Inland Empire Utilities Agency
2026-04-28 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Bid Date: April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT
Bid Project: RFQU-JV-26-002: Request for Qualification for the 1158 Monitoring Well Drilling Project No. EN25022.05
NAICS Code: 213111

Part 1: Procurement 101 – Understanding the Landscape & Getting Ready
2026-04-28 11:00 - 12:00
This high-impact introductory session strips away the jargon and breaks down the fundamentals of procurement. We’ll show you how to navigate the complex world of government and corporate buying, giving you the roadmap to compete alongside the big players. Whether you’re looking to work with the city, major utilities, or private corporations, your journey to becoming a preferred vendor starts here.
Your Competitive Edge:
By the end of this session, you won’t just understand the procurement landscape—you’ll have a clear readiness audit to identify exactly what your business needs to do to start winning contracts.
Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-part series. To maximize your success, we highly recommend registering for Part 2: Finding Procurement Opportunities & Positioning to Win and Part 3: Procurement Certifications, Proposals & Access to Capital to complete your roadmap to contracting.
Presenter: Cristina Espiritu (PACE Procurement Manager)
Cristina Espiritu, a distinguished professional with a dual JD/MBA degree from Penn State University, brings over two decades of experience in finance, strategic consulting, contract negotiation, procurement and business and asset valuation. She has offered her expertise to organizations ranging from startups up to publicly-traded companies, helping them develop and identify strategies to propel growth and maximize value. She has also been an entrepreneur and sold her first business in college. Since then, she has founded several companies and organizations in diverse sectors including technology, marketing, and health and wellness. She has served and held leadership roles, on the board of director positions in non-profit organizations, as well as served as a mentor for incubator programs in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
Cristina is a trained mediator, certified by the Orange Human Relations Mediation Program. She also currently serves as a Procurement Manager at PACE (Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment).

Project Partners
2026-04-24 17:00
Bid Date: April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT
Bid Project: Requesting qualifications from DBEs to participate as subconsultants in this RFP for Project Management, Inspection, and Administrative Services Master Contract for IEUA
NAICS Codes: 541330, 541690

24th Annual LABC Housing, Transportation & Jobs Summit
2026-04-24 07:00 - 15:00 | UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, 90095, United States
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As Los Angeles prepares to host the world at upcoming global sporting events, the Summit will address accelerating housing supply, finance, affordability, deploying clean transportation infrastructure, and driving inclusive economic growth through major sports and entertainment events.

Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.
2026-04-23 14:00
Bid Date: April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT *Bids should be received no later than 12:00 PM on April 22, 2026
Bid Project: THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOLLYWOOD TUNNEL NORTH PORTAL PRESSURE CONTROL STRUCTURE VALVE REPLACEMENT – SPECIFICATIONS NUMBER 2039

Unlock Your Business’s Digital Potential
2026-04-23 13:30 - 16:00 | Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena, CA, 91001, United States

Crafting Winning Proposals Webinar by LA County Department of Health Services
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:30
Join the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services for a free vendor webinar focused on navigating the solicitation process and strengthening proposal submissions for greater success. To RSVP, please email DHSVendorConnect@dhs.lacounty.gov.

Digital Marketing for Women-Owned Businesses
2026-04-23 11:00 - 13:00
This series provides a comprehensive roadmap for creating & executing a strategic marketing plan, covering audience development, digital marketing channels, & business growth strategies. It also includes practical guidance for seasonal campaigns, re-engagement efforts, & building a structured 2027 content plan & calendar.
2/26/2026 | Marketing Plan 101 – Create Your Roadmap to Success: Feeling overwhelmed by marketing options & unsure where to invest your time & money? This workshop helps you focus on strategies that actually work for your business.
3/26/2026 | Defining Your Audience – The Power of Buyer Personas: What is a Buyer Persona? Is a semi-fictional representation of your ideal customer based on market research & real data about your existing customers.
4/23/2026 | Social Media Essentials – Picking the Right Platforms for Your Business: This class covers social media basics & trends to help business owners grow their presence.
5/28/2026 | E-Mail Marketing Essentials: Email marketing delivers strong ROI, but success depends on targeted campaigns. This workshop covers techniques to help improve your email marketing results.
6/25/2026 | From Networking to New Business – LinkedIn Essentials: LinkedIn is a key B2B platform for reaching senior decision-makers, staying on top of industry trends, & connecting with high-value clients.
7/23/2026 | The Power of Connections – Leveraging Networking: The Power of Connections provides a practical guide to mastering it across industries.
8/27/2026 | Blog to Grow – Why Blogging is a Small Business Power Tool: Why blogging remains important, how it boosts traffic, SEO, & trust & how to repurpose posts for social media, email, & promotions.
9/24/2026 | Marketing Strategies to Sleigh the Holiday Season: Learn to create a streamlined holiday marketing plan that saves time, engages customers, & maximizes seasonal results.
10/29/2026 | How to Re-Engage Your Inactive Email Subscribers: Learn strategies to engage inactive email subscribers & encourage them to open, read & click your emails in
11/19/2026 | From Ideas to Execution: 2027 Marketing Content Planning + Calendar Walkthrough: Learn an easy method to plan your 2027 marketing & customize the provided content calendar for your business.

