CPUC Workshops:

Thursday, May 8, 2008 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CPUC/California Water Association (CWA) Small Business Expo and Matchmaking Fair

Embassy Suites Hotel San Luis Obispo

SLO Center

333 Madonna Road

San Luis Obispo , California 93405

Free event features presentations by utilities and matchmaking opportunities by procurement specialists (one-on-one scheduled meetings). On site registration will be available. However, for those participating in the matchmaking fair, we encourage you to register in advance by e-mailing; smallbiz@cpuc.ca.gov. Please include company name, contact information and type of business

 Friday, May 30, 2008 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sub-4-Subs Vendor Fair & Small Business Opportunity Conference

Westin Horton Plaza , San Diego

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fresno Business Expo

Fresno Convention Center

Valdez Hall

700 M Street

Fresno , California 93721

This event will consist of a series of panel presentations and/workshops on various smallbusiness topics. The CPUC and utilities will be hosting a workshop on " Doing Business with Utilities and the CPUC".

For information go to: www.fresnostartup.com.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

American Indian Chamber of Commerce Business Expo

Agua Caliente Casino

Rancho Mirage, California

Friday, August 1, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fresno Second Annual Business Matchmaking and Networking Event

Fresno Convention Center

Exhibit Hall

700 M Street

Fresno , California 93721

Free event features one-on-one matchmaking and business networking opportunities.For information go to: www.fresnostartup.com

Wednesday-Saturday, September 24-27, 2008

US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 29th Annual Convention andBusiness Expo

Sacramento , CA .

Thursday, October 23 , 2008

CPUC/Comcast Small Business Expo and Matchmaking Fair

Yuba City , California

Free event features presentations by utilities and matchmaking opportunities by procurement specialists (one-on-one scheduled meetings). On site registration will be available. However, for those participating in the matchmaking fair, we encourage you to register in advance by e-mailing; smallbiz@cpuc.ca.gov. Please include company name, contact information and type of business.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Black Business Association & Utilities Procurement