RCCD Invites Community to Free Business Development Event on October 24

10/16/2024

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) encourages business owners and entrepreneurs to attend a free business development event on Thursday, October 24, from 9 am to 4 pm. This full-day event is designed to help attendees better understand the business landscape, network with buyers, and explore new opportunities in government contracting.

Event Highlights

Keynote Speaker
Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Panel
Meet the Buyers Panel
APEX Accelerator Panel
Cal eProcure Workshop

Attendees will receive personalized reviews of their certification profiles, network with experienced suppliers, and exchange ideas with industry experts. The event will also highlight new opportunities in government contracting, providing a valuable platform for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

APEX Accelerator Panel

Valorie Piper, Director of the IE APEX Accelerator, will moderate this session. Panelists include:

Karla V. Gonzalez – Assistant Director, IE SBDC
Suzie Myers – Procurement Specialist, IE APEX Accelerator
Eric Oley – Interim Director and Program Lead, LA Regional VBOC
Alex Salas – Business Development Specialist, SBA
Diane Lydon – Business Outreach Manager, DGS
Keith Gemmell – Business & Workforce Development Manager, City of Moreno Valley

The event, hosted by the Southwest Veterans' Business Resource Center (SWVBRC), aims to build meaningful connections, foster relationships, and provide insight into the small business world. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to succeed in government and private sector business opportunities.