Paving Your Road to Success with Caltrans

Session: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Overview

Are you a small business looking for new opportunities? Ever considered working with one of California's largest state agencies? If so, you won't want to miss this dynamic presentation!

SERIESSESSION 7 OF 10

May 8, 2024 (Wed)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Virtual Training

Join us on May 8, 2024, at noon for an indispensable guide to “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification,” the seventh enlightening presentation in our 10-part Caltrans training series. This session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the DBE program, its perks, and how you can become a certified business.

Key Takeaways:

• DBE Program Essentials: Gain an in-depth understanding of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, its structure, and purpose.
• Perks of Being Certified: Learn about the advantages that a DBE certification can offer to your business in terms of government contracting opportunities.
• California Unified Certification Program (CUCP): Familiarize yourself with the CUCP, an essential platform for your DBE certification needs.
• Who’s Eligible?: A detailed walk-through of the criteria for eligibility, ensuring your business is a fit for DBE certification.
• Application Know-How: Step-by-step guidance on how to apply for a DBE Certification, reducing the uncertainty in your application process.
• FAQs and Valuable Resources: Conclude your learning experience with answers to frequently asked questions and a curation of resources that can assist you in your certification journey.

Wrap up the session with an invaluable live Q&A session with Richard.

Don’t miss out! This training session is a must-attend for any business looking to gain a competitive edge in the Caltrans ecosystem through DBE certification.

About the Instructors

Richard Myerscough, District Small Business Liaison (DSBL) (Caltrans)

My name is Richard Myerscough and I am the District Small Business Liaison (DSBL) for Caltrans District 5. Prior to Caltrans, I started my career in the hospitality industry before pivoting to become a healthcare provider and then transitioning to working in an administrative capacity. I have more than twelve years of experience working for the State of California. I have a passion for helping people and, in my role as a DSBL, I look forward to assisting the small business community and expanding their opportunities to work with State government. When I am not working, I love exploring California’s beautiful Central Coast and spending time with my family.