Women-Owned Business Certification: WOSB, EDWOSB and WBE
Federal WOSB certification supports a 5% federal contracting goal, and California’s Supplier Clearinghouse certifies women-owned firms for utility contracts at no cost.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Phan | Nov 1, 2026 | Certification, Government Contracting |
Federal WOSB certification supports a 5% federal contracting goal, and California’s Supplier Clearinghouse certifies women-owned firms for utility contracts at no cost.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Phan | Nov 1, 2026 | Certification, Government Contracting |
SMUD’s Supplier Education and Economic Development (SEED) program gives local small businesses up to a 5% bid advantage and access to sheltered-market contracts. Here is how to qualify.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Phan | Nov 1, 2026 | Certification, Government Contracting |
California’s small business certification gives qualifying firms a 5% bid preference on applicable state contracts. Here is who qualifies, how to apply and what it is worth.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Phan | Nov 1, 2026 | Bidding, Government Contracting |
Government agencies buy everything from janitorial services to software. Here is how a small business registers, finds bids and wins its first public contract.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Phan | Nov 1, 2026 | Local Business, Veteran-Owned |
A Sacramento brewery founded by a retired Army colonel.
Read More





Know a locally owned Sacramento-region business or an entrepreneur whose story can help others build? Tell us.
Suggest a listing