’s goods and services. Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities and resources available to Small Businesses. Network with BART staff, Prime contractors, and other resource organizations. Click here to register.
• CMAA Northern California Chapter Meet the Primes - Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (PT) Come to the Meet the Primes event in Oakland at The Overlook at the Port Workspaces and connect with some of the Bay Area's most accomplished and innovative large consulting firms for an inspiring experience! This event is designed for small, minority, women, disabled veteran, and LGBTQ owned businesses. Click here to buy tickets and register.
• Caltrain and SamTrans Triennial Goal Consultation & Outreach Event - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (PT) At this event Government agencies will be presenting their triennial DBE goals. You will also have the opportunity to learn about upcoming contracting from various agencies, network with other small businesses, and expand your business with transit and government entities - please join! The event will be held at the San Mateo County Transit District building. Click here to register.

Past Events

• Public Participation Consultant Meeting DBE Overall Triennial Goal Setting FFY 2026-2028 - Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (PT) Join public transit and transportation agencies as they present their proposed Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Triennial Overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals for contracting opportunities in the upcoming Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026-2028. Your input is valuable in this important process!
• Owners' Night, in Association with ACEC Bay Bridge Chapter and BuildIT - Thursday, April 24, 2025, 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (PT) Owners' Night is one of the industry's premier networking events for industry professionals to meet with local public and private owners to learn about their projects and staffing needs. Owners from Transportation, Water Resources, Education, and Infrastructure will attend Owners' Night. The event will be held at Metropolitan Transportation Commission headquarters.
• Meet the Buyers Procurement Forum - Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (PT) Don't miss out on the Business Outreach Committee's Meet the Buyers Procurement Forum held at the Caltrans District 4 Auditorium and Cafeteria at 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612. At this event you will have the opportunity to introduce your firm's goods, products, and services, learn about contracting opportunities, network with government agencies and other small businesses, and more!
• 2025 East Bay Procurement Summit - Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (PT) The East Bay Small Business Development Center is hosting an exciting in-person event at Cal State East Bay in Hayward, California. Come and discover opportunities to grow your business with government contracting. This event will connect you with federal, state, and local agencies, offering valuable insights on how to qualify for and secure government contracts. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow!
• SFO Annual Resource Fair - Thursday, February 13, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (PT) In partnership with SAMCEDA, SFO is hosting its second Resource Fair at the San Mateo County Event Center. The fair is on one-of-a-kind event designed to connect job seekers with Airport employers and provide businesses with access to information and opportunities. Small and medium-sized businesses as well as job seekers are encouraged to attend.
• 2025 District 4 Calmentor 1^st Quarter Meeting - Thursday January 23, 2025, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00p.m. (PT) Mark your calendar for the 1^st Quarterly Calmentor Meeting of 2025! This event will be held virtually and features NorCal Apex Accelerator as a guest presenting on "Opportunities Await." Calmentor is a mentor-protege program designed to encourage and support small businesses through voluntary partnerships with established firms. The District 4 program strives to increase the participation of small Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms in public transportation projects in the Bay Area region. Many local agencies are part of the program and will be presenting on contracting opportunities.
• COMTO 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala - Celebration of Transportation - Friday, December 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (PT) COMTO Northern California is hosting the 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala at the Oakland Marriott City Center. This premier event brings together leaders, professionals, and champions in celebration of transportation. This gala is more than an awards ceremony, it is a celebration of the powers of education, mentorship, and community. As outstanding contributions of industry leaders and rising stars are honored, your participation helps foster the next generation of diverse talent through scholarships that open doors for students pursuing careers in transportation.
• 2024 Meet the Primes Panel Discussion & Business Networking Event - Friday, November 8, 2024 (PT) At this event, a panel held in-depth discussion providing the DBE community with insights on breaking barriers to entry on working on prime contracts. There were networking opportunities to meet with primes and many Bay Area agencies.
• Caltrans Calmentor Quarterly Meeting - Thursday, October 24, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (PT) Join the Caltrans quarterly meeting to learn about exciting program updates and contracting opportunities from Caltrans and many other local agencies.
• Alameda CTC LBCE Certification Workshop - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (PT) Alameda CTC held its Local Business Contract Equity (LBCE) Certification Workshop. At this virtual event, attendees learned about the LBCE Program, the different types of certifications, how to become certified, and had and opportunity to ask questions directly with the Certification Team. It was also an excellent opportunity to network and learn about upcoming contracting opportunities and resources. Alameda CTC's aim is to assist Alameda County businesses with growth and networking opportunities.
