BELL 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit

Friday, June 27 – Don’t Miss the “Drilling Into Utilities” Panel at the BELL 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit!
Get ready for one of the most informative and actionable sessions of the summit:
“Drilling Into Utilities: Pathways to Contracting & Supplier Diversity.”
This power-packed panel brings together procurement experts and decision-makers from leading utility organizations, including San Diego Gas & Electric, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), San Diego Community Power, and Clean Power Alliance.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how small and diverse businesses can successfully navigate the utility contracting space, including:
🔌 How to get certified and why it matters
💼 What utilities are really looking for in vendors and subcontractors
📑 How to meet compliance and documentation requirements
🌐 Where to find current and upcoming opportunities
🤝 The real-world impact of supplier diversity initiatives

Whether you’re just beginning your journey into utility contracting or looking to expand your footprint in the energy sector, this session will give you the tools, contacts, and knowledge to take the next step.
Make connections that matter. Learn strategies that work. Start drilling into opportunity.

This project is funded in whole or in part with City of San Diego Funds. This program is also funded in part through a Grant with the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.