AVTA and SBDC Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Outreach and Training

Come and join the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn about resources available to help you business prepare, explore, and pursue Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) procurement opportunities. The goal is to help the Small Business Community participate in the local economy where local businesses can provide their services and/or supplies to the AVTA for a contract or other procurement oppotrunity. Opportunity examples include construction, specialty contractors, manufacturing, digital signage, wholesalers, furniture, architectural services, landscaping and other services, etc.

The session will highlight the topics below:

• DBE Certification Overview
• Upcoming Procurement/Contracting Opportunities
• Best Practices - Previously Awarded Contracts
• AVTA and SBDC Resource Overview