BELL 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit

Less Hustle, More Flow: CRM Automation for Busy Entrepreneurs
Description:
Tired of juggling leads, follow-ups, and client communications all while trying to grow your business? In this dynamic session, Danielle Anderson, Marketing Consultant and Owner of DA Servicing, will show you how to put your CRM to work for you—so you can spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time focusing on what really matters.
Danielle will introduce user-friendly digital tools and automation strategies that help entrepreneurs simplify operations, streamline client onboarding, automate email sequences, and track sales activity—without needing a tech background.
Whether you're just starting your business or scaling your client base, this workshop will help you create efficient, repeatable systems that boost your productivity and professionalism.
You’ll learn how to:

• Choose the right CRM platform for your business needs
  
• Set up automated workflows to save time and reduce errors
  
• Build personalized customer journeys that run on autopilot
  
• Improve client retention with timely, consistent communication
  
• Use data insights to make smarter business decisions
  

Walk away with practical tools and a clear roadmap to systemize your operations and reclaim your time.

Unlock the Future of Proposal Writing at the BELL 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit!
On Day 2 — Friday, June 28th, join Deschzunell “DJ” Caitlin, an expert in procurement strategy and digital innovation, as he leads a cutting-edge session:
“Proposal Writing and AI Technology.”
UCSD Park & Market - 1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA

In today’s fast-paced contracting environment, knowing how to craft a winning proposal is essential—but knowing how to leverage AI to do it smarter and faster is a game-changer. This Project MOST session, presented by Black Tech Link and The Prep Institute, will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the proposal writing process, from opportunity analysis to content generation, compliance checks, and beyond.

What Attendees Will Learn:

• How to streamline your proposal development using AI tools
• Best practices for integrating automation without sacrificing quality
  
• Ways to use AI to stay competitive, efficient, and responsive
  
• Real-world examples of how small businesses are using AI to win bids
  
• Common pitfalls to avoid when using AI for proposal writing
  
  

Whether you're a small business or nonprofit, this session will give you the knowledge and tools to enhance your proposal process, save valuable time, and increase your chances of success in both public and private sector contracting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your business with smart proposal strategies! To register visit https://bit.ly/bellsummit2025

This program is funded by the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Service Agency (HHSA), Department of Strategy and Community Engagement.

Workshop: Simple Cybersecurity Protocols That Help Win Bids
Date: June 28 | Day 2 of the BELL 5th Annual Business & Government Contracting Summit
In today’s contracting landscape, cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s expected. Government agencies increasingly require contractors to handle sensitive information securely, and failing to demonstrate proper data protection protocols can be the difference between winning and losing a bid.
Join cybersecurity specialist Xavier Johnson for this essential session: "Simple Cybersecurity Protocols That Help Win Bids." This workshop will break down the foundational cybersecurity practices that every small business should have in place when competing for government contracts.
Attendees will learn:

• Why cybersecurity compliance is now a key factor in government procurement
  
• Basic protocols that demonstrate your business can handle sensitive data
  
• How to communicate your cybersecurity readiness in proposals
  
• Common red flags that disqualify vendors during evaluation
  
• Tools and frameworks (such as NIST and CMMC) that help small businesses align with federal requirements
  

Whether you're new to contracting or scaling into more complex bids, this session will equip you with the confidence and knowledge to build trust with government buyers and meet today’s security expectations.
Don’t miss this timely and practical discussion at the BELL Summit.