• CMAA Northern California Chapter Meet the Primes  – Thursday, August 15, 2024 (PT) This special in-person networking event was hosted at The Overlook at the Port Workspaces in Oakland, California. Some of the most innovative consulting firms were in attendance, including: Aztec, Cordoba, Ghirardelli, Gannett Fleming, Jacobs, RailPros, Parsons, and WSP. Not only was Alameda CTC in attendance, but there were opportunities to network with BART, California High-Speed Rail, Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District, and the Valley Transportation Authority.
• North Region 2024 Resource Roundtable – On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Caltrans invited local businesses to attend the North Region Virtual Resource Roundtable where they could network with Resource Partner Agencies serving Northern California to gain insight about the FREE resources available for small businesses! This event included Q&A Networking utilizing Breakout Rooms where small businesses met with Resource Agencies as an opportunity to learn who they are, what organizations they represent, and what they can offer small businesses as they seek to grow.
• Doing Business with BART – On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a webinar was held to offer the best tips and tricks on how businesses can secure a contract with BART. A representative from BART’s Office of Civil Rights provided an overview of BART’s equity programs for federal and non-federal contracts, certification requirements, and insight into upcoming contracts. This was a great opportunity to learn about the different programs and resources available to businesses who want to work with BART. Attendees were able to ask further questions.
• Certification Workshops DBE/ACDBE 2- Day Series – On Wednesday, June 12, 2024 and Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Business Outreach Committee hosted a two-day series. Day 1 was a virtual meeting providing an overview of the DBE/ACDBE Program and updates, an overview on identifying NAICS Codes, as well as a review of the online certification portal and application process. Day 2 was an in-person workshop hosted in both Northern and Southern California. Attendees received technical assistance with starting an online application, how to check the status of an existing application, and will receive free DBE and small business support services from resource partners, networking with public transit and transportation agencies. Questions were answered by certifying experts in the field.
• City of Oakland Small Business Resource Fair – Tuesday, April 30, 2024, was the first ever City of Oakland Small Business Resource Fair organized by the Neighborhood Business Assistance Program. The event featured representatives from over a dozen City departments and divisions that provided information and answered questions about business license registration, planning and building permits, Special event permits and process, Oakland Police Department, free Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Assessments for businesses, Workforce Development, and more!
• Building Opportunities for Business – Friday, March 29, 2024, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (PT) Alameda County Public Works hosted a construction contracting opportunities business outreach event. The event provided an opportunity to network with other firms and key Agency representatives that presented information on upcoming work, project details, and contracting opportunities for small, local, emerging businesses and disadvantaged/minority/women contractors. A complimentary breakfast was served.
• How to Do Business with the Government – Wednesday, March 14, 2024, 10-11 a.m. (PT) Norcal APEX Accelerator hosts monthly webinars where you can learn the basics of selling your products or services to government agencies. View upcoming events here.
• 2024 Resources Fair– Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (PT) This one-of-a-kind event was designed to connect job seekers with Airport employers and provide businesses with access to information and opportunities.
• Building Opportunities for Business – Friday, January 26, 2024, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (PDT) Alameda County Public Works held its 2024 Building Opportunities for Business Breakfast series kick-off meeting targeting local businesses interested in working with ACPWA and other Alameda County construction contracting agencies.
• Caltrans District 4 Calmentor Quarterly Meeting – Thursday, January 25, 2024, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (PT) This quarterly District 4 Calmentor meeting was to share the latest in Bay Area industry transportation news, procurement opportunities, best practices and projects for large and small A&E firms.
• Sponsor Agency Reporting Workshop – Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) Alameda CTC Sponsor Agency LBCE Program Semi-Annual Report Form Training Workshop.
  • View a recording of the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/BOVjtfuHL2TtRDLy08o9k-WK7NrL22T8N8D4TXpQDyi4uMx193ayhSQ-tGGcr-Ql.oUTJxomptWDUryX0
  • Download a copy of the presentation slides here.
• How to Get Certified with the State of California Small Business Program – Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) The California High-Speed Rail Authority (HSR) Small Business Program along with the California Department of General Services hosted a “How to Get Certified with the State of CA” virtual workshop.  The workshop covered: An overview of the HSR Small Business Program, Small Business certifications accepted by HSR, Connect HSR Vendor Registry, navigating the HSR Small Business webpages, introduction to SB/DVBE/SB-PW certifications, Certification Eligibility & Benefits, Cal eProcure registration & certification, and how to find contract opportunities.
• Meet the Buyers Virtual Procurement Forum – Thursday, November 2, 2023, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (PT) A virtual forum to meet public agency procurement staff, introduce your products and services, and to discover agencies' upcoming contracting opportunities.