Excel Paving Company
2026-04-23
Bid Date: April 23, 2026
Bid Project: Orange Avenue Backbone Bikeway Project | City of Long Beach

RaPiD Construction, Inc.
2026-04-23
Bid Date: April 23, 2026
Bid Project: Pioneer Trail Waterline Project | South Tahoe Public Utility District
NAICS Codes: 237110, 237990

Small Business Connects by Rosemead Chamber of Commerce
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Moncha Cafe, 8547 Valley Blvd Ste B, Rosemead, CA, 91770, United States

Built to Scale: The Business Series
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00
04/08/2026 | Level Up: Becoming a Commercial Property Owner
Learn how to move from renting to owning your commercial space and leverage real estate as a powerful wealth-building tool. This workshop breaks down the process in simple steps so business owners can make confident, informed decisions.
04/15/2026 | Lender-Ready: Building Business Credit
This workshop will show you how to build a strong business credit profile so lenders see your company as funding-ready. You’ll learn the steps, tools, and habits that help you qualify for higher limits, better terms, and more opportunities to grow.
04/22/2026 | Money In, Money Out: Mastering Your Business Cash Flow
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to take control of the money moving through your business so you’re not just making sales—you’re keeping profit. We’ll simplify cash-flow concepts and give you practical tools you can start using right away.
04/29/2026 | Money In Motion: Banking Solutions That Work for Your Business
Learn how the right banking structure helps you manage income, expenses, and payments smoothly.

Small Business Legal Essentials Webinar Series
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Stay compliant, protect your business, and make informed decisions with this practical legal webinar series designed specifically for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups.
Upcoming Sessions:

March 25 | 11:00 AM Commercial Leasing – Understand commercial lease terms, negotiations, common pitfalls, and how to protect your business before signing a lease.
April 22 | 11:00 AM Contracts – Discover the key elements of strong contracts, common mistakes to avoid, and how to protect your business relationships and revenue.
May 27 | 11:00 AM Intellectual Property (IP) – Learn how to protect your brand, ideas, trademarks, copyrights, and creative assets from infringement.

*The Zoom webinar link will be sent with reminder emails before the event.
*Brought to you with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and BusinessSource Hollywood Region (operated by PACE Business Development Center).

APM Terminals
2026-04-20 23:30
Bid Date: April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT
Bid Project: Zero-Emission Electric Forklifts at the Port of Los Angeles

Windows of Opportunity, Hosted by Chase Business Banking
2026-04-17 13:00 - 14:00
This workshop is designed for business owners ready to expand into new markets by positioning their business for supplier diversity opportunities.

Caltrans Procurement & Resource Fair
2026-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Douglas F. Dollarhide Community Center, 301 N. Tamarind Ave, Compton, CA, 90220, United States
Caltrans Procurement _ Resource Fair - April 17 2026

Meet and network with Caltrans Purchasers, Agency Partners, Construction Primes and Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Primes.

Pasadena Tech Happy Hour
2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub, 119 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91105, United States
​Ready to connect with Pasadena’s diverse and innovative tech, startup, and entrepreneurship community? Meet us at Hawg Heaven BBQ at 6pm on Thursday for a casual after work mixer.
​Bring: Yourself – and business cards or a LinkedIn profile, ready to share.

