City Contracting 101: A Small Business Workshop
September 16 @ 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
City Contracting 101: A Small Business Workshop
This event is designed for small businesses interested in contracting with the City or in becoming LBE (Local Business Enterprise) or DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certified.
Event Details
City Contracting 101: Small Business Workshop
September 16, 2026 @ Southeast Community Center (1550 Evans Avenue, SF, CA 94124)
Early registration is encouraged!
Register for free at: sf.gov/smallbizworkshopsept2026
Program
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Registration and Refreshments
- 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Opening Presentation: Unlocking Opportunities: How Small Businesses Can Contract with the City
- 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM: LBE Certification Presentation
- 2:15 PM – 2:45: DBE Certification Presentation
- 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Panel Discussion
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Dedicated Support Room
- Hands-on support will be available throughout the event!
Who should attend?
This workshop is a great fit if you want to:
- Learn how to do business with the City.
- Explore the benefits of LBE (Local Business Enterprise) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification.
- Get one-on-one help with LBE and DBE certification or re-certification.
- Ask questions and receive personalized guidance on the City’s contracting process.
Event highlights
- Learn how to contract with the City through our City Contracting 101 presentation
- Overview of the LBE and DBE certification programs
- Hear directly from prime contractors during a panel discussion
- Network with City staff and fellow small businesses
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the event planning team: GovOps@sfgov.org