• Small Business Diversity and Resources Fair – Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (PT) In-Person Resources Fair in Sacramento hosted by the California High-Speed Rail Authority to encourage advancing equity in state contracting.
• Construction Inclusion Week – Supplier Diversity Mixer – Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 4-7 p.m. (PT) In-person event at The OAKSTOP-Broadway Event Hall, Oakland CA. Join general contractors, trade partners, project owners, industry organizations, and contractors from throughout the Bay Area and Northern California to network, strengthen relations, and share information about your firm, your firms experience, qualifications, and capacity.
• CMAA Meet the Primes – Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (PT) In-person event at The Overlook at the Port Workspaces, Oakland CA was created with the goal of increasing the economic vitality and participation of the region’s small/diverse business community via strategic introductions between key public agency representatives and the consultant firms that serve as primes on critical infrastructure projects for major bay area public agencies.
• 3rd Annual DBE Summit – Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (PDT) In-person event to provide information to PW-Subs, contractors, suppliers, and consultants who are eligible to become or currently certified as a DBE.
• Building Opportunities for Business Breakfast Event – Friday, August 25, 2023, 8:30-10:30 a.m. (PDT) Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities in 2023 and 2024.
• DBE/ACDBE Certification Workshop – Thursday, June 29, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (PST) In-Person workshops in both Northern and Southern California. The workshop provided hands-on assistance for certification, inform attendees about public agency opportunities and provided resources and opportunity for networking.
• DBE/ACDBE Certification Workshop – Thursday, June 22, 2023, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (PST) “Getting Started” Virtual Zoom Platform. This event provided DBE/ACDBE Program overview and benefits, online application demo and assist with identification of NAICS codes.
• LBCE Certification Workshop – Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (PT) Online/virtual workshop in Zoom to learn about Alameda CTC’s Local Business Contract Equity (LBCE) Program, LBCE certification types, how to get certified, and benefits of certification in networking, bidding, and contracting.
• Estimating and Bidding: Two Part Training – Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 10-11 a.m. and Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 10-11 a.m. for DBE/SBE Subcontractors.
• Associated General Contractors’ (AGC’s) NorCal Small Business Construction Expo (SBCX) – Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Craneway Pavilion (1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond, CA 94804). This event brought Small/Underrepresented Business (SUB) contractors together with public and government agencies, prime contractors, and specialty trades from across the state to build relationships, create opportunities, and strengthen our industry.
• Owners' Night – Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 5:30-8:00 p.m. (PST) – an industry networking event to meet with local, public and private owners
• 2023 Free Virtual Procurement Series presented by the Business Outreach Committee – Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 9-11 a.m. (PST) for Professional Services and Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12:30-2:30 p.m. (PST) for Construction
• Pre-construction Outreach Meeting for the 7th Street Grade Separation East Project (Virtual) – Monday, December 19, 2022, 1-3 p.m. (PST)
• 2022 Virtual Meet the Primes presented by the Business Outreach Committee – Thursday, August 18, 2022, 4:00-5:30 p.m. PT
• Caltrans District 4 Calmentor Program Quarterly Zoom Meeting – Thursday, January 27, 2022
• Online Meet the Buyers Event presented by the Business Outreach Committee Thursday, December 16, 2021
• Online Meet the Primes Networking Event presented by the Business Outreach Committee, Thursday, October 21, 2021
• Online DBE Workshop hosted by Caltrans District 4 Small Business Program in partnership with California's Office of Civil Rights and Norcal PTAC, Tuesday, November 10, 2020
• DBE Certification Webinar presented by the Certifying Agencies of the California Unified Certification Program, Tuesday, August 11, 2020
• DBE Certification Workshop in San Francisco presented by the Business Outreach Committee, Thursday, March 26, 2020 - Canceled
• Meet the Primes Networking Event in Oakland presented by the Business Outreach Committee, Tuesday, November 5, 2019
• Meet the Buyers Procurement Forum in San Francisco presented by the Business Outreach Committee, Friday, August 9, 2019
• DBE Certification Workshop in Oakland presented by Certifying Agencies of California Unified Certification Program, Thursday, July 25, 2019
• Business Opportunities Trade Fair with East Bay Municipal Utilities District and Chamber of Commerce, Friday, May 15, 2019
• Contracting 101 with the Port of Oakland, Wednesday, May 8, 2019
• Project Information Meeting for Freight ITS Projects, Wednesday, April 10, 2019
• Business Opportunities for Business Breakfast Event, Friday, January 25, 2019
• Business Opportunities and Networking Event, Friday, March 30, 2018