Bill Gross Business Plan Competition 2026
2026-04-16 15:30 - 18:30 | Chen Neuroscience Research Building, 1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, 91125, United States
Over 70 student submissions were narrowed down to the top 10 finalists, who have just 5 minutes ⏱️ to deliver an elevator pitch that will wow a discerning panel of industry judges.
These 10 student teams are competing head-to-head for prizes from a pool of $60K: first place 🥇 will go home with $30K, second 🥈 $20K, and third 🥉 $10K! Come cheer on our brilliant students, and make sure to cast your vote to crown this year’s Fan Favorite team! 👑

Webcor's LAWA Wayfinding Enhancement Program Bid Advertisement & Pre-Proposal Meeting
2026-04-16 14:00 - 15:00
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Webcor Builders invites qualified subcontractors to attend a virtual pre-bid conference for the LAX Wayfinding Project on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.
Solicited Scopes of Work:

Demolition – South Terminals 4, 6, 7, 8, and Regional
Painting – South Terminals 4, 6, 7, 8, and Regional

Next-Level Marketing in Action by Harmony 3 Productions
2026-04-16 13:00 - 14:00
This series dives into advanced strategies with email + social integration, video conference, LinkedIn tactics, content repurposing, and Canva + ChatGPT workflows.
Thu, Mar 19, 2026 Email + Social: Better Together
Thu, Apr 2, 2026 Video That Sells: Simple Ways to Shine On Camera
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 LinkedIn Strategies That Get Results
Thu, May 14, 2026 Repurpose Like a Pro: Get More from Your Content
Thu, Jun 11, 2026 Canva + ChatGPT: Create More Content in Less Time

EXCEL PAVING COMPANY
2026-04-16 10:00
Bid Date: April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT
Bid Project: Lone Hill Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project (From Route 66 to San Dimas Wash) | City of Glendora

Deep Tech Crawl
2026-04-15 16:30 - 19:30 | Pasadena Bio Collaborative Incubator, 2265 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91107, United States
​Tour two of Pasadena’s leading innovation incubators during this two-stop event.
​Start at the Pasadena Bio Collaborative Incubator as they celebrate their 100th incubated company and honor former president Bud Bishop, while learning how the organization supports emerging biotech companies.
​Then head to Scaled Science Partners to hear about their innovative companies, including their work accelerating ocean-based carbon capture.

Prequalification Webinar: Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion Project
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join this upcoming webinar focused on the Prequalification process with PCL and Webcor (PWJV).
Any trade partner seeking to hold a contract directly with PWJV must be prequalified with both PCL and Webcor. This session will walk through the prequalification process and provide
guidance on how firms can successfully complete the requirements.
During this webinar, they will cover:

The PWJV prequalification process
What does it mean to prequalify
Required documentation and information
Prequalification considerations for small and diverse firms
Project-specific prequalification requirements
What requirements apply (and may not apply) to your firm
Our internal review process
Live Q&A to address your questions

Bet Tzedek Webinar Series: The Small Business Compliance & Legal Foundation Series
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00
Launching a small business involves navigating complex legal and financial landscapes. This series provides essential, practical overviews on California tax regulations, entity choice, contracts, employment law, and intellectual property to help small business owners start and run their operations successfully and compliantly.

SoCal Procurement Alliance's Supplier Outreach Event
2026-04-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
5th Annual Supplier Outreach Event

Mott MacDonald
2026-04-14 15:00
Bid Date: April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT **Quotes would need to be received by April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT
Bid Project: Project Management, Inspection, and Administrative Services Master Contract | Inland Empire Utilities Agency RFP #VC–26-001
NAICS Codes: 541330, 237110, 541611

TKE ENGINEERING, INC.
2026-04-14 15:00
Bid Date: April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT
Bid Project: Project Management, Inspection, and Administrative Services Master Contract
NAICS Codes:

Risk Management: NAICS Code 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Permitting Coordination: NAICS Code 541330 Engineering Services

Arcadis, Inc.
2026-04-14 15:00
Bid Date: April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT *Respond no later than Friday, April 3, 2026.
Bid Project: Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA): Project Management, Inspection, and Administrative Services Master Contract Project No. RFP-VC-26-001

Butier Engineering, Inc.
2026-04-14 15:00
Bid Date: April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT
Bid Project: RFP-VC-26-001: Inland Empire Utilities Agency Request for Proposals to Provide Project Management, Inspection, and Administrative Services
NAICS Codes:

541330 Engineering services
541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541618 Other Management Consulting Services
561110 Office Administrative Services

Point of Contact:
Andrea Stilley
714-832-7222
astilley@butier.com
